Exploring Anh Vu Mountain

      On the huge That Son Range (Seven Mountains) along highway 91 from Long Xuyen to Chau Doc, Anh Vu, or Ket, Mountain is a well known and favorite destination for travelers. The 225 meter mountain is located in Thoi Son ward, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province.
Along the rough roads to Anh Vu Mountain there are many restaurants and rest stops with various specialties in green gardens. Our group stopped at “Hammock Rest Stop” and was warmly welcomed by friendly faces. We ordered palm juice, a specialty of this region, and asked for the way to the mountain. After a couple of minutes resting in hammocks, we continued to the mountain.
In a minute, the mountain was in front of us and we were surprised by its magnificence and beauty but we easily reached the Ket tourist area near the top of the mountain. Climbing the stairs we started to conquer this legendary mountain.
There are over 10 interesting sites on the mountain, from the foot to the top and along its slopes, which tourists should not miss such as Fairy Well and Truc Lam, Ngoc Hoang, Phat Thay, Huynh Long and Phat Mau temples.
Mo Ket, a giant rock, is a rest area located half way up the mountain and from here the mountain appears to be moving as the cloud masses that pass by are always changing. Temperatures here average 18 to 24 Celsius degree in spite of the heat at noon. Nearby is Dai Mountain, like a giant rock garden, and an ancient temple, both worth a visit.
It’s interesting that there is a well on the top of Ket Mountain. It’s named Fairy Well and is a must-see for those who conquer this mountain. The well looks like a cave adhering to rocks and its water is fresh and cool. No one knows its origin or its source.
That Son Range, and Anh Vu Mountain in particular, are known for the monks who lead a religious life in the mountain such as Doan Minh Huyen, founder of the Buu Son Ky Huong religion with Buddhist origins.
The mountain is open for excursions and religious purposes.