Yen Tu Pagoda
1. The Story of Yen Tu pagoda
The historical relic and scenic spot Yen Tu is 10 best Vietnam destinations in the new year associated with the name of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong (1258 - 1308), the king who led the army and people of the Tran dynasty twice to defeat the Nguyen - Mong army, and then gave up the throne., went to Yen Tu to practice, founded the Truc Lam Zen sect with Vietnamese features .
Historically, Yen Tu has always been one of the Buddhist centers of the country, associated with many ancient architectures, built through different historical periods (Ly, Tran, Le, Nguyen dynatries).
2. The beauty of the natural landscape and architecture of Yen Tu Pagoda
Geographically, Yen Tu is a low mountain range belonging to the Dong Trieu arch system, a geological region formed in the Quaternary period, with original rocks such as sandstone, gravel gravel and ancient alluvium... The complex topography and geology of the area have created spectacular scenic spots, such as Ngu Doi waterfall, Vang waterfall, Silver waterfall, Heaven gate, Tung street, bamboo forest, Yen Tu mountain peak..., where there are ants. Traditional architecture as if immersing in majestic nature.
Yen Tu area has a total natural area of about 2686 hectares, of which there are 1736 hectares of natural forests, typical for the Northeast forest ecosystem, where many genetic resources of rare animals and plants are preserved. With nature is a system of pagodas, temples, towers, etc. Along the way leading to pagodas, temples, and towers, many conifers are often planted. In this area, there are still more than 200 giant conifers, belonging to 4 rare groups, planted about 700 years ago. In addition to the ancient larch, the bamboo forest here is also famous for thousands of years... Truc is a unique product of Yen Tu, symbolizing the supple vitality, pure and elegant beauty of the Creator. Perhaps, that is also the reason why Tran Nhan Tong chose this place to practice and took the name "Truc forest", ie Truc Lam, to name the Zen lineage he founded.
Yen Tu Festival is a pilgrimage festival in spring, starting from January 10 every year and lasting for 3 months in spring.
3. The major Buddhist sites and architectures
Bi Thuong Pagoda
The ancient Bi Thuong Pagoda was built in the Late Le Dynasty, on the surface of the Nhat-shaped architecture, which has been restored and embellished many times in history. During the resistance war against the French, the pagoda was completely destroyed. In 1993, the pagoda was rebuilt on the Dinh-shaped architectural background, facing southwest, with a concrete frame system, brick walls, and western tiled roof. The forecourt consists of three compartments, two wings connecting with three harem compartments. Two rows of left and right vu, 9 compartments on each side, simple architecture, worshiping the Eight Arhats. The ancestral house at the back of the main pagoda is built on the ground in the shape of the letter Nhat, consisting of five compartments, roofed with tiled noses, two gable gables, trusses in the style of gong racks stacked with two children.
Suoi Tam pagoda
Built at the foot of the mountain, close to the banks of the Bath stream, the architectural layout is in the form of Dinh, including three pavilions, two wings of worship and a harem, roof tiled with comedy nose, with knife heads at the four corners of the roof. Rolling clouds and dragons, decorated with dragons on the roof. The architecture of the ancestral house is arranged on the rectangular ground, consisting of three compartments and two wings, roofed with tiled nose and four roofs. The two rows of Ta Vu and Huu Vu have roof tiles on each side, and the blades at the four corners of the roof are decorated with twisted rattan patterns.
Cam Thuc Temple
Located on the left side of the road to Yen Tu. The old pagoda was built in the Tran Dynasty, the layout of the architectural floor plan is in the style of Nhat, including 6 compartments, now only the foundation remains. Based on the remaining vestiges, the (new) pagoda was rebuilt in 1993, including the following items: main pagoda, model house and auxiliary works. The main pagoda has an architectural layout of Dinh typeface, including three compartments, two wings, and roof tiles. The Model House has an architectural layout of the Nhat type, consisting of three compartments, a back wall, and a tiled roof.
Lan Pagoda
The ancient Lan Pagoda was built during the Tran Dynasty. This was originally a large temple, with massive works but was destroyed over time, now only a few traces remain on the ground. In 2002, Lan Pagoda (Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery) was rebuilt, including the main hall, the ancestral house, the drum floor, the bell tower, the three entrances, the display house, the guest house, the monk's house, the nun's house. ... The main hall was built in a square block, stacked with matches on two floors and eight roofs, roofed with slate tiles. The ancestral house is behind the main hall, higher than the main hall.
Giai Oan Temple
The old Giai Oan pagoda was built in the Tran Dynasty. Through time and ups and downs of history, the pagoda has been seriously degraded. In 1994, the meritorious people rebuilt the pagoda, including the main pagoda, the mother house, the ancestral house, the ritual house, the kitchen and some other works. The main pagoda is built on the architectural background of Dinh script, including three compartments, two front porches and one harem. The Model House is located to the right of the main pagoda, built on the architectural plan of Dinh script, including three compartments, two altars and a harem. The ancestral house is located to the left of the main pagoda, built on the architectural plan of the Nhat character, consisting of three compartments, roofed with slate tiles, and the top of the roof is embossed with a dragon image.
Hon Ngoc tower cluster
Hon Ngoc tower cluster is located on a fairly wide and flat mound, consisting of three stone towers and one brick tower. The stone towers are made of rice stone, one floor, because the stone slabs are mortised together. The tower pedestal is made in the middle, jerked to the sides. One side of the tower has an arched door, inside there are incense bowls and tablets. The roof of the tower races out compared to the tower body, four curved roof fringes. At the top of the tower is a pitcher of nectar.
Hue Quang tower garden (To tower area)
Hue Quang tower garden now has only 64 towers and graves, of which 40 towers were newly restored in 2002, 11 stone towers, 13 brick towers, some towers have been demolished, leaving only traces. To Tran Nhan Tong Tower, also known as Hue Quang Tower, is about 180m2 wide, 10m high, with 6 floors, assembled from green stone slabs, placed in the center of the tower garden. Square tower yard, surrounded by walls. The base of the tower is spread wide, hexagonal shape, the outer surface is embossed with the shape of water waves. The pedestal of the tower is carved with a 102-petal lotus, embossed with flower decoration. In the heart of the second floor of the tower is the statue of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, 62cm high, made of marble material, in the posture of a monk sitting in meditation, wearing a robe with open right chest, the folds overflowing to his face. statue pedestal.
Hoa Yen Temple
Hoa Yen Pagoda was built in the Ly Dynasty and embellished many times in history. The pagoda is located in the middle of the mountain, facing southwest, including the main pagoda, ancestral house, ta vu, Huu vu, guest house, nun house, kitchen and some other auxiliary works. The main pagoda has an architectural background of Cong type, truss structure, according to the form of gongs stacked on top of gongs and lower beams. The ancestral house has an architectural plan of Nhat type, including three compartments, two wings, roof tiled with double nose. The two rows of left and right have the same architecture, in the form of two floors and eight roofs. The guest house consists of a compartment, two wings, a back wall, a roof with tiled nose.
Am Meditating
Ancient Am Thien Dinh was originally a special ancient tower in Yen Tu, standing alone, behind Hoa Yen pagoda. The tower is built of red brick with blue glaze, the surface is embossed with many patterns and strange animal faces. Am Zen Meditation now only leaves traces of the old foundation.
One Roof Temple
One Mai Pagoda is nestled on the side of a high mountain. Half of the pagoda is hidden deep in a mountain cave, the other half is exposed to the outside and has only one roof. The space in the temple is very narrow. The architecture of the pagoda is made of wood and the roof is tiled. Surrounded by a system of planks, there are two barred windows, arranged in the middle to create ventilation for the interior space.
Am Thung, Am Duoc
Am Thung and Am Duoc are now only ruins. The remaining architectural traces show that these amms were built of stone. Am Duoc has a Dinh-shaped architectural plan, including three main halls and a harem. Am Thung has an architectural background consisting of three pavilions and a harem.
Bao Sai Temple
Bao Sai Pagoda is located on the mountainside, facing southwest. The main pagoda has an architectural plan in the style of Dinh, including three compartments, two wings of worship and a harem. The ancestral house has an architectural plan in the form of the letter Nhat, consisting of three compartments, about 1m lower than the main pagoda, with a tiled roof.
Van Tieu Temple
Van Tieu Pagoda is located on the mountainside. On both sides of the pagoda, there are two high mountain ranges, forming a throne that surrounds the pagoda. To the right of the temple there is a stream. The main architectural items of the pagoda include: main pagoda, burning incense, monk house, kitchen and some other auxiliary works. The main pagoda has an architectural plan of Dinh type, including three compartments and two wings.
Dong Pagoda
Dong Pagoda is located on the highest peak of Yen Tu mountain, cast from copper material. The architectural plan of the pagoda is in the form of the letter Nhat, solid structure, placed on a copper cave, kneeling, fish stomach. The shape of the pagoda is like a blooming lotus, sitting on a field. The pagoda is facing southwest, with an area of about 20m2, the height from the ground to the roof is 3.35m. The pagoda is made into a square block with four roofs, roofed with tiled noses, the roof bank and the bank are not decorated, the two ends of the roof and the four heads of the sword are in the shape of a dragon.
The special historical - cultural values of the relic have made Yen Tu a sacred place in the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. To affirm the special value of the relic, the Prime Minister decided to rank Yen Tu historical and scenic relic as a special national relic (Decision No. September 2012).
4. Visit Yen Tu Pagoda where to eat
Thien resraurant
Opening hours: 10:30am - 10pm!!!!
The interior is designed with wood materials in a quiet space to give visitors a feeling of rest and relaxation.
In particular, a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are served with prices ranging from 100,000 VND
In the golden hour from 5pm to 6pm, visitors will be offered a buy 1 get 1 free offer
Tho Quang Restaurant
Opening hours: 6am-10:30am, 11am-14pm, 6pm-22pm
With a unique design and classic style from wood, copper and 100% ceramic tiles, Tho Quang Restaurant is like bringing visitors back to the old years when we didn't know the city's smog.
The restaurant serves buffet in the time frame from 18:30 to 22:30 and the price only fluctuates in the range of 300,000 VND - 400,000 VND / person.
Tung Lam Restaurant
With a clean and airy space and ethnic stilt houses in the northern style, Tung Lam Restaurant seems to bring visitors into famous literary works and traditional Vietnamese dishes.
The restaurant has a capacity of serving up to 500 customers thanks to a diverse menu and quick service, dedicated and attentive staff with spacious space.
Vegetarian Rice Restaurant – Nang Tam
If you are a vegetarian, this is a place you cannot miss because Nang Tam Restaurant is famous for its vegetarian dishes and the freshest ingredients.
The space here is peaceful and peaceful with the staff serving pure dishes to help visitors relax and immerse themselves in the spiritual atmosphere in Yen Tu.
Com Que Restaurant
Com Que Restaurant is inspired by the old village market of Vietnam, bringing visitors back to the 20th century when we humans bonded together at the table with traditional and pure Vietnamese street food at affordable prices. reasonable
Friendly, attentive staff and spacious, comfortable space help guests relax as much as possible while enjoying each delicious taste served by the traditional Vietnamese method.
Other restaurants in Yen Tu village
According to the experience of going to Legacy Yen Tu, you can choose the restaurants inside the resort such as Thien Quan, in addition there are other luxurious restaurants such as Nang Tam Restaurant, but in this Yen Tu there are still restaurants, Other restaurants such as Ngoc Hai Yen Tu Restaurant, facility 2, Thai Huyen Restaurant, Hanh Huong Yen Tu Restaurant, .etc…
5. The best hotels and guest house in Yen Tu
Legacy Resort Yen Tu Mgallery
Legacy Yen Tu Mgallery is a hotel in Yen Tu known for its quality. Therefore, it attracts a large number of guests to book rooms, especially on peak days. This is also the most luxurious and luxurious hotel in Yen Tu area.
The hotel offers over 100 rooms, so it can accommodate a large number of tourists. The entire hotel is designed with classic but luxurious architecture, giving visitors an interesting experience when staying here.
Legacy Yen Tu Mgallery Hotel is located very close to the famous tourist attractions in this area. Therefore, you will have more time to explore Yen Tu when choosing Legacy Yen Tu Mgallery as a place to stay for your trip.
The hotel provides modern service equipment such as air conditioning, TV, wardrobe, ... fully for the rooms. There is also a large hall for companies wishing to open events. Legacy Yen Tu Mgallery is also a 5-star Yen Tu hotel with good reviews from many customers in this area.
Address: Yen Tu Relic Area, Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0203 6259 888
Lang Nuong Yen Tu Hotel
Nuong Yen Tu village is also an attractive place to stay for tourists when coming to this place. This rental place is built with a unique architecture that shows the old unique features of terracotta, brick and precious wood. Each room is also furnished with outstanding living items for ancient culture.
There are a total of 75 airy rooms for you to have a comfortable and pleasant rest. It also regularly organizes cultural activities imbued with ancient culture. Therefore, for tourists who love to learn about the nation's traditions, Nuong Yen Tu Village is a reasonable choice for you.
In the campus of Nuong Yen Tu Village, there is also Lowns restaurant with extremely large capacity. You will not have to worry about finding food like in other places, all for the most convenience for visitors.
Contact information:
Address: Scenic Landscape, Yen Tu, Thuong Yen Cong, Uong Bi, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0203 6518 888
Sky Hotel Yen Tu
Sky Yen Tu is a place that many tourists choose to rest when traveling to Yen Tu. Although it is only a 1-star hotel, this hotel provides full facilities, giving you the most comfortable rest.
The hotel has a very beautiful view, allowing you to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery in Yen Tu area. The hotel is also located very close to interesting attractions here. The hotel also has a bar for guests to enjoy peaceful moments here.
In terms of price, Sky Yen Tu is also a good choice for those who want to save more for their trip. Because compared to the price, the room rental price of this hotel is quite "soft" and much lower than many other hotels in the area.
Address: 390 Quang Trung Street, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0203 3567 588
Price: From 400,000 VND/night
Luffy Uong Bi Hotel
Top 7 cheap motels and hotels, Yen Tu hotels, beautiful views near the temple
Luffy Uong Bi Hotel provides convenient services for customers, helping customers have a comfortable rest time. Each room of the hotel is very spacious, always cleaned before reaching customers. Therefore, you will feel loved from the moment you check in.
Luffy Uong Bi Hotel is also located very close to many interesting places to visit. You can stay here to visit more, not waste your travel.
Luffy Uong Bi is also the choice of many tourists when coming to this area. On the other hand, the service quality of the hotel is also highly appreciated by many customers.
Contact information:
Address: 26 Tran Hung Dao, Thanh Son Ward, Luffy Building, Uong Bi, Quang Ninh
Phone: 098 308 04 06
Yen Tu Love Hotel
Yen Tu Love Hotel is very popular with tourists both at home and abroad when coming here to visit. The hotel arranges spacious, clean rooms with facilities for the daily needs of guests.
In addition to thoughtful arrangements for the accommodation needs of tourists, the hotel is also very attentive to the dining needs of visitors. There is also a large restaurant in the hotel, serving a full range of delicious dishes. . From here, you don't have to worry about eating while traveling.
Yen Tu Love Hotel will be one of the right choices for you when you want to find a comfortable place to stay.
Contact information:
Address: Yen Tu, Thuong Yen Cong, Uong Bi, Quang Ninh
Phone: 098 397 55 65
Thanh Binh Hostel
If you want to find a cheap place to stay to save money for your trip, Thanh Binh guesthouse is a good suggestion for you. Although it is just a motel, the room space is extremely clean and brings a luxurious feeling to the occupants.
