On the weekend, I was determined to conquer Ket mountain alone. After the rains, the road up the mountain was cool, the grass and trees also woke up after the harsh drought. In terms of height, Ket mountain is not considered the "roof" of the 7 That Son peaks, but it is still majestic, challenging the will of many people. After the first quick steps, I arrived at Son Than temple. Because of investment in tourism development, Ket mountain has many works serving the religious needs of visitors, including Son Than temple. Symbolized by a giant tiger head, Son Than temple brings a sense of majesty. After passing Son Than temple, my sweat started pouring out like a shower.
On this trip, I had a few more companions. They were pilgrims from Can Tho City, visiting and worshiping the supernatural beings at Ket Mountain. They said that pilgrimage to Ket Mountain is an annual “custom” for spiritual needs. Not to mention the sacred legends associated with this mountain, just the majestic natural scenery, the strangely shaped rocks, created by nature to have a unique beauty are also the very special attraction of Ket Mountain.
The rock outcrop that gave rise to the name Ket Mountain in folklore.
Like many people, my first goal was to reach the rock with the shape of a parrot’s head, majestically standing tall between the sky and earth through the ups and downs of time. Looking up from the foot of the mountain, “Mr. Ket’s beak” looks quite similar to the shape of a parrot’s head. But when I got closer, I realized that was no longer accurate. However, with the arrangement of nature, that rock is still the highlight that creates the name “Ket mountain”.
At the “Mr. Ket” mine, I enjoyed taking pictures of the scenery, enjoying the optimism of a person who loves to conquer. Meanwhile, other tourists came to burn incense at the Chu Vi Nam Non Bay Nui temple. They respectfully burned incense, praying for good things for themselves and their families, looking quite sincere. Some people were like me, they came to the “Mr. Ket” mine to enjoy the coolness of nature, looking at the open landscape of the land and sky and blurted out: “The scenery in An Giang is really beautiful!”.
Because I only came to Ket Mountain to experience, I moved quite quickly. Leaving behind the friendly smiles of the pilgrims, I became the only lone traveler on the way up the mountain. The higher I went, the steeper the path became. The steps piled up one after another, testing the endurance of the travelers. Sweat soaked my back and streamed down my face, I walked diligently, breathing evenly and my eyes always observing the surroundings to experience the natural scenery.
Despite the investment in tourism development, Ket Mountain's landscape still retains its wildness. Because I was alone, I felt like I was in harmony with nature. The space was unexpectedly quiet, with only the sound of my footsteps, my panting, and the sound of cicadas chirping on the top of a tree. For a moment, I thought I was lost in the wildness of Ket Mountain hundreds of years ago. At this moment, I remembered the words of some friends in Tinh Bien Town. They said that if you want to have good health, you should climb Ket Mountain regularly to challenge your physical strength.
On the way, I occasionally met other travelers. They walked a short distance, then sat down to rest for a while. Although tired, everyone was excited to come to Ket Mountain to worship the supernatural beings. The higher I went, the more tired my legs became. While resting next to a rock on the side of the road, I met a local. He was carrying a heavy bag of materials, slowly moving up the mountain. Perhaps, with the steep slope, this was the only way to transport things up the mountain. When asked how much time it took to go up and down the mountain every day, he just smiled and replied: "It depends on fate". Some travelers asked: "How long until we reach the top?". He replied: "Just a little more". Having often conquered mountains in the That Son region, I knew that his "just a little more" meant a little more sweat. After about 10 minutes of effort, I reached the top of Ket Mountain. On the top of the mountain, you can visit many pilgrimage sites, such as: Tien Well, Tien Yard, Amitabha Temple... all located in high positions, providing a wide view of the majestic nature of the Seven Mountains region.
Standing at Gieng Tien, I happily enjoyed the results of my nearly one hour of climbing. In front of me, Nha Bang ward with its bustling urban areas appeared mixed with the green of the trees. On this side, Tra Su mountain, after a few rains, was greener and fresher. Occasionally, the purple of the mountain Lagerstroemia trees entered my sight, making me feel more relaxed. Leaving behind all my worries and concerns about the future, I felt my heart lighten as I merged with nature.
Returning down the mountain with the joy of having completed my goal, I leisurely walked up the stairs. At this time, I remembered the words of my friends in Tinh Bien Town: "If you have the chance, you should go up Ket Mountain to visit, to feel the beauty of the mountains and forests, to see that Tinh Bien land always gives people unforgettable experiences!"
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