Nga Son Thanh Hoa tourist destinations such as: Tu Thuc cave, Mai An Tiem temple, Ba Dinh relic site,… are all places with beautiful landscapes, associated with historical events and traditions. mysterious theory. One of the places worth visiting when you return to Thanh Hoa.
1. Mai An Tiem Temple
Surely few people know, Nga Son is the place associated with the legend of watermelon as well as the story of Mai An Tiem on a deserted island. Legend has it that in the 1st year of Duy Tan, Ngoai village of Nga Son district was ordained by the king as a place to worship Mai Yen, also known as Mai An Tiem. This temple is now a Provincial Monument and is frequently visited by people.
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The structure of this temple has a traditional style of our country. The Dinh-shaped structure has a four-pillar gate, 5 front worship rooms and 4 back palace rooms behind. Every year from the 12th – 15th day of the third lunar month, people as well as tourists from all over come here to participate in the Mai An Tiem watermelon festival. An opportunity to express gratitude and remember him – the person who contributed to the creation of this land.
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2. Modal Verbs
In the past, this was originally called Bich Dao cave, but later it was associated with the touching story of Tu Thuc meeting a fairy, so people called it Tu Thuc cave . The beauty here must be said to be no less than anywhere else, inside you will find it very tall and spacious with many areas such as: study room, stone slab like bathtub or fairy chess board, etc. .. On the ceiling there are many stone slabs and sparkling stalactites with unique shapes.
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3. Than Phu seaport
This area is located between the boundary of two Yen Lam communes, Yen Mo district, Ninh Binh and Nga Dien commune, Nga Son district, Thanh Hoa. This Nga Son tourist destination was once an old seaport associated with many mysterious legends as well as our nation’s wars against foreign invaders.
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Typically, the battle against the veteran general Ma Vien in 40 AD and the incident in which the constable Ngo Nhat Khanh was sunk by a storm at Than Phu gate when going out to attack the Dinh dynasty in Hoa Lu. This area today is located about 10km away from the mainland. A place where you can not only learn about history but also admire the peaceful beauty of this peaceful land.
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4. Tien Pagoda
The pagoda is located on an 8-hectare plot of land in Nga An commune, where there is a very poetic and charming landscape of mountains and water. In front is a dry sand field and behind is Nha Ba mountain and both sides are surrounded by Dong Vu lake. Thanh Hoa travel experience , in the temple, in addition to relics left over from the Feudal period, you can also see stone steles and bronze bells weighing 30kg.
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On the way to the pagoda, don’t forget to climb to the top of Nha Ba mountain to see firsthand the very large fairy chess board made of natural stone. From here, looking far away can cover the entire scene of villages, pagodas, lakes,… immense. Every year, at the pagoda festival in the third lunar month, people often come to sightsee, worship and enjoy the peaceful and fresh air.
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5. Ba Dinh War Relics Area
Ranked as a National Historical Site in 1992, this is one of the famous Nga Son tourist destinations that everyone should visit once. Going northwest, about 4km from the town center, you will reach this war zone. In the past, it was a citadel located in a flooded muddy area, especially during the rainy season, completely separate from other villages. It was the place where the uprising took place at the end of the 19th century in response to the Can Vuong movement.
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Three villages: Mau Thinh, Thuong Tho, My Khe ; Each village has a communal house, moreover, from this village communal house you can see the communal houses of the other two villages. Visit this place to understand more about the heroic history and foster the spirit of national love. Ba Dinh Festival takes place on November 26 every year and is attended by people everywhere, with many majestic events that attract you to come and participate.
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6. Van Loi Pagoda
Van Loi Pagoda or Van Hoan Pagoda is located halfway up Van Nham mountain. This Thanh Hoa tourist destination is not only a beautiful landscape but also very sacred. On the roof of Van Loi Pagoda is a high cave, inside there are stalactites hanging down like curtains, making the scene more magical. The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara Buddha statue is placed in front of the pagoda.
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Looking to the side on the cliff, you will see a full-body portrait of lead monk Thich Tu Di Nguyen Phuc Cong with bright and soulful colors that will surprise everyone who sees it. On the occasions of the Full Moon, the 1st or Tet holidays, the people of Van Hoan village organize festivals where people from everywhere gather in large numbers to respectfully pray for good things for themselves.
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7. Temple to worship female general Le Thi Hoa
Ms. Le Thi Hoa is from Nghia Hung, Ninh Binh province today. Out of resentment that her husband, To Dinh, was captured and killed by the enemy, she went to the Yen Noi area of present-day Nga Thien commune to fight off the enemy to take revenge on her husband. Not only did she expel the invaders, she also reclaimed this land, so when she passed away, her people built a temple to commemorate that great contribution. Visit this Nga Son tourist destination to learn more about her arduous life and pray for peace.
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8. Divine word mountain
Thach Bi Mountain in the past had a rocky outcrop jutting out into the river where boats often traveled. On the cliff was engraved the word “Spirit” in a very large, bright red lipstick, looking solid and majestic, carved into the cliff like a letter. France. Legend has it that King Le Thanh Tong engraved this word there.
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9. Han Son Pagoda
Han Son Pagoda or Khong Lo Pagoda, was built in 1797 right at Than Phu beach in Nga Dien commune, Nga Son district, Thanh Hoa . The temple mainly worships Buddha, besides it also worships Hung Dao king Tran Quoc Tuan, Zen master Nguyen Minh Khong, Holy Mother, village tutelary god,… Coming here you will be immersed in a pure space full of ancient.
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Stepping into Han Son Pagoda, the first impression is the majestic Tam Quan gate. The pagoda was built according to the structure of Dinh script with 3 compartments, the following areas are: the Mausoleum house worshiping the Holy Mother, the house worshiping Hung Dao Dai Vuong, and the mountain cave behind the pagoda worshiping Zen Master Nguyen Minh Khong. The pagoda still retains many artifacts and ancient stone stele, ancient vases, altar swords,… of great value.
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10. Bach A Cave
This cave has great value in all aspects such as culture, history, art and tourism. Inside the cave is a place to worship Buddha, where people come to practice cultural and religious activities and admire the amazing landscape. Currently, there are still many antiques preserved here with unique sculpture styles of many periods such as: stone dragon statues, statues of mandarins, ancient Buddha statues,… or rare poetic works to admire. over many lifetimes.
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Nga Son Thanh Hoa tourist destinations have great values and are places to introduce tourists to understand more about the history and culture of this place. Explore this legendary land with many impressive colors to have more memorable experiences when coming to Thanh Hoa.