Mat Than Mountain, the picturesque ‘great love cup’ of Cao Bang mountains

When it comes to Cao Bang, many tourists only know about Ban Gioc waterfall, Nguom Ngao cave, Lenin stream, Pac Bo cave, Khuoi Ky village… but do not know that this land also has Mat Than mountain with its breathtaking beauty. infatuated with people.

It is called God’s Eye Mountain because near the top of the mountain there is a round hole through it. When viewed from a distance, the round hole on the top of the mountain reminds people of the eye. With such a unique shape, Mat Than mountain attracts a lot of tourists to take pictures.

The unique beauty of the “great love cup” of Mat Than Mountain

With towering limestone topography consisting of many conical blocks and interwoven towers, Mat Than Mountain has always been a wild and majestic destination that many people love. Especially when you come here at dawn, you will admire the scene of the sun gradually rising, golden rays gradually appearing behind the mountains, shining warm rays through the “god’s eyes”, creating a halo. Sparkling aura like it only appears in the movies.

Photo: @vietnamtravel_vn.

If in the rainy season, Nam Tra waterfall always pours torrents of water and throws white foam like a silk strip bending through the rocks, then in the dry season, at the bottom of the lake at the foot of Mat Than mountain will appear the grass is as smooth as velvet. Flickering somewhere are cows grazing straight, creating a peaceful scene in the middle of the mountains with the message of Cao Bang.

Photo: @thuongdinh97.

Where is God’s Eye Mountain?

Located inside the valley of Ban Danh hamlet, Quoc Toan commune, Tra Linh district, Cao Bang, Mat Than mountain is only about 2km from Thang Hen lake and about 50km from Cao Bang city center. If you follow the provincial road, you just need to turn right into Thang Hen lake and then ask for directions to Ban Danh village, go through the trail in front of the foot of the mountain to reach Mat Than mountain.

Photo: @hahien_doy.

The birth of the name God’s Eye Mountain

Than Eye Mountain stands out with a large circular cave right on the top, from a distance you will feel like this is a very unique “eye” looking down at the valley below. Than Eye Mountain is also known as Phja Piót by the locals because in the Tay language it means puncture mountain.

Photo: @khanh_ljnh.

The right time to go to God’s Eye Mountain

Although the climate here is cool all year round and the natural scenery is different in each season, the best time to visit Mat Than Mountain is in the dry season, around September and October every year.

If in the rainy season, you will see next to Mat Than Mountain is the gentle Nam Tra Lake with emerald green water, when the dry season comes, all the water here “disappears” in just a few hours. No one can explain this mysterious natural phenomenon, but the valley scene with long green grass has helped the natural picture at Mat Than Mountain to be more beautiful than ever.

Photo: @hahien_doy.

If you are looking for a “place to stop” that has both majestic natural beauty and a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, then Mat Than Mountain is the perfect choice for you to enjoy your enjoyable vacation.

.

2DEP Travel

Đăng bởi: Tuấn Nguyễn