Lang Son (VNA) - Tam Thanh pagoda is amust-see destination for tourists visiting the northeastern mountainousprovince of Lang Son.

Amid the hustling city of Lang Son, the in-cave pagoda welcomes flocks oftourists and pilgrims thanks to its rich spiritual, cultural and historicalvalues.

Tam Thanh pagoda was built for Taoism worshipping during the Le Dynasty, whichreigned from 1442 – 1789.

However, as Taoism’s positionin society faded, the venue was turned into a worshipping venue for Buddhismand Mother Goddesses.

Tam Thanh pagoda is a must-see attraction in any tour to Lang Son province.

 According to Hoang Minh Thien, TourGuide,Tam Thanh and Nhi Thanh are the most outstanding tourist attractions inLang Son city. The sites have a significant spiritual value and were recognisedas a national historical and cultural relic site in 1962. They welcome 200,000tourist arrivals per year.

Tam Thanh pagoda is home to various religions with statues and steles standingfor centuries. One of the most noticeable statues in the cave is the AmidaBuddha, casted in 16th century.

Besides contemplating religious, historical and artistic values, many visitorscome here to enjoy the breathtaking and mysterious beauty of the centuries-oldworshipping venue.

Nguyen Bao Lam said he has always wanted to visit Tam Thanh pagoda as it ismentioned in many old sayings and folk songs.

He was amazed when first stepped in this pagoda, sayingthat the pagoda is different from any pagodas he has visited as it is in acave.

Tam Thanh pagoda, with its rich historical and cultural values, is one of themost beautiful sites of Lang Son along with the Rampart of the Mac dynasty andTo Thi mountain.-VNA