Bim Son town has many scenic relics which have been recognized by the State and ranked as national scenic relics since 1993; including the system of relics of the famous Thang Dong Cua Bong.
In the two ranges of limestone mountains Tuong Son and Ky Son in Area 10, Ba Dinh ward, Bim Son town, nature has created a system of interesting caves such as Trinh cave, Dao Nguyen cave, Co Tien cave, Xua cave and ancient cave. Quang Trung is dark and flexible. Those are the well-known natural caves.
The first cave is Dong Trinh: The cave door is about 5m higher than the ground, visitors who want to go up and enter the cave must climb along the path created by many stone steps; In front of the cave door are two very large stalactites that drop down like two levels of curtains to cover the cave about 40m2 wide, creating a discreet and serious atmosphere for all activities inside.
Legend has it that at the end of 1788, when Emperor Quang Trung and Tay Son Great Army went to the North to join forces with Grand Master Ngo Van So, Scholar Ngo Thi Nham, Inner Marquis Ninh Ton … withdrew from Thang Long citadel here. set up the Tam Giap Bien Son line.
Trinh Cave, which is beautiful, wide and discreet, was chosen by King Quang Trung as a place to meet generals. Here every day the generals come to the audience, report to King Quang Trung about the situation of troops, salaries, and weapons that have been prepared for the rapid advance to Thang Long. Therefore, folk used to call it Dong Trinh.
From Trinh Cave, tourists continue to go about 500m, turn to the left is Dao Nguyen cave – the cave entrance is about 3m higher than the ground, if you want to enter the cave, you have to follow a stone alley about 1m wide, entering the first cave, here we can admire many stalactites that look like elephants adoring, tigers bowing, eagles fluttering; Especially, there are many stalactites like Buddha sitting majestically, going inside is the second cave, here nature has created a flat stone about 3m2 wide, about 50cm high like an altar. , with many stalactites shaped like lamps, incense bowls, candle poles, fruit plates etc
According to legend, at this stone table since ancient times, people around the region have set up altars and set up incense sticks to worship Cao Son and Cao Cac gods – the mountain gods who are reigning and governing sacred mountain areas on the earth. The old gate of the hill is now Ba Dinh ward, Bim Son town.
People set up altars to worship Cao Son and Cao Cac in the heart of the cave, expressing the idea of expecting from the mountain god a miraculous power to take care of the people, protect the peaceful life, and keep the crops healthy. , eliminating epidemics for the people, helping people to stay healthy and happy, talented boys, beautiful girls…
Cua Bong Cave System – With the value of a national scenic spot, is a historical place associated with the image and activities of King Quang Trung – Nguyen Hue and the Tay Son Army during their 40-day stay here. before quickly marching to Thang Long to defeat 29,000 Qing invaders at the beginning of the year of the Rooster 1789…
Currently, the Urban Management Board ranks the national level of the town and the People’s Committee of Ba Dinh ward, Bim Son town. In order to effectively protect, manage and exploit the value of scenic relics, it is necessary to invest attention and guide the activities of all levels, sectors and organizations and individuals inside and outside the area. ./
Source: Collected internet.