The wild beauty of Khe Xanh stream and temple complex
(Baonghean.vn) - With two different sources of hot and cold water, Khe Xanh stream is an ideal place to cool off in both hot and cold seasons. There is also a sacred temple here that is about 600 years old.
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| About 20 km from the center of Tan Ky district (Nghe An), Khe Xanh stream is the border between Nghia Phuc and Tan An communes. The stream cuts across a bumpy inter-commune road because it has deteriorated. But it is a unique stream. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The clear blue water of the stream gives it its name. Khe Xanh stream is a bathing and watering place for nearby residents. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Khe Xanh Stream is hidden under a dense forest canopy where there are three springs with one source of hot water. The two springs nearby are colder than usual. The three springs that flow from the ground are the source of the stream. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| All three streams have crystal clear water, allowing you to clearly see the layers of moss, pebbles and rocky crevices deep under the water. Photo: Huu Vi |
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| Rumors say that women in Bac Son hamlet, Nghia Phuc commune, near Khe Xanh stream, often have fair skin. That beautiful skin is due to the fact that since childhood, women often bathed in this stream. Photo: Huu Vi |
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| Three streams create a beautiful beach. Below is clear water, moss-covered rocks, above are lush trees and the chirping of forest birds. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, a local resident and the keeper of a temple 100 meters from the stream, said: According to legend, the beach is also called Vung Cac Quan. This place used to be a cool bathing place for Lam Son generals in the 15th century. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| In the summer, tourists, mostly locals, often come to cool off in this unique stream. Many of them are people who go to Khe Xanh temple. Photo: Huu Vi |
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| Not far from the stream, Khe Xanh Temple is also the most sacred temple in the mountainous communes of Tan Ky district. The temple is said to be about 600 years old. However, after being destroyed many times by war and fire, the temple had to be rebuilt in 2017 with donations from the people. "The royal decree and bell have all been lost," added Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, the temple's keeper. Photo: Huu Vi |
