Ho Son commune belongs to Tam Dao
district, Vinh Phuc province, about 40km from
Hanoi. Ho Son is the midland region adjacent to the
Tam Dao mountain range, Ho Son has the mountainous terrain with undulating
hills, come between narrow paddy fields forming terraces over the hill.
Coming to Ho Son visitors will will enjoy special local vegetables like
Chayote, scenic view of Lang Ha lake and offer incense at the sacred Chan Suoi temple. These are two typical places and is the pride of the local
people.
Chan Suoi temple is located at the foot of Silver Waterfall, combining all
streams flowing around the area, the temple is in Lang Ha hamlet, a
provincial historical site and was renovated in 1996. Chan Suoi temple is in
a romantic position of mountains and rivers, the front is a large flow of a
stream pouring into Lang Ha lake, on the right is Silver Waterfall and the
ancient iron wood forest, Chan Suoi bridge is only 27m long however it bears
the shape of romantic and poetic Kieu Bridge with large and cool place,
immense sky and water and shady trees. The temple is right on the Highway 2
from Vinh Yen to Tam Dao district.
The gate of Chan Suoi temple includes 4 pillars. Over 100m pass the gate is
main part, Chan Suoi temple is designed with 4 horizontal chambers, wide
open at the beginning as a veranda, the parapet is built above, decorated
with 2 dragons flanking a moon. Below is 2 columns forming an entrance. The
space in the middle of the temple has a 1.2m tall cylindrical pillar,
visitors can put the offering tray on top. Legend has it that her burial
tomb of Dao Lieu, mother of the Royal Queen named Lang Thi Tieu, who was
said to passed away when she arrived here, her grave was built by the ants
and soon become a sacred grave, and thus local people built this temple
dedicated to her.
Lang Ha lake comes from Tam Dao mountain and flows to Cuu Yen stream and
spread to Gia Khanh, Huong Son and Tam Hop communes, the lake's water volume
is large with beautiful scenery, peaceful setting, partly quiet and
isolated, Lang Ha lake is surrounded by Tam Dao mountain and undulating
hills. Lang Ha lake is seen as a beautiful natural picture. From on high,
the small green lake is an ideal location for those who want to avoid the
noise, immersed in nature. The serenity helps forget all troubles, fatigue
and bustle of life and fall into the tranquil atmosphere.
Coming to offer incense at Chan Suoi temple visitors can view Lang Ha lake
within the sight for the lake is just next to the temple, in this situation
you will feel more relax, especially when you see the peaceful life of
people living around the lake, the picture of a boat sliding over the
tranquil water at sunset or the little house nestled beside the hill.
Surrounding the lake is Tam Dao mountain, interspersed between ancient
forest. Not only can you behold the lake scenery, visitors also have the
opportunity to explore the majestic beauty of Tam Dao mountain range, on top
of the mountain you will discover natural forests and feel incredible
beauty.
With natural beauty combined with artificial settings, Chan Suoi temple and
Lang Ha lake of Ho Son commune is the result of human achievements over the
process of transformation of mountains and rivers to serve human life,
carrying the relics of history.
