Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is a famous pagoda located halfway up the mountain, near Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang. This sacred pagoda in the border region is a destination not to be missed on the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour. Let's take a look at what's special about this place!
Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda is the first pagoda built in the northern border region of our country. This pagoda attracts visitors from near and far not only because of its sacredness but also because of its unique Buddhist architecture, along with its peaceful, pristine natural scenery. Like a masterpiece penned by a talented artist, Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda will definitely be a destination that captivates visitors from the very first moment.
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About Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda
Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda is located on an empty land right on the side of Phia Nham mountain, in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. Not far from Ban Gioc waterfall, only about 500m, this pagoda is a destination not to be missed on a trip to Ban Gioc Cao Bang waterfall. Only inaugurated 6 years ago, however, Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda has become one of the most attractive destinations in Cao Bang province.
This pagoda has a very special location, the North borders Provincial Road 211, standing here you can look straight out to Ban Gioc waterfall, the South leans against Phia Nham mountain. Located in such a "favorable location", the scenery around this pagoda is so beautiful that no words can fully describe it.
Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda was built from familiar materials in a purely Vietnamese architectural style with ancient bricks and tiles, ironwood, roofs, parallel sentences, etc. The inside of the pagoda is elaborately designed with artifacts such as Tam Quan, Toa Tam Bao, Duc Thanh Tran Nha To, Quan Am Bodhisattva campus, La Han statue garden, Mau temple worshiping Trieu To Hung Vuong, Eden garden, etc. and several other Buddhist works.
The highlight of this pagoda is the Dai Hong Chung Thien Bang bell tower. This is a bell tower weighing up to 1.5 tons, designed entirely of bronze. In particular, the sophisticated design and architecture present on the bell tower always has an attraction for tourists from all over.
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is also the place to worship the national hero Nung Tri Cao. This is an influential historical figure with outstanding military and strategic talent, especially with great contributions in protecting the northern border of our country. Hero Nung Tri Cao is truly a cultural symbol of the people of the highlands of Cao Bang. And the story of this brave hero will be passed down for generations to come.
Beautiful scenery in the middle of the vast mountains and forests
When traveling to Cao Bang, don't forget to visit Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda. The pagoda is located near Ban Gioc waterfall and is an ideal place to fully admire the scenery of Ban Gioc waterfall from above. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the majestic but also poetic natural space. From afar, the pagoda looks like a highlight in the middle of the vast mountains and forests and mist. The path to the pagoda is also winding, like a challenge to overcome to find a peaceful place at the Buddha's door.
Once you reach the pagoda gate, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the unique pure Vietnamese architecture and the vast, peaceful space of the border region. Looking straight at Ban Gioc waterfall, visitors will feel extremely relaxed when watching the rapid flow of water, rising with white foam, like a smooth white silk strip in the middle of the vast mountains and forests. Don't forget to bring a camera to record beautiful footage of this paradise-like place!
Some notes when visiting Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda Cao Bang is a sacred place of Buddha, so when visiting this place, visitors need to pay attention to a few things below to make your journey to Ban Gioc waterfall more complete and meaningful.
The first thing to note when visiting Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is to pay attention to polite clothing, suitable for a sacred place. Avoid wearing revealing, colorful and indecent clothing when visiting the pagoda.
Next, visitors should not touch or feel the artifacts in the pagoda to avoid violating the rules of respect. Visitors should also not laugh or talk too loudly in a sacred place and lose the inherent solemnity of the peaceful place.
The last thing to note is that visitors need to strictly follow the instructions in the pagoda. The pagoda does not prohibit taking photos, but there will be some areas where photography is not allowed to avoid losing the sacredness and solemnity of the Buddha's place.
When traveling to Ban Gioc waterfall, Cao Bang, don't forget to visit the famous pagoda - Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda. This temple in the border area not only brings you moments of peace, tranquility and opening your heart to Buddha but also has an extremely peaceful and poetic natural landscape!
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