{"id":2709,"date":"2021-08-11T03:40:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T03:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/tourism\/the-majestic-ba-the-mountain"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:13:49","slug":"the-majestic-ba-the-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/tourism\/the-majestic-ba-the-mountain","title":{"rendered":"The majestic Ba The mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Among the tourist attractions in Ch\u00e2u \u0110\u1ed1c, N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea in An Giang is always mentioned, as it is a picturesque landscape that captivates countless visitors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, also known as V\u1ecdng Th\u00ea, originally called Hoa Th\u00ea S\u01a1n, was renamed during the Nguy\u1ec5n Dynasty due to name taboos. It is an isolated mountain standing alone in the Long Xuy\u00ean Quadrangle plain, now located in \u00d3c Eo Town, Tho\u1ea1i S\u01a1n District, An Giang Province. N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea is commonly used to refer to the cluster of mountains including Ba Th\u00ea, N\u00fai Nh\u1ecf, N\u00fai T\u01b0\u1ee3ng, N\u00fai Tr\u1ecdi, and N\u00fai Ch\u00f3c. Ba Th\u00ea Peak is the highest, rising over 200 meters. It would be incredibly exciting if your trip here is a \u201cph\u01b0\u1ee3t\u201d (adventure\/backpacking) journey.
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It was quite strenuous and dangerous when we climbed N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea on a motorbike, crawling up in first gear with great difficulty. On one side was a sheer cliff, on the other a deep green abyss filled with towering ancient trees. There are quite a few restaurants and eateries lined up along the mountainside. According to our guide: \u201cIt\u2019s manageable in the dry season, but in the rainy season, don\u2019t risk riding up here\u2014the road becomes extremely slippery. Local motorbike taxis have to reinforce their engines, change sprockets and chains just to make it to the top\u2026\u201d.
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To the west of the mountain lies the poetic and romantic Tho\u1ea1i H\u00e0 River. In front, it borders vast swamps, dense grass, and muddy terrain. Legend has it that in ancient times, Lord Tho\u1ea1i Ng\u1ecdc H\u1ea7u ordered the river to be widened for easier boat traffic and trade. Many locals living around the mountain also recount that this area once had leopards, elephants, and many rare animals; now only monkeys, forest birds, squirrels, herons, and ground cuckoos remain\u2026
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When visiting N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, tourists are treated to a breathtaking natural wonder bestowed by creation. Standing at the summit, you can take in a panoramic view of the entire area. Surrounding the mountain are vast fields stretching endlessly; far to the west lies the R\u1ea1ch Gi\u00e1 sea area, and slightly southwest, the majestic Th\u1ea5t S\u01a1n mountain range stands on the horizon.
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At the foot of the majestic N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea stands Linh S\u01a1n C\u1ed5 T\u1ef1, also known as the Four-Handed Buddha Temple\u2014a famous historical and cultural relic that attracts many visitors and devotees. The temple is situated on a high mound within a 10,000 m\u00b2 compound. Along the paths and throughout the temple grounds are centuries-old giant trees providing abundant shade. There are many legends about how the Four-Handed Buddha statue was brought here for worship, but perhaps the most widely accepted is the story told by the 85-year-old abbot of Linh S\u01a1n Temple, Venerable Th\u00edch Thi\u1ec7n Tr\u00ed.
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The story goes that in 1912, when the French mobilized locals to demolish a mound for building a military post, they discovered a Four-Handed Buddha statue over 1.7 meters tall made of fired clay buried about 2 meters deep. At that time, over 80% of the local residents were Khmer, so they planned to bring the statue to a Khmer temple. Strangely, even with dozens of strong young men, they could not lift it. The next day, the abbot of Linh S\u01a1n Temple prayed to bring the statue to his temple. Immediately, only about four people were able to easily carry it on a wooden litter back to the temple. Whatever the case, it remains a miraculous tale.
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What remains mysterious to this day and has no satisfactory explanation is that in the temple courtyard today, there are two very large stones facing each other, one engraved with ancient script. When the Four-Handed Buddha statue was brought back, it fit perfectly into the gap between these two ancient stones. The main hall of the temple was built exactly in that spot and remains so to this day.
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On December 6, 1989, the Four-Handed Buddha statue and the two ancient stones were recognized as a national cultural relic. The Vietnam Records Center also recognized the statue and the two ancient stone steles as having the oldest historical dates. Additionally, at the foot of N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, there is a \u0111\u00ecnh (communal house) dedicated to Phan Thanh Gi\u1ea3n.
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On N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, there is also a giant footprint that locals reverently call \u201cB\u00e0n Ch\u00e2n Ti\u00ean\u201d (Fairy\u2019s Footprint). Here, people built the ancient S\u01a1n Ti\u00ean T\u1ef1 Temple in 1933. The temple houses a precious stone stele recording the historical event on May 6, 1968, when a special forces team led by comrade Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n Mu\u00f4n eliminated 29 enemies at the summit of N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, causing panic and forcing the enemy to withdraw.
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Near the summit stands the massive \u0110\u1ea1i \u0110ao Tower. Legend says that long ago, a huge stone shaped like a sword suddenly appeared. After several days and nights of a fierce storm, the stone split open, revealing a large sword inside. From then on, people built a tower to protect the sword from rain and sun damage, serving as a place for worship.
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About 10 meters from S\u01a1n Ti\u00ean Temple is the \u00d3c Eo \u2013 An Giang Cultural Artifacts Exhibition House. This structure features architecture bearing the imprint of Hindu culture. To the north of N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, there are also \u00d4ng H\u1ed5 Cave, \u00d4ng T\u00e0 Peak, and places of worship for the Mountain God\u2026
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Standing on the majestic slopes of N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea, enjoying the refreshing breezes, gazing at the green expanse of mountains and forests, then looking out toward the villages, seeing endless rice fields stretching far away and glimpses of peaceful small houses\u2014this is when you truly feel the ultimate allure of the famous N\u00fai Ba Th\u00ea.
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