Driving only 154km from Hanoi to Lang Son province, and it takes another 14km to reach Dong Dang. This area is well-known for several beauty spots such as Tam Thanh grotto, Nhi Thanh grotto, Ky Lua Street, which have been attracting a large number of visitors. Among these, Tam Thanh grotto has been very popular since it is the first destination on the route to the complex of Nhi Thanh – Tam Thanh of the land Lang Son.
Arriving the grotto, you will see a small pagoda situated right outside the entrance gate. Different from other pagodas, this one attracts tourists for its unique and special beauty. The pagoda is constructed in 17th century with the name Tam Thanh Pagoda. Going inside the grotto, tourists will reach the first part of Tam Thanh grotto, which is 60m long and nearly 30m wide. You will be impressed by the thousand-year natural beauty of the scenery as they step in the second, the third part of the grotto. The deeper you move, the more surprised you will get.
Particularly, Tam Thanh is featured by the Am Ty Lake lying right in the center of the grotto, which is always fully-filled with water. The lake is several tens square meters in area, but its landscape is far more captivating with abundant water source flowing around days and nights.
The modern combination of lights glisten the grotto and embellish the surrounding scenery. At the end of Tam Thanh grotto, you can move through a small path which leads up to a point. From there, tourists in Vietnam travel can enjoy the marvelous view over the new surrounding rural area.
Source: vietnamdiscovery.com
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