Water wheel – feature of mountainous hamlet

Coming to Na Khuong hamlet, in Ban Bo commune, Tam Duong district of the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, visitors are impressed by 25 giant water wheels used for irrigational purposes.

For ethnic residents in the northern mountainous region, these water wheels are a tool helping them bring water from rivers and streams to irrigate terrace fields. (Source: VNA)

Visiting Na Khuong hamlet’s water wheels, tourists can learn about customs linking with Nam Mu river of local Thai ethnics. (Source: VNA)

Children in Na Khuong hamlet use raft to travel on Nam Mu river. (Source: VNA)

A bamboo bridge built across Nam Mu river (Source: VNA)

Na Khuong water wheel is a new attraction in community-based tourism of the northern mountainous region in 2017. (Source: VNA)

These water wheels not only embellish the mountainous hamlet, but also manifest the creativity of local residents. (Source: VNA)

Tourists are offered a chance to go fishing and enjoy grilled fish right on the bank of Nam Mu river. (Source: VNA)

At present, there are 20 out of 64 households in Na Khuong hamlet involved in tourist services on Nam Mu river’s bank. Each household can earn 500,000-600,000 VND (22-24 USD) from hiring costumes and cooking everyday. (Source: VNA)

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