Visit Ham Rong mountain relic site

Ham Rong Mountain – a symbol of the land of Thanh Hoa, the land of talented people (Photo: Collected)

Favored by nature with beautiful lyrical scenery,  Thanh Hoa tourism  is the first choice of many tourists. In which,  Ham Rong mountain in Thanh Hoa  is an address not to be missed. Not only has natural beauty, but Ham Rong also has a legend about the glorious victories of the nation’s history.

1. Where is Ham Rong Mountain?

Ham Rong mountain, also known as  Dong Son mountain , runs  about 2km long from Duong Xa village, Thieu Duong commune, Thieu Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province to the foot of Ham Rong bridge  along the right bank of Ma River. The reason for the name Ham Rong is because viewed from above, Ham Rong mountain bends into 9 sections. At the end, it bulges like a dragon with its mouth wide open to suck water from the Ma River. 

Opposite Ham Rong Mountain, on the other side of the Ma River is Chau Phong Mountain, also known as Ngoc Mountain. From a distance, Chau Phong looks like a dragon playing with pearls. Two mountains – two sacred dragons have made this land legendary, majestic but no less poetic.

Ham Rong Mountain in Thanh Hoa  is located in the Ham Rong relic complex  including: Ham Rong Bridge, Ham Rong Mountain and Ham Rong Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Surrounding the mountain are rich valleys. Along with that, the green pine fields as far as the eye can see also create poetic beauty for the natural scenery here. 

With the rugged terrain, in history, Ham Rong mountain in Thanh Hoa has become a solid anti-aircraft point. Currently, Ham Rong is a famous sightseeing place, attracting a lot of tourists.

Ham Rong Mountain in Thanh Hoa is located in the Ham Rong tourist complex (Photo: Collectibles)

According to National Highway 1A, from Thanh Hoa city, if you want to go to Ham Rong mountain, you just need to turn left onto Cao Xuyen bridge. After that, continue to go about 3km and then turn right into Nghia Son territory for about 1km. Visitors can also catch a bus, taxi or coach to Ham Rong at an affordable price, convenient for moving.

2. Explore Ham Rong mountain in Thanh Hoa

Located in Ham Rong Thanh Hoa tourist area, Ham Rong  mountain in Thanh Hoa  has many beautiful scenes and is a stopover place for many tourists. On the mountain, there are Tien Son and Long Quang caves, which are two mysterious caves, keeping many miraculous stories. 

2.1. Long Quang Cave

Long Quang Cave is also known as Dragon Eye Cave. The two sides of the cave have two doors that look like majestic dragon eyes. Standing here, visitors can zoom in and see Ham Rong Bridge, capturing the beauty of the Ma River. 

Currently, on the stone walls in Long Quang cave, there are still many vestiges of the Later Le period. This place has been visited by many heroes and poets such as Le Loi, Cao Ba Quat…

Long Quang Cave is also known as Dragon Eye Cave (Photo: Collectibles)

2.2. Tien Son Cave

Not far from Long Quang cave is Tien Son cave with 3 layers of pristine stalactites. Coming here, visitors will be able to see firsthand the masterpieces of nature with a system of aquariums, the mysterious palace itself. Tien Son has 3 main caves , connected by small paths. Each cave has its own beauty, tinged with legend. 

Tien Son cave has pristine and legendary stalactites (Photo: Collectibles)

2.3. Ham Rong Bridge Thanh Hoa

Ham Rong Bridge Thanh Hoa is the only iron bridge across the Ma River, about 5km from the city center . The bridge was built in 1904, with the most modern steel arch bridge in Indochina. This is a historical place witnessing important moments of the nation associated with the Ham Rong victory. 

In 1972, the US imperialists used bombs to destroy traffic, completely paralyzing traffic. Under the bombs, the bridge was still firmly leaning against Ham Rong mountain, reflecting on the Ma river. In 1973, the bridge was restored, becoming a historical and cultural symbol. The image of a resilient bridge in the past has become a symbol of the indomitable will of the people of Thanh Hoa. 

Ham Rong Bridge – a symbol of a heroic history of Thanh Hoa (Photo: VnExpress)

Up to now, Ham Rong Bridge is  a famous check-in place in Thanh Hoa  . This is also a great place to watch the sunset, visitors can fully admire every line and scenery of the city. 

3. Ham Rong mountain tourism experience in Thanh Hoa

As the leading destination of the land of talented people, every year, Ham Rong mountain in Thanh Hoa attracts a lot of tourists to visit and explore. With the experience of a son of Thanh, I recommend you to note the following:

3.1. Destinations near Ham Rong Mountain

Although possessing an interesting natural scenery, Ham Rong Mountain does not have too many destinations. Therefore, you can combine Ham Rong mountain tourism in Thanh Hoa with neighboring addresses such as:

Truc Lam Ham Rong Zen Monastery – an address that attracts a large number of Buddhist followers (Photo: Collectibles)

• Dong Son ancient village:  in the list of 10 most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam. 
• Canh Tien Mountain:  the place where the artillery barricade protects Ham Rong bridge. 
• Truc Lam Ham Rong Zen Monastery:  has a view of the whole scene of Ham Rong Bridge and Ma River.
• Temple of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and Martyrs in Thanh Hoa province:  expressing the nation’s tradition of “drinking water, remembering its source”. 

3.2. What to eat at Ham Rong mountain?

Thanh Hoa cuisine is diverse with many delicious Thanh Hoa specialties that delight visitors. After exploring Ham Rong mountain, you will also enjoy many typical dishes such as:  Thanh Hoa spring rolls ,  Thanh Hoa shrimp cakes , green tea, rolls, harrow gears, little cakes, banh mi, bitter leaf soup …

Nem chua – a famous specialty of Thanh Hoa (Photo: Collected)

These are all local specialties, showing the culture and taste of the land of Thanh. Visitors can enjoy it on the spot or buy it as a gift for friends and relatives.