Linh Nham cave is a small place often neglected by visitors. From the relaxation area one path goes to the highest point to see the viewing point and another goes to this cave. This cave is also known as Ngoc Hoang cave after the deity worshiped here.
Background of temple:
The west facing cave once worshiped Quan Am Buddha, but then Ngoc Hoang who is Vietnamese equivalent to Jade Emperor of Chinese mythology started being worshiped here. Below him are two gods-- Nam Cao and Bac Dau.
path to cave
name of the cave
The single roomed cave is fairly big with a shrine in the center.
entrance or exit
gold parasol grace on both side of the central image of Ngoc Hoang.
Earlier Quan Am Buddha used to be worshiped here but then it was replaced by Ngoc Hoang. On either side are two gods Nam Cao and Bac Dau
Central image of Ngoc Hoang with Nam Cao and Bac Dau on either side.
central image
Nam Cau
Bac Dau
No limestone karts hang from the ceiling of cave.
There are many small shrines placed around the cave wall.
another small shrine
small shrine, the image is missing
Pair of horses, probably representing Kanthaka, the favorite horse of Gautam Buddha placed here.
If you want to go to Thuong Thai peak or the Sea Watching Tower, there are steps on the right side of this cave. This is the highest peak on Thuy Son. The view is amazing.
We did not not have the strength to climb up so proceeded to Hoa Nghiem cave.
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