(Baonghean.vn) - About 2km from Lat town (Tan Ky), near Con river, is the Dinh - Chua cave relic cluster located halfway up the Roi mountain range in Hamlet 2 Dien Nam, Ky Tan commune. The two caves are connected by a small alley. The diverse stalactites along with the majestic scenery of the mountains and forests create a highlight for this land. Local people still call the cave the heaven's gate of Roi mountain range.
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The relic cluster of Dinh Cave - Pagoda is located halfway upon Roi hill, behind the houses of the people. The relic complex is associated with the legend of 99 mountains and 100 phoenixes. |
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The cave is located on a steep cliff. |
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Unlike the narrow entrance, the cave is quite spacious, with stalactites stacked on top of each other like a work of art. The locals still call this the gate to heaven. |
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The cave ceiling is quite flat and sturdy. This is also an ideal habitat for bats. |
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This season the water channels in the cave have dried up, exposing the layers of rock eroded by time. |
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The Dinh - Chua cave relic complex is a place where French and Vietnamese archaeologists have found many artifacts from the Middle Stone Age, belonging to the Hoa Binh culture. And also confirmed that this is the land where ancient Vietnamese groups appeared hundreds of thousands of years ago. Currently, people still consider this a place of worship to pray for peace on full moon days or holidays. |
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There are many strange stalactites in the cave. |
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Standing out in the cave are many stalactites that sparkle like the night sky falling down. |
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The cave walls have strange and impressive cloud patterns. |
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The images let the imagination soar with many different interpretations. |
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By the cave entrance are pure, fragile flowers. |
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Standing at the cave entrance, you can look out into the distance and enjoy the countryside at the foot of the hill, immersing yourself in the beautiful nature. |
Thai An - Truong Hien