(Baonghean.vn) - Phuc Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh District is an ancient land with many historical and cultural relics and famous landscapes known to tourists from near and far. Among them are Vu Ky cliff and Thien Tao pagoda with mysterious beauty bestowed by nature.
Len Vu Ky is a limestone mountain branch located in the middle of a vast plain, shaped like a flying flag, sturdy and majestic. Surrounded by prosperous villages and fertile green fields, creating a majestic, peaceful and poetic picture. Considered a symbol of the people here.
Standing on the cliff, you can see the whole countryside, so in historical periods, this place was also an important military strategic position to fight against foreign invaders. Previously, the cliff had an area of about 25 hectares, more than 1 km long, including 5 mountain peaks. Surrounding it was lush green forest, with many animals living there. Currently, the cliff still has 4 peaks, the highest peak is nearly 80 m; the total area of the cliff is 54 thousand 246m2.
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| Len Vu Ky is a limestone mountain branch located in the middle of a large plain. Photo: Thai Duong. |
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| Despite the harsh nature, the giant rocks contain a rich ecosystem and a unique diversity of flora and fauna. Photo: Thai Duong |
In particular, deep inside the mountain, there is a stone cave with a cone-shaped structure; 24 m high, 13.3 m wide; the ground is quite flat, dry and has only one small entrance (1.35 m wide, 1.8 m high) made of stacked stone blocks. Since the Nguyen Dynasty, people have chosen this place to build a pagoda, called Thien Tao Pagoda to worship Buddha Shakyamuni.
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| The pagoda consists of 4 natural stone walls like an artistic painting with shimmering stone veins. In the middle of the pagoda is a natural well, considered a "jade well". Especially when the wind blows, the sound of the stone like drums and bells in the pagoda awakens all living beings. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| Thien Tao Pagoda is a special art form, unlike the structure of ordinary pagodas. People have known how to take advantage of the natural resources to create a spiritual and cultural facility, serving the spiritual life of people. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| On the roof dome are clusters of stalactites hanging down in a myriad of shapes, shimmering with different beauty. Some blocks look like guardians; some look like bronze bells. Photo: Thai Duong |
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| The unique feature of this pagoda is the blend of natural masterpieces with serenity; the tranquility of the sacred place has created a sense of peace and relaxation for people. Every 14th and 15th (lunar calendar) of each month, people and Buddhists often come to the pagoda to worship Buddha, showing the tradition of "remembering the source of water"; preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the locality. Photo: Thai Duong |
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