In Pictures: Admiring sunrise at Ba Dong Beach

At dawn, Ba Dong Beach in Duyen Hai Town, Tra Vinh Province awakens like a vivid painting, blending majestic nature with the simple rhythms of human life.
The wind farm at Ba Dong Sea.
The wind farm at Ba Dong Sea.
Ba Dong Beach is a famous scenic spot and tourist area located in Truong Long Hoa Commune, Duyen Hai Town, Tra Vinh Province.

Ba Dong Beach is a famous scenic spot and tourist area located in Truong Long Hoa Commune, Duyen Hai Town, Tra Vinh Province.

This area lies between two estuaries, Cung Hau of the Tien River and Dinh An of the Hau River), facing directly out to the vast East Sea/South China Sea. This unique location has created a rich and diverse marine ecosystem and a breathtaking landscape rarely found elsewhere.

This area lies between two estuaries, Cung Hau of the Tien River and Dinh An of the Hau River), facing directly out to the vast East Sea/South China Sea. This unique location has created a rich and diverse marine ecosystem and a breathtaking landscape rarely found elsewhere.

The highlight of Ba Dong Beach today is wind turbine towers rising boldly in the open sea.

The highlight of Ba Dong Beach today is wind turbine towers rising boldly in the open sea.

The image of these gigantic wind power structures symbolises the harmony between humans and nature.
The image of these gigantic wind power structures symbolises the harmony between humans and nature.
Dawn is the time when the fishing villagers begin a new day.

Dawn is the time when the fishing villagers begin a new day.

Boats set out to sea early in the morning, creating a picturesque scene.

Boats set out to sea early in the morning, creating a picturesque scene.

The boats return with fresh seafood catches, bringing much joy for fishermen and their families.

The boats return with fresh seafood catches, bringing much joy for fishermen and their families.

Besides offshore fishing, coastal fishermen at Ba Dong also earn income from net dragging. The nets are weighted with lead at the bottom, equipped with floats, and measure about 70–100 meters long.

Besides offshore fishing, coastal fishermen at Ba Dong also earn income from net dragging. The nets are weighted with lead at the bottom, equipped with floats, and measure about 70–100 meters long.

A single net drag near the shore lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. Although it does not bring in as many fish as the longer offshore trips, this remains a valuable source of income for those who cannot afford large boats, contributing to their persistent livelihood by the sea.

A single net drag near the shore lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. Although it does not bring in as many fish as the longer offshore trips, this remains a valuable source of income for those who cannot afford large boats, contributing to their persistent livelihood by the sea.

Tourists enjoy the moment of dawn at Ba Dong Beach

Tourists enjoy the moment of dawn at Ba Dong Beach

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