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Lao Cai

Co Ba Temple

Co Ba Temple is located in a charming mountainous location, with its back against the mountain, facing the clear blue Nhu stream, in Lang Den village, Phu Nhuan commune. Today, in Phu Nhuan commune, the story of Ms. Ba is still told. In the past, the land of Phu Nhuan had a princess named Ba who was extremely beautiful and often helped good people. She is very knowledgeable about river affairs, so she often teaches people in the area how to travel on rivers and how to catch seafood in rivers and streams, so she is deeply loved and respected by the people in the area. After the princess died, people built a temple to worship her. Co Ba Temple is an important cultural and spiritual activity site, associated with the religious life of ethnic people in Phu Nhuan commune, and has existed for hundreds of years. Every year, people in Phu Nhuan commune and neighboring localities often come to offer incense, worship, and pray for peace. With historical and cultural values, Co Ba Temple has been recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a provincial historical and cultural relic to contribute to preserving and promoting cultural heritage values ​​associated with development. tourism; Traditional education, meeting the spiritual needs of the people. On the day of receiving the Ranking Certificate, many spiritual and cultural activities took place associated with the annual festival on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month held at the temple. On this occasion, the People's Committee of Bao Thang district announced details of the temple area planning and the plan to develop the Co Ba temple historical relic area in the near future. Co Ba Temple is an important cultural and spiritual place, associated with the religious life of ethnic people in Phu Nhuan commune. Source: Lao Cai Newspaper

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Pavie ancient stone route

The ancient Pavie stone road is more than 100 years old in Nhiu Co San village, Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district, and has been ranked by Lao Cai province as a provincial-level scenic relic. On December 11, news from the Department of Culture and Sports of Lao Cai said that the Provincial People's Committee had just issued Decision No. 3130/QD-UBND, ranking the ancient stone road Pavie in Nhiu Co San village, Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district is a provincial-level scenic relic. According to this decision, the Pavie ancient stone road protection area is determined according to the minutes of zoning of relic protection areas in the relic scientific records. The People's Committee of Lao Cai province assigned the Department of Culture and Sports and the People's Committee of Bat Xat district to develop a plan to protect, manage, restore and use the scenic relic of the ancient stone road of Pavie in accordance with regulations. According to many documents and records, in 1920, the Pavie stone road began to be built. Governor Auguste Jean - Marie Pavie is the one who surveyed and directed the construction of this route to transport food and agricultural products between the Northwest provinces of Vietnam. Therefore, the route is called Pavie. After 7 years, the road was completed with a total length of about 100km, crossing Gio Pass in the Nhiu Co San range, extending from Bat Xat district (Lao Cai province) to Lai Chau city (Lai Chau province) today. However, according to indigenous people, before the French built the road, their ancestors conquered Nhiu Co San peak by this path and explored Lai Chau land. The French only continued to borrow the route from the Mong people. for transportation. The ancient Pavie stone route used to serve the transportation of goods, agricultural products, weapons... from Lao Cai to Lai Chau during the French colonial period. Over time, although the path has been covered by grass and trees, the rocky road is still about 3 meters wide and stretches more than 20km through complex terrain. After more than 100 years of being almost forgotten, the ancient stone road has recently been rediscovered and has become one of the must-see journeys to discover the magnificent nature of tourists when coming to Lao Cai. SOURCE: SPEECH AGENCY OF VIETNAM JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

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Ngoi Bo Temple

Ngoi Bo Temple now belongs to Thong Nhat commune, Lao Cai city, Lao Cai province. Overlooking the river confluence - the intersection of Ngoi Bo stream and the Red River, the temple is a place to worship Tan Vien Son Thanh - one of the Four Immortals of Vietnamese folk beliefs, "the most sacred deity of Vietnam". Southern Heaven". According to the elders, when the people from the lowlands in the village came here and were attached to this land, they built shrines and temples to worship Saint Tan Vien - a Saint who is worshiped throughout the midland and Northern Delta with devout belief in His blessing and protection. That trust is the pedestal and spiritual fulcrum of those far away from home on the path to creating a life in a new land, and at the same time a reminder and maintenance of memories of their homeland. about his ancestors' origins. Ngoi Bo Temple Festival takes place on January 11 every year. Ngoi Bo Temple was ranked as a Provincial historical-cultural relic in 2016./. SOURCE: LAO CAI CITY MONITOR MANAGEMENT BOARD

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Quan Temple

Quan Temple is located in Lao Cai ward, Lao Cai city, Lao Cai province, which marks the resistance war against Mongol invaders in the 13th century. Legend has it that the location where the temple was built was where the Tran Dynasty army's prison camp was located during that great national defense war. Over time, with the interweaving of historical memories, legendary thoughts and current aspirations, the temple became a place to worship the Second Supervisor - a legendary figure, a saint. sacred in the temple of Vietnamese people's belief in worshiping Mother Goddesses of the Three Palaces and Four Palaces. According to the adoration texts: “He was originally in heaven The Son of the King of God came to earth No matter who has the order to cry May Mr. Second live a peaceful and prosperous life Talented, upright and intelligent The temple and the temple are filled with heroic spirits The word that the Saint descends and saves grace Many talents, many fortunes, long life in spring". Legend has it that the 11th day of the 11th lunar month is the main day of His Banquet. On this occasion every year, monks, religious officials, admirers of the Three Palaces and Four Palaces beliefs, along with people and tourists from all over, come to the temples, palaces, and shrines to pay their respects to him. incense, praying for His protection and support. Quan Temple was ranked as a Provincial historical and cultural relic in 2015./. SOURCE: LAO CAI CITY MONITOR MANAGEMENT BOARD

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Temple of the couple

Located in Binh Minh ward, Lao Cai city, Lao Cai province, Doi Co Temple is a place to worship Cam Duong Doi Co - sacred goddesses in the religious temple of Mother Goddesses of the Three Palaces and Four Palaces. Legend has it that the aunts were "hometown in the ancient land of Dinh Bang/ Line after line trading silk fabric". The Cam Duong area (now part of Lao Cai city) is where the nuns, after their transformation, had their epiphany, "Saving people on land and in the river/ Going back and forth with smooth sailing." To commemorate the merits of their ancestors, people in the area built shrines and temples, where generation after generation they worshiped with incense and smoke. Every year, on the 13th day of the 9th lunar month, the local government and people respectfully hold a banquet to express their gratitude to the Ladies, and at the same time to honor the good qualities of women. Vietnam, affirming the nationality and humanity of the Vietnamese people's belief in worshiping Mother Goddesses of the Three Palaces and Four Palaces, consolidating and further strengthening the cohesion of the community on the foundation of shared beliefs and a sense of direction. source and compatriots. Double Co Cam Duong Temple was ranked as a Provincial historical-cultural relic in 2005./. SOURCE: LAO CAI CITY MONITOR MANAGEMENT BOARD

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Van Hoa Temple

Legend has it that more than 700 years ago, when the Northern army invaded our country, the first place to suffer the destruction and harassment of the invaders was Bao Thang street, Thuy Vi district, Hung Hoa province (now Laos ward). Cai, Lao Cai city). At that time, Duke Tiet Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan received orders from the court and soldiers along the waterway (along the Red River) to fight, suppress the Northern invaders, and keep the land peaceful. To commemorate and repay the debt of defeating the invaders, in 1940, the people of Van Hoa commune established a village communal house in Canh Chin village, worshiping Saint Tran and serving as a meeting place for the people. In 1947, also at Canh Chin village communal house, local soldiers chose it as their command post. In 1954, this place was again chosen as the venue for the first military-civilian Party conference of Lao Cai town after Lao Cai was liberated. In 1980, people in the area built a small temple to worship Saint Tran. By 2005, the Lao Cai City People's Committee decided to renovate and upgrade Van Hoa Temple. Next to the temple is a memorial stele house dedicated to the 49 martyrs of Van Hoa who sacrificed their lives for the cause of national liberation. Every year on the full moon day of the first lunar month and the 20th day of the 8th lunar month (the death anniversary of Saint Tran), people in the commune hold solemn ceremonies at Van Hoa temple to commemorate the merits of the past. Van Hoa Temple today is one of the historical and cultural relics located in the relic complex: Thuong Temple, Mau Temple, Cam Temple, Doi Co Temple, Cam Duong Revolutionary Base Area, Tan Bao Pagoda, Cam Lo Pagoda . This place is also an attractive destination for tourists in the spiritual tourism chain of Phu Tho - Yen Bai - Lao Cai. Every year, it welcomes hundreds of visitors and worshippers, contributing significantly to the development of the locality. With those great historical and cultural values, the ranking of Van Hoa Temple as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic contributes to preserving and promoting cultural heritage values ​​associated with tourism development and restoration. serve the local political tasks well, ensuring security and politics; Traditional education, meeting the spiritual needs of the people. Source "Lao Cai Electronic Newspaper"

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Vietnamese heritage banyan tree

Thuong temple banyan tree belongs to the multi-hairy variety. At the time of recognition, the tree was classified as a heritage tree with the largest trunk circumference in Vietnam, with a circumference of 44m, more than 36m high, and an age of over 300 years. Up to now, the tree has developed many additional roots and thousands of baby roots surrounding it. It is very difficult to distinguish which is the main stem and which are the secondary roots, because over time, the secondary roots have developed and become tightly attached to each other into giant root clusters no different from the main stem. Along with the regime of caring for heritage trees according to State regulations, the ancient banyan tree at Thuong Temple is always protected by the people. Every year the tree produces many roots, but no one breaks the branches, cuts the roots, or climbs. The tree has many mistletoe, many orchids clinging tightly to high branches, and large roots add to the ancient and natural beauty. When recognized as a "Vietnamese Heritage Tree", the banyan tree at Thuong Temple was the first ancient tree in the province to be recognized by the Vietnam Association for Nature and Environment Protection as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree. The tree stands tall and proud right on the banks of Nam Thi River, next to Thuong Temple - the place to worship the National Duke Tiet Hung Dao Vuong - Tran Quoc Tuan, who has made great contributions to the cause of protecting the land, mountains and rivers. water, becoming the pride of the people in the border land - Lao Cai. Source "Lao Cai Electronic Newspaper"

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Tien Canh Cave

According to a survey by the Research and Collection Department (Lao Cai Provincial Museum), Tien Canh cave has a total length of 158m, the road is still quite difficult to travel because it has not been invested or renovated. The cave has 3 areas that converge with distinct, unrelated features of stalactites and natural landscapes, creating an attractive spot for tourists who like adventure and discovery tourism. The entrance of Tien Canh cave is in the form of a natural sinkhole covered by a wide, sturdy stone roof. The cave's roof has many shapes that are naturally created, such as beetles, dinosaur teeth, and dense sharp sword tips in the shape of comb teeth. In this area, the stalactites cluster together from the dome downwards like long hair. The left side of the stalactite wall is very bright, hanging down like a curtain, where tree roots are thickly intertwined with the stalactite layer. smooth like a vivid lacquer painting. Overall, the cave's roof resembles the jaws of a dragon opening wide, yawning after centuries of sleeping peacefully in the middle of majestic nature. Stepping through the cave entrance, you will arrive at Son Trang cave with a brown cave ring, gentle cave floor and stone patterns like terraced fields of miniature high mountains. This is the area with the highest concentration of stalactites, forming majestic mountains and forests. Vy. Sitting on the largest rock naturally placed in the middle of the cave, watching the panoramic view of stalactites like magnificent European castles; Many stalactites look like giant crystals, emitting magical light whenever a ray of light shines on them. This is the first stop to see the most magnificent and beautiful things of Son Trang cave. Standing at different angles, each person is immersed in their own emotions, but there is one thing they have in common that cannot be denied: seeing the beauty of this landscape. The next area is narrow, a small path with many stalactites growing from the ground, like coral reefs, making people feel like they are under the vast ocean, so the locals named it Thuy. Bow. On the coral reef, the stalactites are skillfully shaped into the shape of a statue of a mother holding her child in front of her chest. At the bottom, there are 3 stone pillars connecting to the top of the cave like a gate pillar before entering the aquarium, the natural gate opens to the whole world. a magnificent and unique natural building. Going all the way to the end of the Aquarium, you will reach the bottom of the cave with a wide, flat floor, where many stalactites gather from the ceiling to the bottom of the cave. The cave wall is made of a layer of solid rock covered with a layer of dark brown soil powder. It is that layer of soil that prevents the cave from resonating with sound. In this area, there are stalactites rising from the cave floor to form a tea table with 3 stalactites rising around it like people are enjoying afternoon tea. It all creates a sparkling picture, especially when light shines on it... With values ​​​​of history, aesthetics, economic tourism, science and defense and security, in October 2019, Tien Canh cave landscape was ranked by Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee as a famous and beautiful relic. provincial level scene. Tomorrow, when investment is concerned, Tien Canh Cave can become an attractive tourist destination, bearing the characteristics of Xuan Thuong in particular and Bao Yen in general. Thereby effectively promoting the values ​​of nature, culture, and people, helping people in Xuan Thuong commune develop economically and increase income. SOURCE: Lao Cai Electronic Newspaper

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Lang Luc Temple

The historical and cultural relic Lang Luc temple is located in Luc village, Bao Ha commune (Bao Yen district). The temple was built to pay respect to the three generals of mandarin Hoang Bay. They were instrumental in expelling the Northern invaders, establishing hamlets and villages, teaching the people to develop the economy, and providing military food for General Nguyen Hoang Bay to fight the enemy at the end of the Le Dynasty (17th century). History books also record that at that time, the entire Quy Hoa region of Thuy Vi and Van Ban continents (present-day Bao Ha area) were always invaded, looted, and killed by the Northern invaders. Realizing the increasingly urgent situation, the Le Dynasty, Canh Hung reign (1740 - 1786) sent the seventh general with the surname Nguyen to defend Quy Hoa. The famous general Nguyen led his army to attack along the Red River, liberate Khau Ban and build a strong Bao Ha base, waiting for the opportunity to expel the invaders. Among the soldiers of the famous general Nguyen, there were three brothers named Hoang who repeatedly contributed to expelling the invaders. They asked the general for orders to find new lands to bring people to reclaim, build villages, and practice. soldiers and monks, produce and provide food for the insurgents. The three Hoang brothers chose a location in Luc village and then recruited Tay and Dao ethnic people from neighboring areas to come here to establish a village. After a while, he and the villagers explored four large fields, named Coc Tram, Tang Luong, Na Ke, and Coc Tun. The 3 men taught people how to cultivate wet rice, grow corn, produce food for daily life and support General Nguyen Hoang Bay's army to become stronger. The great contributions of the three Hoang brothers have received respect and trust from ethnic people here. After his death, he was honored by the people as the village's tutelary god, and a temple was established in the middle of Luc village. Looking from the outside, the solemn temple consists of 3 worship spaces: the Palace to worship the Council; Palace worshiping General Hoang Bay; The temple worships the Three Holy Mother Goddesses. Every detail in the temple is delicately carved, creating a majestic look. SOURCE: Lao Cai Electronic Newspaper

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Gia Ha village communal house - Viet Tien

The Gia Ha communal house project was restored according to the original village communal house model and based on the descriptions of the elderly and witnesses currently living in the commune. The total area of ​​the relic site is nearly 300 m2, the communal house construction area is nearly 100 m2. Total investment is over 500 million VND, of which the State supports 410 million VND and the People contribute over 100 million VND including cash and labor days. According to historical documents, in November 1947, the Provincial Party Committee and the Administrative Resistance Committee of Lao Cai province advocated with the people to evacuate to Luc Yen, Yen Bai province, in Hung Viet commune (Viet Tien commune, district Bao Yen today). At Gia Ha village communal house, the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee held a conference of Party cadres across the province to discuss the direction of the resistance war, building forces in the base area, strengthening rural party cells and discussing opening a border campaign. world, Le Hong Phong campaign moved towards liberating Lao Cai. Not only a revolutionary base, the ancient village communal house is also a meeting place and cultural and artistic activities of the people in the region. Therefore, the restoration and investment in rebuilding Gia Ha communal house is the desire of the Party Committee, authorities and local people. SOURCE: LAO CAI RADIO - TELEVISION

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Pit Temple - Luong Son

For a long time, in the spiritual life of the Tay people, the temple has been a sacred place to worship King Hung, where the belief of worshiping Hung King is practiced. The uniqueness of the temple is the interference of culture and beliefs between the lowlands and the uplands, crystallizing beautiful human values. That is Pit temple in Tay Pit village, Luong Son commune (Bao Yen - Lao Cai). After the Taiping Rebellion in China failed, many remnants fled to Vietnam. Among them, the remaining army group led by Luu Vinh Phuc pulled back to Luc Yen and established the Black Flag army. To feed the remnants of their army, they ordered local officials to pay them food and conscripted young men to join their army. People's lives are extremely miserable. In 1872, the Yellow Flag enemy led by Hoang Sung Anh moved from Yunnan to Lao Cai. A fierce battle between the Black Flag army and the Yellow Flag army caused the people in the area to fall into an extremely tragic situation. The invaders in the border areas were not yet at peace, then in 1885, the French colonialists attacked the northern mountainous provinces. From then on, our nation fell into misery, the country lost its homes, and innocent people suffered many layers of oppression and exploitation. Under many layers of oppression and exploitation that lasted from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the lives of the people of all ethnic groups in Luong Son were extremely dark. It's no surprise that people need a spiritual anchor. After many times asking high-ranking people to search, reputable people in the Tay community in Ban Pit decided to bring incense sticks to worship King Hung Vuong in Bach Hac, Phu Tho to worship at the temple. Since receiving incense sticks to worship the Hung Kings, the lives of the people of Pit village, Luong Son commune have been spiritually supported and encouraged. The worship of King Hung along with the village's mountain gods and natives has been maintained from that time until today. Pit Temple is located on a land area of ​​over 4000m2, open space, in front are 2 terraced yards of about 300m2, the base of the monument is 50cm higher than the yard level, trees and surrounding terraced fields create a picturesque scene. love. Currently, Pit Temple is a wooden house with 1 main compartment and 2 wings made of wood, the materials are very good, the technical elements meet basic aesthetics. The temple faces East. In the temple there is an ancient incense bowl, the entire stone foundation, and traces of the temple's construction still remain. Many years ago, on the temple festival in January, the women often made a tray of fruit and swallows. At the end of the ritual of worshiping and receiving good fortune, the elders went to a field to throw rings, play swallows, play spinning... All men and women, old and young, were excited and excited, their spirits were sublimated. Have a new year with much joy. Once played, the shuttlecocks will be kept at the shaman's family until next year, when a new one will be made and the old one transformed. With its multifaceted values, Pit Temple has been ranked a provincial historical relic by the Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee. Pit Temple in Luong Son commune is a spiritual address, space for cultural and religious activities of ethnic minorities here. In particular, the temple is associated with the belief of worshiping Hung Kings - an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The temple is a testament to the interaction of Tay - Vietnamese culture. Pit Temple is a spiritual highlight in the local spiritual tourism development roadmap. SOURCE: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

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Hai Co Temple - Kim Son

Coming to Bao Yen, tourists follow the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Highway; Hanoi - Lao Cai Railway, or National Highway 70, National Highway 279, convenient transportation brings tourists to the National Historical and Cultural Monument Bao Ha Temple, worshiping the name of General Hoang Bay, a famous sacred temple. national language; Co Tan An Temple, a national historical and cultural relic, is located across the Red River, opposite Bao Ha Temple, worshiping Miss Thuong Ngan (Nguyen Hoang Ba Xa) who has meritorious service with her father, "God of National Defense Hoang Bay". fight the enemy and protect the Fatherland's borders. Also from here, visitors come to Kim Son commune, a peaceful, prosperous countryside next to the red Red River heavy with silt, where there is Hai Co Temple located on a high hill reflecting on the River, a beautiful landscape. "Mountains, water, love". After a period of time when scientific historical researchers learned about the history of the Tran Dynasty, two girls followed the Tran Dynasty's army to fight the Yuan-Mongol invaders in the 13th century, and heroically sacrificed their lives at Bai Bai land. Sickle, now Quang Kim village, Kim Son commune, Bao Yen. On December 28, 2018, Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 4349/QD-UBND on classifying Hai Co Temple Relics as a provincial-level cultural and historical relic. The legend of Hai Co Temple was recorded by historians: According to the words of the elders in Kim Quang village and the remaining artifacts of the temple show; Hai Co Temple has a history of more than a hundred years ago with many layers of folk sediments passed down about the characters worshiped in the temple. The story of the worshiped figure and the history of the Temple has only been passed down from generation to generation through oral stories among the people and to this day only a few old people still remember. Ms. Le Thi Nhang - Hai Co temple incense maker said: In 1965, there were still 4 Dao families living in Bai Liem village. She heard the older Dao people tell about the characters worshiped in the temple, Hai. She contributed to this land in the resistance war against the Yuan-Mongol army during the Tran Dynasty. Legend has it: During a battle with the Yuan-Mongol army (13th century), two girls followed the Tran Dynasty army and guarded a high hut at Bai Liem to light a fire to signal when the enemy was coming. . In this battle, the enemy was very strong and attacked like a storm, the Two Girls' watchtower was surrounded by the enemy on all four sides. Knowing they could not escape the siege and determined not to fall into the hands of the enemy, Hai Co set fire to the guard tower and committed suicide. After the two waterfalls appeared in the Bai Liem area. Hai Co's soul appeared many times to assist Tran Dynasty soldiers at that time in winning many battles against the invading Yuan and Mongol armies. That is why the prestige and sacredness of Hai Co is famous far and wide. To commemorate the sacrifices of the Two Girls, the people here built a Temple to worship and often call it "Hai Co Temple", the temple worshiping the Two Girls who heroically sacrificed in the battle against the Yuan - Mongol invaders. Protect the borders of the land of Kim Son people in particular and the Vietnamese people in general. Today, people here often think: The two ladies often appear to bless and protect the boats traveling on the Red River to sail smoothly. On the 1st day, the full moon day, at the beginning of spring, people come to offer incense and flowers at Temple Co, praying for "the accident to pass, the accident to be cured, everyone to be healthy, the family to be warm and peaceful, and the crops to be lush..." Hai Co Temple is located in Kim Quang village, Kim Son commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province. This place is still called Liem beach, a promontory protruding into the Red River surrounded by large, green, shady trees all year round. Hai Co Temple is located on a high hill, not adjacent to houses, on both left banks adjacent to the Red River, behind the Temple is adjacent to Provincial Road 161. To meet the spiritual needs and tradition of "drinking water, remember the source" of local people and tourists from everywhere; Currently, the People's Committee of Bao Yen district is planning to expand the land fund and embellish the temple grounds, so that people and local authorities can conveniently preserve and promote the value of the temple's provincial-level historical and cultural relics. Hai Miss./. ELECTRONIC INFORMATION PORTAL OF BAO YEN DISTRICT, LAO CAI PROVINCE

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Long Khanh Temple

Long Khanh Temple Cultural and Historical Relic, Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province organized the Long Khanh Temple Festival with two parts. During the ceremony, delegates, residents and tourists participated in the procession. Carrying a palanquin and offering incense according to the customs and culture of the Nung ethnic group (the majority ethnic group here), praying for good rain, peaceful winds, lush and bountiful crops, and a prosperous and happy family. At the festival, local people and tourists can experience folk games such as tug of war, blindfolded duck catching, rice cooking competitions, baking competitions, singing and dancing... performances and games imbued with identity of the people here. According to historical records, at the end of the 19th century, Luc Yen was invaded by black flag rebels from the north, looting wealth, killing civilians, and burning houses. Not giving up in the face of misery, the mandarin of Luc Yen province at that time was Tang Han Bao, he was teacher Tao, a very prestigious Nung ethnic person, and gathered a large number of people in the area of ​​the same clan to stand up and rebel. . In order to commemorate the merits of the hero Tang Han Bao who sacrificed bravely and heroically, the local Chief Minister presented to King Khai Dinh (Nguyen Dynasty) asking for approval to worship in the entire region on the 2nd day of the lunar month. January every year. The main festival of Long Khanh Temple on July 10 (lunar calendar) every year attracts many locals and tourists from everywhere to worship and pray for blessings, fortune, and wealth. In 2018, Historical and Cultural Relics d SOURCE: ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE

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Nghia Do Temple

According to historical records: Ancient Nghia Do was a large valley with rich forest land, surrounded by streams, creating a peaceful landscape. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, this place was called "Muong Khuong", later renamed "Muong Nghia Do" associated with the formation of Nghia Do temple on July 14, Canh Tuat year, year of Tu. Third Germany (1850). The name Nghia Do has been associated with this land ever since. Here, brothers Vu Van Uyen, Vu Van Mat (the Bau lords) and a number of generals of the Vu family and generals in the region built a defense line to protect Nghi Lang citadel from afar; Organize land reclamation to serve local military food production, expand and develop this land. In particular, the Bau lords allowed lowland soldiers to integrate with the indigenous people to create permanent garrisons on the border region. Nghia Do Temple has been recognized as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic since 2016. In 2018, the temple was embellished and restored; By 2019, it will be inaugurated and put into use, meeting the spiritual needs of people in the region and tourists from everywhere. Nghia Do Temple Festival is held annually on July 14 (lunar calendar) to commemorate the great contributions of the Bau lords hundreds of years ago who protected the peaceful life of the people and expanded development. this land. Lao Cai electronic newspaper

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Pho Rang station

(CPV) - Pho Rang Fort National Historical Site in Pho Rang town, Bao Yen district (Lao Cai) is a special testament, where the heroic and glorious historical victory of the 73rd generation of ancestors is engraved. years ago (June 26, 1949 – June 26, 2022).​ According to the History of Bao Yen District Party Committee (Lao Cai), Pho Rang station was built on peak 442, with an area of ​​nearly 1 hectare; This is a strategic location, able to control the entire basin area of ​​Pho Rang town and surrounding areas. The station has almost three sides of the river, so the station can cover and monitor all activities on the river and both sides of the river. The French built a solid fortification system with many bunkers, trenches, dense sharpened bamboo fences around the base, mines, obstacles and gun emplacements were arranged around the station. The enemy also arranged 2 platoons of European and African soldiers, 1 team of red soldiers, 1 platoon of paratroopers, 1 platoon of soldiers, all kinds of weapons ready to fight back and block the progress of our military branches to liberate the region. Northwest. On May 19, 1949, the Thao River campaign opened, our troops destroyed two positions, Dai Buc and Dai Phac (Tran Yen district, Yen Bai) in Nghia Lo subdivision, shaking the entire defense system. of the enemy on the right bank of the Red River in Yen Bai province. Taking advantage of the victory, we attacked the Pho Rang sub-area, which was a key base, the enemy's headquarters and also the sub-area's headquarters. At 6:00 p.m. on June 24, 1949, our artillery began firing at the enemy post, suppressing the gun emplacements. After more than 40 hours of continuous fighting with intense, resilient and courageous spirit, at exactly 08:00 on June 26, 1949, our troops took control of the battlefield, defeated the post, and captured alive the Ba commander. station, destroying more than one enemy company. Pho Rang post was defeated, a part of the enemy army retreated in two directions toward Nghia Do and Lao Cai. The destruction of Pho Rang command post shook the enemy's defense line from Pho Lu to Nghia Do, causing losses, confusion and fear to the enemy. The victory at Pho Rang post broke an important link in the defense line of Bao Ha - Pho Rang - Nghia Do - Yen Binh, promoting the disintegration of the enemy, creating a premise for the main force to advance to liberate Pho Lu and advanced to attack Nghia Do post, making an important contribution to bringing the Song Thao campaign to victory, smashing the enemy's key defense line, liberating over 600 square kilometers and tens of thousands of people from the Northwest ethnic groups to escape the yoke. enemy's grip. The Battle of Pho Rang Fort was a heroic and glorious victory that was recorded in the glorious history of our country. On June 11, 1999, Pho Rang Fort relic was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) as a National Historical Relic, according to Decision No. 38/QD-BVHTT . SOURCE: Central Agency of the Communist Party of Vietnam

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Ham Rong Cave

Ham Rong Cave is located right at the foot of Ham Rong mountain, Na Bu village, Tung Chung Pho commune, Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai City (now Muong Khuong town) nearly 2km from the district center. This is a large cave located in the heart of a limestone mountain. The reason it is called Ham Rong is because according to legends and folk tales, in the cave there is a very large dragon that often appears when the weather changes. Therefore, local people named that cave Ham Rong cave. Coming to Ham Rong cave, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the mysterious beauty amidst a vast mountainous area. The road to Ham Rong cave is quite convenient, visitors follow the Tung Lau stream to the main entrance to the cave. This stream curves all year round over each ravine, passes through caves, forming the "Pao Tung" waterfall - a wonderful landscape of the entire Muong Khuong region. Ham Rong cave complex includes 2 main caves connected to each other with a total length of about 750m. Ham Rong cave entrance is more than 6m wide and the cave arch is 5m high, so it is convenient for tourists to visit. The inside of the cave is divided into many small interconnected niches, about 10m deep to reach single dark-colored stalactites, continue up through a small hole - a place to receive natural light that shines deep into the cave. The strange shapes are: stalactites clinging to the cliffs with dome caves that look soft like climbing gourds. Going deeper into the cave, visitors will see shapes that look like goats eating. grass, shapes of birds in flight, they blend with the landscape shimmering under the lights. Suddenly before the visitors' eyes appeared a palace with the Emperor's crown dotted with sparkling jewels, then shapes resembling successive terraced fields. In the middle of the cave is a round cylindrical block with a head like a Buddha and a kind face, but its body is thorny and rough, clinging to each other like antennae, in some places it looks like a fairy chess board, like a princess's chamber. Lord... The deeper you go into the cave, the more you realize the splendid majesty with the variety of colors creating a poetic and lyrical beauty. Ham Rong Cave has great value in terms of tourism, geology, and aesthetics. Coming to the cave, visitors can not only admire the charming scenery of mountains, forests, natural rivers and streams, but also provide conditions for researchers in geography, soil and stratigraphy. Ham Rong is also a source of artistic inspiration for artists and photographers. Ham Rong Cave was recognized by the state as a National Scenic Monument according to Decision No. 15/QD-BVHTT dated April 14, 2003. SOURCE: Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee

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Muong Vi Cave

28 km northwest of Lao Cai city through Bat Xat district to Ban Vuoc, turn left to Muong Vi commune - where there is a large valley, surrounded by rolling limestone mountains forming a complex of caves. Large area called Muong Vi cave complex. This place includes Na Rin, Cam Rang, Cam Rum and Cam Tam caves, all quite beautiful. This is one of the unique and attractive relics of Lao Cai province. Na Rin Cave is a large cave with many transparent silver-colored stalactites interwoven together like simple screens in design but exuding luxurious and pristine beauty. The stalactite heads look like drops of pure water originating from a small stream located on the cave wall. The stalactites look like crystal chandeliers of different sizes. Cam Rang Cave is located halfway up a mountain in a high position with little moisture, the emulsion color is slightly dark brown but solid. Inside the cave are rocks shaped like long gourds and a tray of five yellow fruits that attract the eyes of all tourists coming here to visit and explore. Inside the cave there is a sky gate, above the gate is a stalactite strip that looks like a crown with elaborate iridescent lace strips. Equally attractive are Cam Rum and Cam Tam caves, these two caves also have many rocks with unique shapes covered with colorful stalactites. Cam Tam cave alone contains many rich and attractive folk elements. There are many ancient traces left here, reflecting the spiritual cultural life of the Giay ethnic community. Muong Vi Cave also contains many mystical folk tales about the intelligent and heroic Giay king with his feats of fighting against foreign invaders and protecting his village, such as building streams to prevent water from attacking invaders, planting bamboo to create fences. fought against the enemy very effectively, then came the story of the King's flying stone horse... There are also folk tales telling the story of beautiful and gentle fairies who often come down to help people. during the busy planting and fall seasons planning... Muong Vi cave complex is a large cave complex with many different characteristics and research values, is a place containing rich folk treasures about the country and people here, and is also a place Learn about the research of geologists. In particular, the Muong Vi cave complex has a practical value in the strategy of protecting border security and enriching the local ecological environment. This is also a place to learn about aesthetic values, providing creative inspiration for creative researchers in literature and painting. Currently, this place has been attracting the attention of many scientific fields such as culture, environment, tourism, geology... in order to exploit, conserve and promote the values ​​of relics to serve the people. economic development for the locality. Muong Vi cave complex was recognized by the state as a National Scenic Monument according to Decision No. 38/QD-BVHTT dated June 11, 1999 of the Ministry of Culture and Information. SOURCE: Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee

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Cam Temple

Cam Temple is located in Soi Muoi village, Van Hoa commune (now the group of 3 Pho Moi wards - Lao Cai), the temple is located at the foot of a low hill, surrounded by lush fruit trees, in front of the temple are 3 ancient trees: the sycamore tree. , jackfruit trees and jade trees spread shade to the temple, creating an ideal landscape. The temple was built and existed nearly 200 years ago and is associated with the history of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people in general and Lao Cai ethnic people in particular. The temple has a legend associated with the three times of resistance against the Mongol army under the command of the Tran Dynasty's king, general Tran Quoc Tuan - who was awarded the title "Van Co heroic spirit of the highest class of blessings". . Legend has it that in 1257, Tran Quoc Tuan marched to the border to command the defense against the Mongol invaders (13th century). Many generals fell on this border land. Cam Temple was built to commemorate 5 Tran Dynasty soldiers (names unknown). At that time, the station area (today's Pho Moi) was a dense primeval forest. During an inspection and command of border defense (around 1257), General Tran Quoc Tuan chose the location of the current Cam Temple. Now working as a 2nd line military medical station in border defense. Later in the battles, wounded soldiers were brought back to be treated in this forest. The indigenous people at that time, the Vietnamese, Tay and Giay people, also brought sick people in for military medical care. Then something thrilling happened: at night there was a young girl wearing a blue dress who came to treat everyone. The girl was very good at treating everyone. Everyone who received the medicine was healthy, but the miracle doctor just appeared. at night and not seen during the day. Learning about the local people, the people said that there was no one's child like that. Afterwards, the people and soldiers believed that it was the apparition of the Holy Mother of Heaven helping the army and people to protect the country. Right below Phuong Dinh next to this ancient jackfruit tree are 5 graves of military officers who sacrificed their lives for a great cause. Cam Temple is located in the center of the ancient forest, formerly a small temple created by soldiers and villagers together, then officially started construction into a temple in the 16th century, after many advances. Agarwood still retains some ancient maple trees and jackfruit trees. Today, the temple has been beautifully restored and consists of two parts: the main hall and the harem. Meeting the needs of folk beliefs not only of the city's residents but also of tourists from all over, beautifying old legends - legends of military and civilian love on the border. Cam Temple holds its main festival on the seventh day of the seventh month (lunar calendar) every year, celebrating the death anniversary of 5 Tran Dynasty soldiers. People consider this the death anniversary of "erasing the sins of the dead" for the five soldiers; Therefore, together we contribute rice and meat... to the organization. The ceremony of the relic is organized quite spaciously in order. Besides the ceremony, there is also a fun festival with traditional games such as shuttlecock throwing, swallow fighting... In addition, this place is also the place to organize the annual field festival. On December 27, 2001, Cam Temple was recognized as a National Historical Site according to Decision No. 51/QD-BVHTT of the Ministry of Culture and Information. SOURCE: Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee

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Rating : National monument Open door

Outstanding relic site