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Jan 16, 2018 / 01:28

Exploring the 6th ranking Southern cava

Kinh Chu cave temple in Pham Menh commune, Kinh Mon district, Hai Duong province situated on Duong Nham mountain chain (also known as Bo Da, Xuyen Chau, Thach Mon). The cave was classified as one of six beautiful caves across the country by the ancient feudal court.

Kinh Chu temple dedicated to Buddha, King Ly Than Tong, Ly Chieu Hoang, Zen master Minh Khong, Huyen Quang, a principal disciple of Buddha. Fairy cave dedicated to the Mother Goddess and Fairy in the mountain has two ancient stone statues of Buddha. 
 
Three-arched-entrances gate of Kinh Chu temple
Three-arched-entrances gate of Kinh Chu temple
Looking towards the North from An Phu mount, Duong Nham moutain chain is like a giant rockery in the middle of the vast Kinh Thay river valley. In the north of Duong Nham is a river bending along the foot of moutain range, which creates pictureque landscapes. 

During the resistance war against the Nguyen-Mong invaders, King Tran Nhan Tong commanded the army to be stationed on the mountain to stop enemy attack on maritime traffic.
 
The pathway leading to Kinh Chu cave
The pathway leading to Kinh Chu cave
Kinh Chu cave is a scenic spot of the Northeast. Many kings, celebrities, and mandarins from various times such as Pham Su Manh, King Le Thanh Tong, Vu Can, Minister of Rites in the Later Le dynasty, Truong Quoc Dung, Minister of Punishments in the Nguyen dynasty, etc. came, were moved by the natural scenery, and left poems on the cliffs. These are written in 54 epitaphs engraved in the cave walls by local stone-cutters.
 
Thanks to stelae carved on the cliffs over the past centuries, Kinh Chu cave has special cultural and historical values despite being only ranked 6th among the most beautiful grottos across the country.
 
The entrance to Fairy cave dedicated to Eight male general (Bat Bo Son Trang)
The entrance to Fairy cave dedicated to Eight male general (Bat Bo Son Trang)
With attractive landscapes, special cultural and historical values as well as convenient waterway and road, Kinh Chu relic area draws more and more visitors.

On December 10th, 2017, An Phu – Kinh Chu – Nham Duong complex of historical relics and scenic spots will officially receive special national relic certificate  according to the decision No. 2499/QĐ-Ttg on

December 22nd, 2016 of the Prime Minister. 
Special national relic complex of An Phu – Kinh Chu – Nham Duong is one of 85 special national heritage sites recognized and the second special national relic of Hai Duong province after the Con Son - Kiep Bac historic and architectural art relic.