Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is the first pagoda built in the northern border region of Cao Bang province. This place attracts many tourists due to its sacredness and unique Buddhist architecture, along with the peaceful, pristine natural scenery.
The pagoda in the remote border area
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is located halfway up Phia Nham mountain, about 500m from Ban Gioc waterfall, in Dam Thuy commune, Cao Bang province. This is the first pagoda built in the country’s border area.
Inaugurated on December 15, 2014, Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda has a main view overlooking the entire Ban Gioc fall. From the pagoda’s location, you can admire the rice fields, the white water of the majestic Ban Gioc fall amidst the mountains, clouds and sky.
The pagoda is known to visitors not only for its significant spiritual role but also as a famous tourist destination with a unique location.
A unique architecture of the pagoda
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda was built in the traditional Vietnamese pagoda architectural style, using familiar materials such as bricks, tiles, and ironwood, with a traditional Vietnamese pagoda roof and a system of letters and parallel sentences.
The pagoda is designed with full items including: Tam Bao hall, Tam Quan, Bodhisattva Statue Area, ancestral shrine, Mother Goddesses Temple, Eden Garden, Arhat statues garden…
At Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda, there is a shrine to honor the local hero, Nung Tri Cao, a historical figure with great military talent who made significant contributions to protecting the country’s northern border. This character is considered a symbol of Cao Bang’s history and culture.
In particular, visitors can see the giant bronze bell, weighing about 1.5 tons. This is one of the pagoda’s famous highlights.
Although located right next to a world-famous scenic spot, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda has a very quiet space, truly a Buddhist land.
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda was built to serve the spiritual and religious needs of local people and visitors. At the same time, it is also a place for Buddhists to pray for peace and a happy, peaceful life.
Source: collected by An
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