Da Dung Mountain – one of the attractive destinations in Ha Tien, Kien Giang, not only stands out with its majestic natural beauty but also contains many unique historical and cultural stories. Located about 6 km from the center of Ha Tien town, Da Dung Mountain is a limestone block about 100 meters high, with many mysterious caves and beautiful landscapes. Coming to Da Dung Mountain, visitors will admire uniquely shaped rocks, explore mysterious caves and enjoy the fresh air of nature. Let’s explore Da Dung Mountain with Ha Tien Vegas and the interesting things this place has to offer.
1. Where is Erecting Stone Mountain? Moving instructions
- Address: My Lo Hamlet, My Duc Commune, Ha Tien, Kien Giang Province
Da Dung Mountain is proud to be a unique destination, possessing vivid natural beauty and an important position in national defense strategy. Located 7 km north of Ha Tien and 4 km south from the Vietnam – Cambodia border, the mountain becomes an ideal stop on the journey to explore the natural and historical wonders of Kien Giang.
You can choose the easiest route starting from Ha Tien along Highway 80, through Xa Xia international border gate, then turn right near Thach Dong. Da Dung Mountain is not only a masterpiece of nature but also has legends and important historical events of the land of Ha Tien.
2. Road to Da Dung Ha Tien mountain
If you want to go through all 14 caves to reach the top of Da Dung mountain, visitors must cross a winding staircase with a length of 3,200m. The road up the mountain has many beautiful scenery, but there are many steep sections and many sections where the road seems to fall into a cliff or is winding. Furthermore, there are many sections of the road that require you to squeeze through rock crevices that are only large enough for one person.
All of these create a wonderful adventure experience when coming to Da Dung Mountain. From there, visitors can experience challenges and discover new moments with every step here.
3. Interesting experiences when coming to Da Dung mountain
Stepping into Da Dung Thach Sach mountain, you will be immersed in the mystical atmosphere of Ha Tien land. This place will give visitors the experience of admiring the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests, exploring caves and rewinding the timeline of heroic history.
3.1. Enjoy the pristine, majestic beauty
Da Dung Mountain has a rare wildness and majesty that is likened to Phong Nha cave. When standing in the middle of the mountain, visitors can admire the wonderful natural picture of Ha Tien displayed before their eyes. Surrounding rice fields, swamps and bushes create a wild, mysterious work of art.
Not only that, the mountain is formed from many layers of limestone. Therefore, under the influence of the weather, this place appears with strange cliffs and caves.
3.2. Explore caves inside the mountain
The caves inside Da Dung mountain vary in form from spacious and flat to rugged and dark caves, each cave brings a different mystery.
First, Le Cong Gia cave with the wind flowing in creates an ideal space if visitors need to rest. Bong Lai Cave is a magical world with incense smoke, a massive Buddha statue, and uniquely shaped rocks. Bitter Melon Cave has oval-shaped stalactites like bitter melon growing from the rock. Meanwhile, Trong Ngu cave brings the sound of beats echoing back to prehistoric times.
It is impossible not to mention Than Kim Quy cave with turtle-shaped stone slabs creating a sacred space. In particular, Xa Loc Ky cave is deep and dark, with a “skylight” connecting to the top with green leaves and vines, giving visitors the feeling of discovering a magical and enchanting world.
3.3. Looking back at the nation’s heroic history of defending the country
Da Dung Mountain has played an important role since the 18th century, as an outpost of the Ha Tien people in the resistance war against the Siamese army. During the two wars before 1975, the mountain became a base for revolutionary activities and a key connection point of route 1C. Furthermore, this is also the place where fierce battles took place.
In particular, during the period 1977 – 1978, the mountain also played an important outpost role in the Southwest border war. This proves the strength and courage of the nation in protecting the national border.
4. Experience climbing Mount Dung Kien Giang you need to know
The reference tour ticket price is 20,000 VND/time/person.
Check the weather forecast before going to avoid dangerous and slippery rainy days.
Bring a flashlight to explore the caves deep inside the mountain.
Choose sneakers and loose-fitting clothing for comfort while sightseeing.
You can choose to hire a tour guide if you are not familiar with the cave system of Da Dung mountain in Ha Tien.
Choose accommodation at hotels near the area, enjoy cuisine at Ha Tien center after the tour.
5. Places to visit near Da Dung mountain relic
Once you have explored Da Dung Mountain, start your journey to discover more interesting places around. These destinations help you have more memorable moments, explore more deeply the land of Ha Tien and the unique culture of Kien Giang.
5.1. Thach Dong
Thach Dong is also known as Thon Van Thach Dong. This is an 80m high blue stone block that stands out in the middle of a large land. From the top of the mountain, you will have a panoramic view of Ha Tien, with Cambodian squirrel villages existing along the border.
5.2. Xa Xia Pagoda
Xa Xia Pagoda is located on Provincial Road 28, My Duc Commune, Ha Tien. The pagoda is a unique architectural work of the Southern Khmer people. Each year, the pagoda organizes festivals according to traditional Khmer customs, and is also the center of cultural activities of the local Khmer ethnic community.
5.3. Ha Tien Prison
Ha Tien Prison is located on a 30x25m rectangular plot of land, surrounded by a solid stone wall 3.5m high and 0.5m thick with four watchtowers at the four corners. This relic marks the crimes of the French colonialists, where thousands of Vietnamese patriots were detained and tortured. At the same time, this is also the starting point of a Communist Party of Vietnam cell in the South since 1930.
5.4. Phu Dung Pagoda
Phu Dung Pagoda is the most poetic and beautiful pagoda in Ha Tien – Kien Giang. Especially in the afternoon, with the atmosphere of dark clouds and light drizzle, this place becomes unusually lyrical and poetic. Every time they visit, especially during holidays and New Year, visitors have the opportunity to worship and experience the sacred space here.
During the journey to explore the land of Ha Tien, Da Dung Mountain becomes a destination not to be missed. Not only is it a wonderful natural symbol, the mountain is also a historical witness to important battles and historical events. Coming to experience the mysterious caves and admiring the majestic beauty of the rocky mountains, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture and history of the red land of Kien Giang.
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