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Explore beauty of heritage trees at Marble Mountains Tourist Area

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
March 03, 2019, 10:58 [GMT+7]

In addition to boasting pagodas, caves and limestone mounts, the Marble Mountains Tourist Area special national-level relic site also possesses 7 precious trees which have been recognised as Viet Nam Heritage Trees by the National Committee of Nature and Environmental Protection.

A 600-year-old ‘Sop’ tree is located on the east side of the Thuy Son mount, just behind the Linh Ung Pagoda.
A 600-year-old ‘Sop’ tree is located on the east side of the Thuy Son mount, just behind the Linh Ung Pagoda.

In detail, there are a ‘Sop’ (ficus pisocarpa blume) tree, a 'Thi' (diospyros decandra) tree, 3 ‘Bo ket’ (locust) trees, and 2 terminalia catappa trees. All of these giant trees are between 205 and 610 years old, and they have cultural and historical value in the district.

Let’s explore the beauty of these old trees through some stunning photos captured by our reporter Xuan Son.

The ‘Sop’ tree features large canopies, covering the roof of the Linh Ung Pagoda, creating a spectacular setting.
The ‘Sop’ tree features large canopies, covering the roof of the Linh Ung Pagoda, creating a spectacular setting.
-During the city’s resistance wars against the French and the Americans, the ‘Sop’ was a perfect place for Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers to take a rest and hold meetings. In the American war, a secret office at the foot of this tree, Ta Chon Cave, was used to host important meetings of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.
During the city’s resistance wars against the French and the Americans, the ‘Sop’ was a perfect place for Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers to take a rest and hold meetings. In the American war, a secret office at the foot of this tree, Ta Chon Cave, was used to host important meetings of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.
The 3 locust trees with large diameters are located along a footpath leading to the mysterious Tang Chon Cave.
The 3 locust trees with large diameters are located along a footpath leading to the mysterious Tang Chon Cave.
The 3 locust trees are between 160 and 211 years old.
The 3 locust trees are between 160 and 211 years old.
These trees are being carefully tended, and they are periodically sprayed with insecticide twice a year.
These trees are being carefully tended, and they are periodically sprayed with insecticide twice a year.
A view of the over 200-year-old ‘Thi’ tree behind the Tam Thai Pagoda
A view of the over 200-year-old ‘Thi’ tree behind the Tam Thai Pagoda
Only a few visitors have direct access to this tree because it is obscured by Tam Thai pagoda’s roof and the limestone mounts.
Only a few visitors have direct access to this tree because it is obscured by Tam Thai pagoda’s roof and the limestone mounts.
The trees still bloom every year as normal, proving its vitality over historical periods.
The trees still bloom every year as normal, proving its vitality over historical periods.
The 2 terminalia catappa trees in front of the pagoda’s entrances
The 2 terminalia catappa trees in front of the pagoda’s entrances
One is over 350 years old (left), whilst the other is 240 years old. Both of them have wide canopies.
One is over 350 years old (left), whilst the other is 240 years old. Both of them have wide canopies.
The tree-trunks are large, featuring beautiful stature.
The tree-trunks are large, featuring beautiful stature.
-The root grows on the soil surface, creating many fancy shapes.
The root grows on the soil surface, creating many fancy shapes.
Legend has it that the 2 terminalia catappa trees in front of the Tam Thai Pagoda are associated with many folk tales and love stories
Legend has it that the 2 terminalia catappa trees in front of the Tam Thai Pagoda are associated with many folk tales and love stories

 

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