Primorye is famous for its untouched and almost wild nature, immense terrain. A huge number of amazing rivers flow here - Amgu, Arsenyevka, Kievka, Samarga, Tigrovaya, Ussuri and others. One of them, not inferior to others in its beauty and wealth, is Armu. it a river with many wonderful places to relax in the wild, fishing and traveling.
Armu River
Armu is a large tributary of Bolshoi Ussurka about two hundred kilometers long. The main part of its basin is located on the territory of the Krasnoarmeysky district in the Primorsky Territory. Two hundred and eighty tributaries flow into Armagh, the total length of which is more than five hundred kilometers. The main ones are Abundant, Valinka, Nettle, Lyutinka and Mikula.
The river has a rather winding valley, which in the lower reaches expands to eighty meters and deepens to three, while the flow rate is up to ten kilometers per hour. In winter, Armu is solid ice that appears in November and melts only at the end of spring.
Vast territories adjacent to the river are filled with magnificent nature. Queen Taiga here is rich in cedar, birch, fir, larch. Among the largest animals there are such as roe deer, wild boar, red deer, tiger and bear. Among the birds that inhabit the local open spaces, there are even those included in the Red Book.
Fishing on the river
The Armu River is the pearl of the Sikhote Alin. Not only its shores are full of diverse animals, but also the waters carry many species of fish. This is grayling, and taimen, and lenok, trout and others. Due to the desertedness and the almost uninhabited nature of these places, fishing becomes even more unforgettable and is famous even among the most demanding fishermen. Moreover, you can fish here all year. Every year, fishing competitions are held on the river, which have already become traditional.
Armu is a typical mountain river with cliffs and lots of holes. However, the local population has long known how to choose the right site for the rafting with the most saturated fish. Inveterate fishermen are not afraid of either the weather or other vagaries of the elements. But getting to the river is not so easy. Due to heavy rains, the dirt road erodes and becomes impassable. However, for real fishermen this is not a barrier.
Traveling around Armu
Armu Valley has a sufficient number of attractions given by nature. This is the mysterious rocks of the tract "Mudatsen", and the rock-stone "Orochensky God", which was used by the natives during the religious rites. Also in the river there is a Nanjing threshold waterfall.
Armu is a very popular rivulet for tourists, since among the splendor of the wild nature it is possible to arrange a wonderful rafting on kayaks. Therefore, in this area there are many fans of extreme sports. The flow of the river is quite calm, which is why such an activity in the right place is safe.
In addition to traveling through a pond, you can also climb and walk along rocky ledges and rocky screes, while admiring the magnificent view of Armu Valley from a great height.
Udege History
Since ancient times, the territory along the river belonged to the Udege tribes. Their worldview was in full contact with the surrounding wildlife. In people living in the area where the Armu River is located, belief is closely related to the veneration of animals such as tiger, ermine, and bear. They played the role of totems for local residents. It should be noted that these customs have been preserved among the Udege people today.
The folklore of the tribe has always been based on historical events, tribal traditions, shamanistic myths and legends, as well as diverse stories about mountains, lakes, rivers and other natural attractions.
You can feel and study the culture of the local population of Udege, admire the magnificent scenery even now, while traveling along the Armu River, as well as visiting the Udege Legend National Park.