Located in the center of Tianshui city, the ancient residence of the Hu family (commonly known as the Nanbei Zhaizi) is composed of Nanzhai and Beizhai, which are across the street. It was the Ming Dynasty’s deputy envoy of the Ministry of Justice of Shanxi Hu Laijin and his son Zhengqing Hu of the Taichang Temple Shaoqing Department Among Xin’s private residences, Nanzhaizi (Hu Laijin’s Mansion) was built in the 36th year of Wanli Ming Dynasty (1608), and Beizhaizi (Hu Xin’s private residence) was built in the 43rd year of Wanli (1615). As the only existing Ming Dynasty official mansion in the Northwest, the Hu family’s ancient residential buildings are basically constructed in the form of a traditional Chinese courtyard house. The houses are connected on all sides and the corridors are connected. They have the solemn and rigorous style of the northern houses and the lightness and agility of the southern ones. Without losing its boldness, it was rated as “the only and rare Ming Dynasty ancient residential complex in Gansu Province by experts and scholars”. In addition to the architectural layout and structural form, the roof ridge decorations and brick and wood carvings of the two ancient houses have high historical, artistic and scientific value. It is worth mentioning that the ancient houses have not undergone major renovations since they were built, and they still maintain the original appearance of 400 years ago, which is extremely rare in China. According to expert analysis, it is precisely because of the dry climate in the northwest that these ancient brick-and-wood houses have been well preserved. Hu Laijin and Hu Xin were famous ministers in the Ming Dynasty, and they were known as “father and son in their hometown”. In the 19th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1558), Hu Laijin was elected as the county magistrate. During his tenure, he was honest and upright, not afraid of power, and had a good reputation. Hu Laijin’s son, Hu Xin, was very clever since he was a child. He was a Jinshi. He served as the magistrate of Linfen, the Ministry of Industry, and the Secretary of the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple. A folk song that has been circulating in Tianshui until now: “The Hu family came out to accompany the emperor,” Hu Xin said. Because of the high prestige of the Hu family in the local area, the Hu family’s ancient houses have never been destroyed for more than 400 years, and they have been inhabited by the Hu family for generations. The traces of life and residence in the house vividly reproduce the life of large families in the northwest region at that time. The appearance is known as “the first residential building on Longshang”. In 1998, the Gansu Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics evaluated Tianshui ancient dwellings: “It is a rare historical and cultural heritage preserved so far, and an important part of Tianshui’s historical and cultural city.” In 2007, when the cultural relics department repaired the southern house of Hu’s residence, a very hidden “treasure hole” was discovered in the ground floor of the foyer. The “treasure cave” is made of blue bricks, 2.5 meters high and 114 meters long, and reaches the second underground level. It is connected to the North House on the opposite side of the road. There are also a number of shelters on both sides of the tunnel. The room of the object. In the Ming dynasty buildings 400 years ago, there was such a large-scale underground tunnel, which is rare not only in the western region but even in the whole country. It can be called a miracle of ancient architecture. It is worth mentioning that in this “treasure cave”, there are also hundreds of boxes of gold and a hundred jars of fine wine, which can be called a veritable underground vault. As for the origin of these gold and silver treasures, it is still an unsolved mystery. Nowadays, Hu’s folk house has been turned into a museum of Tianshui folklore and ancient folk house architectural culture. You can visit it for free. If you have the opportunity, you might as well come here for a walk. Transportation: In the city, take Bus No. 1 to the Department Store Station, or take Bus No. 5 to Qinzhou Bus Station, and Bus No. 6 to Central Square North Station and get off on foot. You can also walk from Fuxi Temple.

Halfway up Phja Mon mountain (circled), where the ancient coffin is located. PHOTO: Duy Chien Deadly According to the police report of Van Lang district, Lang Son province, around 9 a.m., on October 15, 2017, local authorities discovered a ladder rope about 60 meters long made of blue synthetic fiber, bamboo slats. with two-headed iron pipes hanging from the middle of the cliff of Phja Mon mountain to National Highway 4A, in the area of ​​​​zone 5, Na Sam town, Van Lang district. Van Lang district police investigated, determined that there were 4 people including: Nguyen Thanh Hai (SN 1965), Hua Van Mong (SN 1974), Hua Van Vang (SN 1990, all residing in Na Sam town, Van district. Lang) and Doan Hong Thien (SN 1992, police officer of Trang Dinh district, Lang Son) involved in the incident. At the police station, the above group of people confessed that they heard rumors that there was a mysterious cave in the middle of the high and dangerous mountain Phja Mon, where there were many gold and silver treasures left by the ancients. In 2001, a group of people entered the cave. Two of them died after returning. A person was determined when swinging from the cave to the ground, the rope was not enough to land, this person jumped down, suffered from back cartilage and died soon after. The death of the gold seekers accidentally like magic so the group of 4 people living in the locality continued to go to the cave to find treasure. They agreed with each other, performing work at night, hiding during the day, resting in niches and caves. At around 8:00 p.m. on October 13, 2017, four people departed from Hai’s house, carrying a rope ladder along the Coc Lai trail to the top of Phja Mon mountain, then dropping the rope from the top to the cave area in the middle. (This cave is about 50m from the top of the mountain and over 60m from the foot of the mountain). The other two are Mong and Vang waiting at the top of the mountain to supply. After the exploration, the next night, they dropped the rope, swung their body to the ground and was then summoned by the local police agency. Colonel Pham Tuan Bang, head of Van Lang district police, said that based on documents and testimonies of the subjects, the mouth of the cave suspected of containing gold was about 3m wide and 3m high. From the mouth of the cave, there is a stone mound about 1m high, blocking the entrance of the cave. In the cave, there are many compartments (subjects have explored 3 compartments). The first compartment is about 60m2 wide (10m long, 6m wide). In the middle of the first chamber on the right, there is a small path going up, to a parallel 60m2 wide cave, higher than the first cave. There are about 20 round wooden coffins (about 1m long, 40cm wide) inside with skulls and bones suspected to be human bones. The wooden coffins are arranged in 2 rows in the style of terraced fields, some of the coffins have been broken (in this compartment there is no altar, no incense bowl, writing on the cave wall). The group of people were quietly following a small path to continue searching for gold and silver, when they stopped, did not dare to continue, and quickly left the scene because in the dark there was the shadow of a giant animal, the shape of a giant animal. like a python blocking the road. “After the incident, it was reported that the Chinese came to the locality to continue to explore precious minerals hidden in Phja Mon cave. Through investigation, it was a false rumor, in which there was no wealth, gold or silver,” Colonel Bang affirmed. The coffin was buried in the mountain (photo provided by Lang Son Museum) “Heavenly Burial” Mr. Nong Duc Kien, Director of Lang Son Provincial Museum, said that after receiving the information, specialized agencies have entered the investigation. According to photos and documents provided by authorities and people, the coffins are now not intact, most of them have been broken open (maybe because some people had previously entered to find antiques). . The coffin is made of a large wooden trunk split into two equal parts, in the middle is cut in the shape of a trough to place the body, then close to each other) with keyholes at both ends that are locked with wedges. The coffin is about 1m long, 0.4m in diameter (many are broken and rotten). There are no carved patterns on the coffin. The coffin is arranged in two rows facing up in the style of terraced fields located close to the cave wall, inside there are human bones. “This is a rather unique form of ancient burial in a cave. The dead are not buried but buried in a cave, the coffin is made of tree trunks, crafted quite delicately, shaped like a small canoe, expressed through the technique of opening the heart and latching the coffin quite similar to The coffin was discovered at Keo Lam cave in Lung Phay village, Chi Minh commune, Trang Dinh district, Lang Son in 2016. Based on the specimen, it is possible that this artifact was about 300-400 years ago. ” Mr. Kien said. “The form of ancient burial is quite unique in the cave, in Vietnam, it has only been discovered in three provinces of Thanh Hoa, Son La, and Lang Son.” He Nong Duc Kien ,Director of Lang Son Museum According to Mr. Kien, the discovery of graves at Phja Mon cave are important historical documents, contributing to scientific research for archaeologists, ethnographers, in many fields of history and human history. race, creed. Through it, we can lift the mysterious veil of the ancient tomb, sketching out the economic and social situation of the ethnic people of Lang in ancient times. Mr. Kien said, on April 23, 2021, the survey team including leaders of the cultural industry, the Museum and the People’s Committee of Van Lang district came to the scene. However, because the road to Phja Mon cave is very difficult, having to use a climbing ladder from the top of the mountain is very dangerous and unsafe, and on this occasion the COVID-19 epidemic broke out again, so the work must be done. stop. “We are thinking of hiring an expedition team with specialized machinery to go into the cave to collect artifacts for research. But in the immediate future, in order to manage and protect the artifacts in their original state, it is recommended that local authorities at all levels step up propaganda work and take measures to protect the integrity of antiques,” said Mr. Kien.

On the day of Than Tai (the 10th of the first lunar month), people have the custom of buying gold for luck. Many people think that buying gold in the day of Than Tai will bring luck, fortune and prosperity for the whole year. (Photo: DOJI) In this Tan Suu year 2021, many gold-plated and gold-plated products are launched to the market to meet the needs of customers. (Photo: PNJ) The golden buffalo mascot product is bought by many people because this year is the year of Tan Suu. (Photo: Karalux) Gold buffalo coin (Taurus Dong Loc) is favored by many customers. The famous gold and silver trading companies also launched many unique Than Tai gold products to attract buyers on this occasion. (Photo: SJC) Jewelry set with sewing patterns is introduced to customers. (Photo: DOJI) The statue of Than Tai cast bronze, the surface was covered with 24k gold. The golden statue of Than Tai is for sale in many stores and on the “internet market”. (Photo: VTC News) Golden buffalo-shaped lucky lucky money also attracts buyers. (Photo: VTC News) Many customers choose the gold product with the image of Than Tai with the hope that Than Tai will “knock on the door”, with abundant wealth and luck for the whole year. (Photo: SJC) The 24k pure gold-plated feng shui statue is also considered as a display item that brings a lot of luck on Than Tai day. However, customers need to buy quality gold-plated and gold-plated products at reputable stores to avoid poor quality products as well as make it easier to guarantee and exchange them later. (Photo: PNJ) ./.

According to Soc Trang Newspaper, the name of Soc Trang province has been recorded in books such as Khâm Định Đại Nam Congress, Directory Nam Kỳ, or research books by Vuong Hong Sen, Son Nam, Le. Huong, Hua Hoanh … Accordingly, the name Soc Trang is translated into Khmer is “Srok Khleang”. In which, “Srok” means “land”, “realm”, “Khleang” is “warehouse”, “barn”, which contains a lot of gold and silver of the king. Srok Khleang means the king’s gold and silver storehouse. Under the reign of King Minh Mang, Soc Trang was renamed Nguyet Giang province. Soc Trang Province is located downstream of the Hau River, where the Hau River flows into the East Sea at two estuaries of Dinh An and Tran De. Soc Trang province covers an area of ​​more than 3,000 km2 and a population of more than 1.1 million people. The population and area are both sixth in the Mekong Delta region. Soc Trang province currently has 11 administrative units at district level, of which 2 towns are Vinh Chau and Nga Nam. The capital of this province is Soc Trang city. Soc Trang province is bordered by Hau Giang province in the North, Bac Lieu province in the southwest, the Northeast bordering Tra Vinh and Vinh Long, the East and Southeast bordering the East Sea. In Soc Trang there is a Khmer ethnic museum, located in the city of Soc Trang. This is one of Soc Trang tourist attractions that attracts tourists. Tan Long stork garden located in Long Binh commune, Nga Nam town is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the West. This place has a rare species of heron, the number in the garden is only a few hundred. Coming to Tan Long stork garden, in addition to seeing many rare and precious birds and storks, visitors can also enjoy specialties such as pancakes, noodle soup. Doi Pagoda is located about 2 km from the center of Soc Trang city. This is an ancient temple with a unique architecture in Soc Trang, built 400 years ago, now retaining a lot of precious treasures. On February 12, 1999, the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture – Sports – Tourism) issued Decision No. 05/1999 / QD-BVHTT recognizing Doi Pagoda as a national artistic relic.