Covered with the wild beauty bestowed by nature, Khe Xay waterfall in Quang Tri province is an attractive destination that many tourists want to explore every time they visit the southern mountainous region of the province. Coming here, visitors will be satisfied with the beautiful waterfall; learn more about the unique cultural features of the Bru-Van Kieu people...


For those who love nature and the culture of the Van Kieu and Pa Ko ethnic groups, Khe Xay is an ideal destination. From Dong Ha ward to Lia commune, visitors have about 90 minutes to travel on Highway 9, passing the national historical site of Lang Vay base, across the intersection of Tan Long market (Lao Bao commune), then turn left, from here to the center of Thuan 5 village is about 6km, then visitors continue to travel by motorbike or walk about 1km along the small road around the lush cassava hills, admire the stilt houses nestled on the mountainside, see the joyful working atmosphere of the people here...

It is not difficult to find Khe Xay, because from afar the waterfall echoes the sound of water flowing down from above, creating white foam like a song of the mountains and forests inviting visitors. The waterfall is very airy, peaceful, and has beautiful terrain. The height of the waterfall is about 300m, divided into 3 levels, the middle and lower levels both contain clear, cool lakes.

The waterfall is as beautiful as a painting. When standing at the top of the waterfall, you can see a panoramic view of the primeval forest and the long stream flowing from the waterfall. Visitors will be delighted to be immersed in the majestic mountains and forests, with the gentle scent of wildflowers along the waterfall, the chirping of birds, and occasionally encounter monkeys perched and jumping on high tree branches.

Not only monkeys and many rare birds live in Khe Xay, local people often see herds of deer coming down from the high mountains to drink water and rest at the waterfall. After being informed and encouraged, people have pledged not to cut down forests, hunt or chase wild animals, but to join hands to protect them.

After sightseeing and immersing yourself in the cool, clear, and gentle water, visitors can stay overnight in the commune to learn about the local culture. The Van Kieu and Pa Ko people here are very hospitable and willing to introduce the traditional beauty of their people.

Currently, Lia commune has favorable factors for developing community tourism, being favored by nature in terms of climate, soil as well as beautiful landscapes; the cultural identity of the Van Kieu and Pa Ko ethnic groups is diverse and unique such as gong festivals, new rice offerings, and the custom of going sim of the Van Kieu people; traditional musical instruments, folk songs...

Realizing that Khe Xay waterfall has great potential for tourism development, recently, Lia commune authorities have directed specialized agencies to research and develop a plan to develop the waterfall as a community tourism destination; together with the people, focus on exploiting and preparing conditions to serve tourists such as: Building bamboo bridges and small camps for visitors to easily access the waterfall, check-in, rest; promoting propaganda to attract tourists...

Thanks to that, in the summer and on holidays, the number of people coming to play and experience at the waterfall is larger, on average Khe Xay welcomes about 500 visitors per day. This is a good sign, helping the commune continue to promote to attract tourists and develop local tourism.

In the orientation of community tourism development in the period of 2025-2030 in the locality in general, Khe Xay waterfall in particular, Lia commune focuses on innovation and propaganda for community tourism development. Building specific tourism products, suitable to the actual conditions in the locality, focusing on developing cultural-historical tourism products, community-craft village tourism products. Surveying and building specific tourism models and products, associated with the potentials, natural advantages, as well as the unique and distinctive features of the culture and people of the commune.

In the immediate future, the commune will focus on building and developing community tourism at Khe Xay waterfall, helping people increase their income, create jobs for many households living in the area and promote the economic development of the commune. When tourism is formed, the commune will build a weekly market, which is also an opportunity for people in the area as well as neighboring villages of Laos to come and exchange and trade goods.

In order for tourism in Lia to develop smoothly, the commune requests that the authorities consider and approve the planning of tourist attractions in the commune. Guide the review and assessment of areas with potential for tourism development to include in the planning, and at the same time support investment and construction of infrastructure to serve tourism development; strengthen the direction of the restoration and embellishment of relics to serve tourism development; support the organization of festival restoration programs to preserve the cultural identity of ethnic groups, and at the same time link the task of tourism development.

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