Tam Coc-Bich Dong

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Tam Coc-Bich Dong scenic area, about 120 kilometers south of Hanoi City, is part of the Hoa Lu limestone group in Ninh Binh Province. For hundreds of years, the natural beauty has been preserved here and has fascinated domestic and foreign tourists.

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Tam Coc Scenic Area consists of Tam Coc and Bac Dong scenic spots, located in Van Lam Village, Ninh Hai Township, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province. This is a national key tourist area. Tam Coc is known as the "Halong Bay on land" for its cave system and rocky mountains on the water. In particular, it also preserves many historical relics related to the Tran Dynasty. Departing from Sangu Ferry, small bamboo boats carry tourists along the winding Wujiang River, passing through towering peaks and into caves.

Sister Du Thi Nu, the owner of the cruise boat, explained while slowly rowing the boat: "According to the Chinese explanation, three is the 'three' of one, two and three, and the valley is the 'dong', so it is called 'three valleys'. The locals also call it three caves. Among them Including the long hole, the second hole and the third hole, it takes more than two hours to complete the round trip.”

The scenery of the four seasons in Tam Coc is completely different, and each season has its own charm. In spring, the green rice fields on both sides of the Wujiang River turn yellow in the fourth month of the lunar calendar. In summer, the fragrance of lotus flowers floats in the air. When traveling on the Wujiang River, tourists can also listen to local people telling the history and the origin of the names of each peak, such as Golden Turtle Peak, Xianlong Peak, etc. Sitting on the boat, tourists can not only view the various peaks, but also have the opportunity to see underwater aquatic plants. Through the clear river water, the corals at the bottom of the river can be seen clearly. But what tourists find most interesting is the cave.

Tour guide Ruan Xuanyuan said: "The first cave is called the Long Cave, which is 127 meters long and 20 meters wide. As soon as you enter the cave entrance, you can see many stalactites, some like clouds floating in the sky, and some dripping water day and night. , named "Breastfeeding." What's special is that it's dark when you look in from the entrance of the cave, but when you drive into the cave, the sun is bright and you can see the road. "

The special thing about Sangu is that all three caves have springs flowing through them. Each cave leads to a flooded valley, where green mountains and trees are reflected in the clear river. The second hole is about a ten-minute boat ride from the long hole. The most special thing about the cave system in Sangu is that it gets narrower as you go inside. The second cave is sixty meters long, and the roof is mainly flat rock. The second hole is about a hundred meters away from the third hole. The third hole is also the shortest, with a total length of only fifty meters.

Along the way to visit Tam Valley, there are strange peaks and rocks standing everywhere. The geological traces at the foot of the mountain and the traces of the sea tens of millions of years ago add to its charm. The foot of the mountain is covered with traces of bows and straight lines. Tens of millions of years ago, there was a vast sea here. The waves crashed on the shore and eroded the mountains, forming the masterpieces of nature we see today.

After two hours of walking and stopping, the cruise ship will return the tourists to Tam Coc Ferry where they started. It's only two kilometers by boat from here to Bik Cave, which is known as the "No. 1 Cave in the South." Bich Dong Temple was built in 1428 during the Le Taizu dynasty and is regarded as the most famous scenic spot in Ninh Binh Province. A small stone bridge across the lotus pond transports visitors to the quiet temple.

Tour guide Nguyen Xuan Yuan said: "Bac Dong Temple is composed of three temples built on the mountainside, which are called the lower temple, the middle temple and the upper temple. In 1740, Emperor Le Canh Xing named the temple after "White Ngoc Thanh Cave", which means that when the mountains are exhausted, the water is exhausted. There is a stone temple that looks like beautiful jade. "Bac Cave" means "Blue Cave" and was named by Prime Minister Nguyen Yan, the father of the great Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du."

After burning incense and worshiping Buddha at Bidong Temple, tourists have to climb 21 stone steps to reach the black cave. There are stalactites of different shapes in the black hole, such as immortals, fairy aunts, fairy boys, flying dragons, golden turtles, crouching elephants and crouching tigers. To reach the temple, tourists have to climb forty stone steps. This is the temple located at the highest point, next to Bidong Peak, and worships Guanyin Bodhisattva.

The courtyard of the upper temple is an ideal place to view the surrounding scenery of Bidong. Looking from a distance, there is a winding river flowing among the mountains, forming a sentimental picture of mountains and rivers.

Many foreign tourists marvel at the beautiful scenery here. Swiss tourist Binot said: "This is my first time to visit here. I think this is a land rich in traditional culture and history. Tam Coc-Bik Dong is blessed by heaven and earth, with harmonious residents and beautiful scenery. I want to stay here and enjoy it." Two or three days into the adventure. I was impressed by the boat owner’s smile and the fact that they could row with their feet, which is something you don’t encounter all the time.”

In the vastness of Tam Coc Bik Cave, human beings seem to have become insignificant. Every visitor here seems to be in nature, breathing the cool air and relaxing their whole body and mind. In addition to being a scenic spot, Tam Coc-Bich Dong is also a spiritual resort in Ninh Binh Province. (over)