Ba Danh Pagoda - Ngoc Mountain
Ba Danh Pagoda (also called Bao Son Pagoda) located in Danh Xa Hamlet, Ngoc Son Commune, Kim Bang District, Ha Nam Province, about 10km to Phu Ly City, next to the romantic Day river. Ba Danh pagoda is considered one of the nicest and most ancient pagodas in Ha Nam because of the seaside views and the mountainous surroundings, as well as the architecture of the pagoda itself.
Among the Vietnamese, the temple has been known as the “Deserted Pagoda” for a long time. There are many ways to explain this saying, the opinion is considered the most standard that Ba Danh Pagoda is located in a secluded location, far from the population, surrounded by rivers on 3 sides, dense forest, and many wild animals, so no one enters. If you want to visit Ba Danh Pagoda, there is only a way to row a boat across the Day River, but because of inconvenience, tourists are sparse.
Ba Danh Complex covers 10ha and contains more than 40 separate structures.. Like other pagodas, Ba Danh Pagoda was built to worship Buddha and Tu Phap (Cloud Dharma, Rain Dharma, Thunder Dharma, Lightning Dharma), a popular belief of North pagodas in VietNam.
After offering incense at the pagoda, visitors can continue on to see Ngoc Mountain and see the miniature Ha Nam landscape of the land of Kim Bang. Connecting Ba Danh pagoda with Ngoc mountain is a luxuriant fruit garden. In particular, the garden has the thousand-year-old ficus tree, attracting the attention of many visitors.
If tourists have chance to visit Ha Nam province, Ba Danh Pagoda is a must-see place that should not be missed!
In particular, Ba Danh Pagoda - Ngoc Mountain is only about 10km to Tien Loc Palace Hotel. Tien Loc Palace is a perfect choice to help you sleep well and enjoy comfortable moments after a long day of exploring Ha Nam.