National monument ranking for To Vo Gate Scenic Area

According to the Decision, the relic protection area is determined according to the minutes and maps zoning the relic protection areas in the dossier.

People's Committees at all levels where ranked relics are located, within the scope of their tasks and powers, shall carry out state management of relics in accordance with the provisions of law on cultural heritage.

To Vo Gate scenic spot converges all the historical, cultural, scientific, aesthetic, service - tourism and economic values. Therefore, this is an important material basis, the driving force for economic, tourism and cultural development of Quang Ngai province and the whole country.

To Vo Gate is a natural stone arch, nearly 8m long, its height depends on the tide level, but is usually around 5-6m (compared to the bridge deck above), 2.5m-3.5m (compared to the bridge deck below) at low tide.

To Vo Gate scenic spot was formed from the lava eruption of the Gieng Tien volcano (Ly Son), creating a thick basalt layer at the location of To Vo Gate. Over time, the basalt layer of To Vo Gate was broken and affected by the erosion of sea waves related to the sea level rise process, breaking into the middle rock layer which has a weaker bond than the rock layer above, creating a hollow level, a hollow hole like a stone gate with the shape of a To Vo nest.

National monument ranking for To Vo Gate Scenic Area - photo 2 — To Vo landscape has a harmonious beauty of rock, sea and sky.

Because of its wild, unique, distinct, exclusive beauty and high recognition, To Vo Gate is one of the famous landscapes of Quang Ngai province and Vietnam.

Located in the marine cultural space, with tangible cultural heritage values (Gieng Tien volcano, Duc Pagoda, Hang Cau, Thoi Loi mountain, Xo La well, An Hai communal house, Am Linh Tu, Whale skeleton exhibition house, Hoang Sa Fleet exhibition house in charge of Bac Hai, Be island area...).

Intangible cultural heritage values are closely linked to the traces and cultural assimilation of three generations of Sa Huynh - Champa - Dai Viet residents, the history of protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands such as festivals, social customs and beliefs (Khao Le The Linh Hoang Sa ceremony, Tu Linh boat racing festival, Nghinh Ong festival, Doi Bong festival, Neu raising ceremony...).

Folk knowledge about traditional crafts (onion and garlic growing; net weaving), folk knowledge about cuisine, folk performing arts of traditional songs; Han Nom documentary heritage...

This is also a place for practical experience serving the research and study of the general public; becoming a source of inspiration for creation in many fields of literature, fine arts, and photography.

At the same time, the Ly Son sea area in general and the To Vo Gate scenic area in particular are favorable environments for the development of seagrass species and coral reefs, creating rich seafood resources; providing livelihoods and main sources of income for the majority of the population living on the island.

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