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Than Dinh sacred mountain – VnExpress Travel

Quang BinhIt takes about 40 minutes to climb 1,260 stone steps to the famous spiritual tourist spot of Than Dinh mountain.

Than Dinh mountain is 300 m high above sea level, located in Truong Xuan commune, Quang Ninh district. This is a spiritual tourist destination that attracts many visitors to pray for peace and sightsee.





View of Rao Da lake from Than Dinh mountain.  Photo: Hoang Tao

View of Rao Da lake from Than Dinh mountain. Photo: Hoang Apple

The mountain carries many legends about a spiritual realm, once considered a “multi-Buddha place” by the ancients. On the mountain, there are still many vestiges of Non pagoda (also known as Kim Phong pagoda) destroyed over time and war, now only a pile of rubble, shrines, gates… After burning incense pray, visitors can breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Legend has it that the pagoda was built in the early 18th century. In front of the pagoda, there is a clear, sweet, never-ending well called Tien well. The well is located on a high limestone mountain, surrounded by primeval forest trees, pouring out cool water. Many tourists come to visit Than Dinh often bring bottles to get pure water from the well, with many wishes and messages.

In addition to the above traces, visitors can also explore a small cave, often called Hang Pagoda. The cave is quite dark, the entrance is wet and slippery, so visitors need to be careful in every move.

Standing on the top of the mountain looking to the north, visitors can watch the Long Dai River winding through the rich, beautiful and green fields. In the opposite direction is Rao Da irrigation lake with flooded hills, looking from afar like small islands hidden in the mist.





Visitors burn incense and sightsee at the remains of Non pagoda.  Photo: Hoang Tao

Visitors burn incense and sightsee at the remains of Non pagoda. Photo: Hoang Apple

Ms. Tran Thanh Hien, Vice Chairman of Truong Xuan Commune People’s Committee, said that in the last two years, Quang Ninh district has organized a climbing tournament “Conquering Than Dinh Peak”. The prize is both to encourage people to practice sports and to promote the destination of Than Dinh. In 2022, the tournament has the participation of 15 teams with 60 athletes. The first place winner successfully conquered the top of the mountain in 12 minutes.

Than Dinh Mountain is about 25 km southwest of Dong Hoi City and 3 km from the East branch of Ho Chi Minh Road. Next to this destination, visitors can also visit the temple and mausoleum of the citadel of Nguyen Huu Canh (Truong Thuy commune, Le Thuy), the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap (An Thuy commune, Le Thuy). These are all famous places in Quang Binh.

Sacred Mountain Than Dinh

The view from Than Dinh mountain. Video: Hoang Apple

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