A famous Ancient Tree In the southwest of Cai Rang Floating Market which has A Thousands of the long Roots to surprise the travelers while visiting the Mekong Delta Vietnam By Bike.
CAN THO in Mekong Delta Vietnam has a Tree more than 150 years old with thousands of roots in the air and on the ground are now attractive destinations in the Mekong Delta.
Thousand Roots in Network
The tree is located in the Gian Gua Relic Area in Nhon Khanh hamlet, Nhon Nghia commune, Phong Dien district, Can Tho city. According to people here, despite the devastating war, the existing tree canopy is about 3,000 square meters, the average height of more than 10 meters.
A tree called Si or Gua is the scientific name of Ficus Microcarpa, of the Mulberry family. This is a woody plant, with additional roots growing over time from the trunk and branches. "No one has counted the exact number of roots but certainly more than a thousand. Because of so many roots, the tree absorbs enough water and nutrients to sustain life," said Ba Ho (64 years old). the assistant cleans at the monument, said.
A Part Of The Root's Tree
No one knows the origin of this mess so far. Many people who have lived in the area for a long time, such as Mrs. Ba, assert that when they were young, their blankets covered a large area. Many young roots continue to grow on the trunk. Despite being an old tree, the tree has the main roots not too big, the largest branches are only half the arms of an adult. Many stalks become rough with time.
The first stump today is gone. People mark (as in the picture) to remember its location, in the middle of the yard at the entrance to the monument. There is also Co Mieu Ba, a place of spiritual activities of local people.
Resting Corner Under The Tree
Gian Gua Relic Area has been classified as a historic city level in April 2013 by the People's Committee of Can Tho. This is also the first Vietnamese Heritage Tree in the Mekong Delta region. Under these luxuriant trees was a revolutionary base during the resistance war against the French and the Americans of the people and people here.
The twisted and twisted twigs of branches intertwine in the air, below the ground to create a mysterious space. You have to crouch down to creep inside, the deeper you go, the more visitors feel lost in the maze.
Vietnam Heritage Tree Sign
There are 2 paths to this Gian Gua Historic Site. From the center of Can Tho city, tourists follow the Vong Cung street in My Khanh commune, Phong Dien district, cross the ferry to Nhon Nghia commune and ask for directions. Or you go from Can Tho to Hau Giang, turn onto Highway 61B (Vi Thanh road), close to the foot of Rach Sung bridge, then turn left will see the road signs to the monument.
Monuments do not charge for sightseeing. According to Mrs. Ba Hon, the morning was the time when this place welcomed a large number of foreign visitors. "Vietnamese customers often go in the afternoon and late afternoon," she said.
Mrs Ba Hon
Mrs. Ba Hon said that there are currently 4 groups established to take turns cleaning and tending this trees. "We do one day per person. The simple job is to ensure hygiene and remind visitors not to damage the trees," she said.
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