PHU THO- An ancient tree has 3 branches, representing the North, Central and South, but the same source.
To historical relic temple Hung (Phu Tho), in addition to places of worship, stone columns swear, wells pearl, grain god … tourists can admire the tall tree in front viva Thien Quang edges Temple Summer.
Trees taller than 5 meters, divided into three branches. The diameter of the base is about 35 cm, the main tip diameter is about 25 cm, the two branches have a trunk diameter of about 20 cm. The stalk is tilted about 30 degrees. Therefore, in 2009, the relic made steel pillars to keep trees from falling.
According to the observations of those who regularly take care of the tree, a new foliage will appear every two years. The first year the tree buds, the second year the bud becomes a canopy. When counting the foliage that has fallen from the trunk, scientists estimate the marigold is about 800 years old.
This is one of the oldest trees in the relic, witnessing many ups and downs of history. According to the epitaph at Thien Quang pagoda, the pagoda was built in the Tran dynasty with the word name “Vien Son ancient Tu”, to the 15th century it was renamed “Thien Quang Zen Tu.” Through many times of restoration, the pagoda is named Thien Quang as today.
According to historical records, on September 19, 1954, after the victory of Dien Bien Phu, President Ho Chi Minh visited Hung Temple. He sat under the shade of ten thousand trees in front of Thien Quang pagoda and talked with the cadres and soldiers of Tien Phong Army to prepare to take over the capital. The saying: “The Hung kings have built the country, we must keep the country together” was also said by Uncle during his visit to Hung Temple in 1954.
In addition to the 800-year-old cypress tree, the Hung temple relic also has many ancient trees that are hundreds of years old such as a big tree, a pine tree …
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