Thac Bo Temple

Thac Bo Temple

Bo Waterfall is the ancient name of the section of Da River when it flows through Bo market area, Hao Trang commune. Currently, it has been divided into two communes, Thung Nai Hoa Binh of Cao Phong district and Vay Nua commune of Da Bac district. Since ancient times, this has been a rich land where Muong people live. Legend has it that Lady Thac Bo Temple worships two female generals, Mrs. Dinh Thi Van, from the Muong ethnic group and a lady (name unknown) from the Dao ethnic group. During the reign of King Le Loi, the two women were instrumental in helping people and soldiers transport food and boats through Thac Bo to Muong Le (Son La) to quell the rebellion. After their death, the two women often had epiphanies to help people safely cross the famous dangerous and harsh waterfall when the Da River had not yet stopped its flow. The people were grateful so they built a temple to worship the two women to show their respect and hope that they would bless and protect them from danger when passing through the water. Built according to the view of the river, like a mountain with charming scenery, Thac Bo temple relic area is divided into 2 areas, Thac Bo Ba Chua temple on the left bank located on top of Hang Than hill, in Vay Nua commune and Thac Bo temple on the left bank. Bo Waterfall on the right bank is located at the foot of Bo Waterfall, right next to the Da River. After a number of restoration and rebuilding times, the temple still retains its unique and characteristic features. The temple on the left bank has a nail-shaped architectural plan, including a main worship house and a harem house. In front of the temple there are 5 doors covered with fish-scale tile roofs. The main door hangs a grand character written in Chinese characters. On the roof there is an embossed dragon face. The temple on the right bank consists of 3 main worship rooms and a harem, built on 2 floors leaning against the mountain. The first floor is a place to stay for pilgrims, and the second floor is a place to worship gods. In the temple, we not only worship Lady Thac Bo but also worship other deities such as the Great Council, the Five Venerable Men, Princess Son Trang, the Four Palaces of Thanh Co, the Four Palaces of Thanh Cau, the Great King Tran Quoc Tuan, Four Palaces of Chau Ba. The temple festival takes place from the 7th day of the first lunar month, lasting until the end of the third lunar month. Every year, Thac Bo Temple National Historical Site attracts tens of thousands of tourists to sightsee and celebrate. This place is not only a sacred religious address to pray for peace and luck, but is also chosen for a favorable start to the spring travel journey, exploring the impressive natural beauty of Hoa Binh Lake. Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration

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