(Baonghean.vn) - Located about 2km from Lat town (Tan Ky district), near the Con River, lies the Dinh-Chua cave complex, nestled halfway up the Roi mountain range in Hamlet 2, Dien Nam, Ky Tan commune. The two caves are connected by a small passage. The diverse stalactites and stalagmites, along with the majestic scenery of the mountains and forests, create a unique charm for this area. Local people still call the cave the "gateway to heaven" of the Roi mountain range.
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| The complex of cave temples and pagodas is located halfway up the hill.On Rỏi hill, behind the houses of the local people. The complex of relics is associated with the legend of 99 mountains and 100 phoenixes. |
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| The cave is located on a sheer cliff. |
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| Unlike the narrow entrance, the cave itself is quite spacious, with stalactites stacked upon each other like a masterpiece of art. The locals still call this the "Gateway to Heaven." |
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| The cave ceiling is quite flat and sturdy. It is also an ideal habitat for the rock bat species. |
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| This season, the streams in the cave have dried up, revealing layers of rock eroded over time. |
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| The Dinh-Chua cave complex is a place where French and Vietnamese archaeologists have found many artifacts from the Middle Stone Age, belonging to the Hoa Binh culture. It also confirms that this area was inhabited by ancient Vietnamese people tens of thousands of years ago. Currently, locals still consider it a place of worship to pray for peace on full moon days and holidays. |
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| The cave contains many unusual stalactites. |
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| The cave is striking because of its many stalactites and stalagmites that sparkle with a golden hue, resembling the night sky falling down. |
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| The cave walls have unusual and impressive cloud-like patterns. |
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| These images spark the imagination, leading to many different interpretations. |
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| There were delicate, pure flowers by the cave entrance. |
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| Standing at the cave entrance, one can gaze out at the countryside at the foot of the hill, immersing oneself in the vibrant beauty of nature. |
Thai An - Truong Hien
