Boarding a passenger ship, before reaching the Bo Temple, you
could enjoy the fresh air, contemplate the beauty of heaving mountains covered
with the lush green colour and feel the clear and cool water, as if you are in
the wonderland in Hoa Binh lake.
The
Bo Temple is a spiritual tourism site that attracts many visitors.
Previously, Bo Waterfall Temple was located in Hao Trang commune.
After many changes in administrative geography, the temple now lies in Thung
Nai commune, Cao Phong district and Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district.
Legend has it that the temple worships the Gods of Bo waterfall,
including Dinh Thi Van, a woman of the Muong ethnic group and another woman of
the Dao ethnic group in Vay Nua. Those women encouraged local people to donate
food and rowed along the waterfall together with people to support the army of
King Le Loi, helping them overcome the challenges of Da River. After many successful
trips, in their last voyage, the raging storm capsized the boat that was loaded
with a lot of food. Even after their passing, the soul of the two women still
helped people safely go through the waterfall and created favourable weather.
Thus, local residents honoured the women as the Gods and established a temple to
worship them.
Local people honour the two women as the "Gods of Bo waterfall”.
Each year, the Bo Temple’s festival begins on the second day of the Lunar New
Year and lasts until the fourth lunar month. The temple receives thousands of
visitors each day to pray for blessings. From the Bo Temple, people can see the
whole view of the immense lake and picturesque landscapes, bringing tranquil,
gentle and peaceful feelings, like all problems in life are put away.
During the trip to the Temple of Gods of Bo waterfall, visitors
can explore the Bo waterfall cavern, a gift of nature with mesmerising natural
structure created by thousand-year-old stalactites of various shapes./.
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