Vietnamese beauty at Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda in Cao Bang

Vietnamese beauty at Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda in Cao Bang

Famous for its historical relics, Cao Bang is also a destination for Buddhists. When spiritual tourism is a part of life, Ban Gioc Truc Lam Pagoda is a place to welcome tourists to pray and admire the unique and interesting architecture.

Overview of Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda

Located on Phia Nham mountain, Dam Thuy commune, with an area of ​​3ha located 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall, this is the first temple on the frontier land in the North of the Country.

The temple started construction on June 15, 2013. After more than a year, on December 15, 2014, it was officially inaugurated and put into use.

The presence of Truc Lam Ban Gioc Buddhist Temple has contributed to improving people's lives. Somewhat makes their lives peaceful, friendly in the border area. At the same time, the temple was built to make Cao Bang tourism more developed.

The unique architecture of Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda

The pagoda was built according to traditional Vietnamese pagoda architecture. Not as tall and magnificent as the neighboring countries. The Truc Lam Ban Gioc Buddhist Temple is built based on the characteristics and closest of Vietnamese people.

The temple is built according to the structure of ironwood, traditional red tile. The sentences in the temple are written in Vietnamese. Especially, the corridors and stairs are made of stone transferred from Ninh Binh.

The pagoda is designed according to the following categories: Tam quan, bell tower, the statue of Quan The Am Bodhisattva, Tam Bao and Toi…. And in particular, the temple also has the temple of hero Nung Tri Cao - who has military and diplomatic skills, and has great merits in preserving and protecting the northern border area. The highlight of the temple is the Great Blue Bell Bell Tower, made of copper, weighing up to 1.5 tons.

The beauty of Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda

Standing from the far side, you will see the temple standing firmly, reaching up in the windy blue sky. Hidden between the high mountains is a temple illuminating the aura, stopping the eyes of tourists.
The road to the temple is peaceful and cool. On both sides of the road are large trees that shade you. In addition, the road to the temple is different horizontal vertical boards, lasting Buddhist flags. You will feel the lightness and calmness.

On the way to Tam Bao, you will encounter a large store. Everyone for this is a dragon mouth sucking a shining jewel facing the Silver Falls direction. Next you will encounter a statue of Quan Am Quan, which is solemnly located in front of Tam Dao house. The statue is a great masterpiece, carefully selected. With meticulous details, exuding all the self-compassion, the inherent joy of the Buddha's Avalokiteshvara.

Stop at the temple, you will see the whole beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Top 10 must-see places in Cao Bang

Top 10 must-see places in Cao Bang

Cao Bang - which brings historical relics to domestic and foreign tourists. It is a destination for those who want to discover the ancient features and show their respect. In addition, Cao Bang is an interesting experience for nature lovers, for who like discovering caves and the fresh and cool of rivers and streams.

If you choose Cao Bang as your next stop on your journey, don't miss these highlights.

1. The Pac Bo historical site

Pac Bo is located in Truong Ha commune - Ha Quang district, located close to the Vietnam-China border, more than 50km from Tp.Cao Bang. After returning to the country after 30 to find a way to save the country, Uncle Ho chose Pac Bo as his place of operation. During Uncle Ho's life and working period, he created a large historical site with many prominent historical places.

Lenin Spring

The Lenin Spring is not a place of great interest for young people because it has a long history of revolutionary history. Without the adventurous experience, the stream carries a very unique green color.

Following the stream, you will find other historical monuments such as Nam stream, Bo Gam cave, etc. All these landscapes have created a vivid picture where the harmony of rivers, caves and tree.

Noisy, bustling with the inherent peace has held many visitors. They always feel light, comfortable, no longer busy and happy.


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Coc Bo Cave

 
Coc Bo Cave is located on the slopes of Marx's mountains. This is where Uncle Ho lived and worked. In the cave there is a leftover bed. It was an old board, had many marks. He was resting and working on that bed.

Deep inside is a statue of Stalactites. This name was placed by Uncle Ho and is still forever circulated until now.

Mountain Marx

This name was born by Uncle Ho based on the name of a great thinker of Marx. The name of the mountain is hung in front of the mountain's cave entrance.

Milestone 108

This landmark is one of 314 old Vietnam-China border landmarks. Built with monolithic stone, about 70cm tall. Today, the numbered milestone is the milestone 675.

Khuoi Nam Shack

Located about a kilometer from Pac Bo cave. The way up to the shack around the mountain, along the foot of the mountain, the higher the slope, the higher the road. This is the place where Uncle Ho stays the longest. Because this place has a favorable terrain, located right at the forest door, well shielded. Sheds are built in stilt houses often found in ethnic minority areas.

2. Ban Gioc Waterfall

Located in Dam Thuy commune - Trung Khanh district - Cao Bang. This is the most spectacular and beautiful waterfall of Vietnam. From a height of 30m, large blocks of water poured down over the limestone steps and landed on a wide river surface. The noise of the water has reached the ears of tourists who are standing far away.

Ban Gioc Waterfall kept pouring down non-stop, pouring down flat stones to bounce off a huge amount of white foam, erasing an entire area. The two sides of the bank are green grass that adorn the beauty of the painting painted in green grass and trees, with the white color of the waterfall.

3. Ho Thang Hen Lake

 
Located in Quoc Toan commune, Tra Linh district. At thousands of meters above sea level, Thang Hen Lake is one of 36 beautiful lakes located in the mountain of our country. The shape of the Lake is a very special diamond, 300m wide and over 1000m long.

The special feature of Thang Hen Lake is that it has two waves of rising and falling tide. In the flood season when other lakes are red, the place is still green. In dry season, the water in the lake is about 10m deep. Because the water source always has a green color, many tourists come to discover and mix with the cool water.

4. Nguom Ngao cave

 
Discovered by a resident in 1921. This is a large cave formed from the long weathering of limestone. The length of Nguom Ngao cave is up to 2144m, consisting of 3 main gates: cool Nguom Lom estuary all year round, hidden under stone blocks at the foot of the mountain; Ngom Ngao door is a few hundred steps away from the mountain and Ban Thuon door is behind the mountain.

Stalactites grow from the bottom up, from above and down, big and small stalactites. All intertwined to create a magical and beautiful maze.

5. Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda

 
Located 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall, the pagoda was built nicely on Phia Nhe mountain, Dam Thuy commune.

The temple is built in a pure Vietnamese architecture, including many categories. Main items such as Gate gate, bell tower, empty floor, stone stone and three jewels, Patriarchal church, Model church, temple of national heroes ... This is a spiritual place that attracts many followers. Buddhism and even tourists like to explore ancient architecture.

6. Ma Phuc passing

The Pass in Quoc Toan commune - Tra Linh district, 22 km from Cao Bang is the boundary of Hoa An and Tra Linh districts. Pass codes of Easter code are about 620m high, want to go to the top of the pass, you have to pass seven steep ramps. Pass road is not too wide but not too dangerous, so you can rest assured and conquer this famous pass.

There are many novels about the name Ma Phuc. But people still talk about the story of two limestone blocks lying on either side of the highway, standing on each other like two prostrated horses.

7. Phuc Sen forging village

 
The forging village is located in Phuc Sen commune, Quang Uyen district, Cao Bang province. This is a traditional trade village that has existed for a long time. Is one of the unique craft villages in Cao Bang. How many people gathered, hammering together to beat the iron rhythmically. This village was established, contributing to improving the lives of people in Phuc Sen commune.

8. Monuments won the Border campaign 1950

The place associated with the victory of the border campaign 1950 is the Dong Khe relic. In this relic area there are many items such as cemeteries, beer houses to commemorate heroes who have fought hard and relocated Dong Khe station. Especially, Dong Khe Fort relic site is a place to mark the tenacious and brave struggle of our people.

9. Relics of the heroic martyr Kim Dong's tomb

The relic was built on the homeland of hero Kim Dong, Truong Ha commune, Ha Quang district. This relic was built to express gratitude to the small but extremely agile hero, who had many merits in protecting revolutionary cadres during the anti-French colonial period.

10. Phia Den - Phia Oắc

Phia Den Nature Reserve - Phia Oac is a large nature reserve covering an area of ​​10,245.6 ha, located in 5 communes of Nguyen Binh district. There are more than 125 plant families, 289 plant genera and over 352 different plant species.

The climate here is very cool similar to Sapa or Tam Dao. With many caves and rich vegetation will be the ideal tourist destination to explore and relax the spirit.