Visit Yen Tu Pagoda - Quang Ninh

Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh (Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper)

Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh  is famous for its sacred nature. Visitors often come here at the beginning of spring to pray for luck, peace for their families and sightseeing. If you also want to visit Yen Tu pagoda, you can refer to the sharing of many previous visitors.

1. Where is Yen Tu Pagoda located in Quang Ninh? Address of Yen Tu pagoda 

Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh is a famous and most loved temple in Vietnam. This temple is located in Nam Mau village, Thuong Yen Cong commune, City. Uong Bi, Quang Ninh . This place was chosen by Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong as a place to practice after he ascended the throne and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery (a typical Buddhist lineage in Vietnam).

The address of Yen Tu pagoda in Quang Ninh is located in Uong Bi city (Photo: Collectibles)

2. History and architecture of Yen Tu pagoda in Quang Ninh province

2.1. History of Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh

After passing the throne to his son, Buddha Hoang Nhan Tong chose to return to Yen Tu to practice and preach to the monks and nuns who came to listen. After spending time here as a monk, he created and built Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery with Vietnamese cultural beliefs. Along with him, two disciples, the Zen master Phap Loa and Huyen Quang, also contributed to the founding of this Zen school.

Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery was founded by Buddha Hoang Nhan Tong (Photo: Collected)

2.2. Explore the architecture of Yen Tu pagoda

As  a sacred tourist destination in Quang Ninh  , Yen Tu Pagoda is not only impressed by its height of 1068m but also by its extremely unique architecture. Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh has bold Buddhist architecture with a two-storeyed eight-storey gate with a majestic standing roof with the roof of the temple covered with curved tiled scales, shaped like a knife head pointing straight up to the sky. All columns in the temple are made of solid ironwood, surrounded by a large stone slab at the foot. 

The architecture of Yen Tu pagoda in Quang Ninh is extremely unique (Photo: Collectibles)

The pagodas are designed delicately and airy to suit the weather here. Inside, it is decorated with splendid gold paint, Buddha statues, mosaics, altars, magnificiently carved hammock doors. 

3. In which season should you visit Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh? 

You can go to  Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh  at any time of the year, but the most suitable time for many interesting activities is around the  10th of January to the third lunar month . This is the time of the festival, so Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh attracts a large number of tourists from near and far.

However, if you go on this occasion, it will be very crowded, you may encounter an uncomfortable crowded scene. If you don’t like the crowded scene,  traveling to Quang Ninh  Yen Tu  after March will be more sparse  !

Spring trip to Yen Tu pagoda is extremely crowded (Photo: Collectibles)

4. The way to Yen Tu Uong Bi Pagoda in Quang Ninh 

The way to Yen Tu Uong Bi Pagoda in Quang Ninh is not difficult to move, there are many means of transport that you can choose for your trip. You can choose a personal vehicle such as a motorbike, car or passenger car to move to Yen Tu tourism with 2 directions:

• In the direction from Hai Phong, Nam Dinh or Thai Binh:  You just need to go to Uong Bi territory, the junction of QL10 and QL18, then turn left to Trinh temple and then go straight for another 10km.
• In the direction of Hanoi:  By your own vehicle, you go in the direction of Bac Ninh, go to National Highway 18, turn to Trinh temple, add 10km straight to the foot of Yen Tu pagoda. 

Choose the right means of travel to Yen Tu (Photo: Collected)

5. Road to Yen Tu

The road to Yen Tu Pagoda is more and more developed, so moving is also very easy. Depending on your preferences, you can choose to walk or take the cable car:

• Take the cable car:  Those who do not have enough health and time, choosing Yen Tu cable car is the most suitable. Take the cable car with a length of more than 1.2 km up to a height of 450m near Hoa Yen pagoda.

Move to Yen Tu pagoda by cable car (Photo: Collectibles)

• Hiking:  If you have both health and time, and want to discover interesting things in Yen Tu mountain, you can choose to walk about 6km under the bamboo canopy and pine forest. Now, the walking path has been reinforced by stairs, so moving is easier and more convenient.

7. Fascinating experiences should not be missed when coming to Yen Tu Pagoda

Traveling to Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh, you certainly cannot ignore the attractive experiences below. Check it out and save it for your next trip!

7.1. Yen Tu Pagoda Festival in Quang Ninh

Yen Tu Pagoda Festival in Quang Ninh does not know since when, only know that it has appeared for a long time and has become a beautiful cultural feature here. Yen Tu Pagoda Festival in Quang Ninh  takes place from January to the end of March of the lunar calendar  with many interesting activities. 

The first is the solemn ceremony held by the local people at the foot of Yen Tu mountain, then the pilgrimage of thousands of people to the highest place Yen Tu is Dong pagoda. 

Yen Tu Pagoda Festival in Quang Ninh (Photo: Collectibles)

Every spring, people crowded to pagoda festival, the road to Yen Tu pagoda is bumpy, winding, threading under the shade of green big trees, through pine forests, bamboo forests full of vitality.  

7.2. Explore Yen Tu National Forest

With a total area of ​​up to 2,783 hectares, Yen Tu national forest is located in Thuong Yen Cong and Phuong Dong communes, City. Uong Bi, Quang Ninh. This is a famous place with many interesting things that many people choose when coming to Yen Tu scenic area.

This place preserves and preserves many rare animals and genetic resources, promising this will be a great place for those who love to explore the wonderful nature. When traveling to Yen Tu pagoda ,   don’t forget to explore Yen Tu national forest!

Explore Yen Tu National Forest (Photo: Collected)

7.3. Visit attractive places near Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh

Right near Yen Tu Pagoda, Quang Ninh also has attractive places, if you have time, please stop by:

• Suoi Bath Pagoda: Suoi Bath  Pagoda is located in the land resting on Turtle’s head, going from Highway 18A turn to Yen Tu about 2 km to arrive. The architecture of the pagoda includes Tam Bao house with Dinh structure, including three compartments, front and rear with an area of ​​200 square meters. The Ancestral Church on the left, 100 square meters wide, was built for a long time with ancient motifs, lines and worshiping statues arranged in the temple according to the architecture of Vietnamese pagodas and Mahayana Buddhist style.

Suoi Bath Pagoda (Photo: collection)

• Cam Thuc Pagoda:  right on Muc Chi slope in the territory of Pham Hong Thai Dong, Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh, less than 2km from Suoi Bath. The pagoda has existed for a long time and has been extensively renovated since 2004. The pagoda has a solid structure, the roof is covered with slate tiles, and the temple walls are built with red bricks without plaster. If you have the opportunity, please visit this temple!

Quang Ninh Cam Food Temple (Photo: Collectibles)

• Giai Oan Pagoda:  located at the gateway of the Center of the Historic Site intersecting with Yen Tu National Forest, Giai Oan Pagoda was built on the foundation of an ancient temple from the Tran Dynasty, where the Dan Trang was established. for the concubines to commit suicide. Although it has been embellished many times, the pagoda still retains the charming scenery that makes many visitors interested and impressed.

Giai Oan Pagoda (Photo: collection)

• Dong Pagoda:  This is a temple located on the top of Yen Tu mountain (1,068m), has the highest position and is visited by many visitors. Dong Pagoda – Yen Tu is extremely sacred, everyone who comes here prays for good luck in all aspects of life.

Dong Pagoda on the sacred top of Yen Tu (Photo: Collectibles)

• Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery:  also known as Lan Pagoda is a place not to be missed when coming to Yen Tu. The Zen Monastery is located in Nam Mau village, in Thuong Yen Cong commune, City. Uong Bi, Quang Ninh. This is not only a very famous tourist destination, but also a pure spiritual place chosen by many people to practice and find peace. This is definitely a place that you cannot miss when coming to Yen Tu Quang Ninh. 

Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery (Photo: Collected)

• Buddha’s stele Heaven Gate:  Located near the top of the mountain, on the way to Dong pagoda, you will encounter the heavenly gate and Buddha stele right there. After you go to Dong Pagoda to burn incense, you can return to burn incense at Buddha’s stele and admire the beautiful scenery at the heaven gate.

Heaven’s Gate of Buddha’s stele (Photo: Collectibles)

8. What to buy as gifts at Yen Tu Pagoda?

If you want to buy  Quang Ninh specialties  at Yen Tu Pagoda as a gift, you should choose some of the following items:

• Yen Tu specialty fresh bamboo shoots are sold a lot at the foot of the mountain. Bamboo shoots are small, long, with a very characteristic sweet taste, often processed into stir-fried, boiled, stuffed meat dishes.

Yen Tu bamboo shoot specialty (Photo: Collected)

• Yen Tu betel nut massage oil is made from precious natural medicinal leaves used for extremely effective massage.
• Ha Long squid cake  made from hand pounded fresh squid has the typical flavor of Quang Ninh sea. The fried squid is golden, sweet, fragrant, and soft, making anyone who eats it once also have to stick to it and never forget it.

9. Note when going to Yen Tu pagoda in Quang Ninh province

To have the most complete trip to Yen Tu pagoda, please pay attention to some of the following issues:

• Should wear soft sports shoes to avoid pain and foot fatigue because to Yen Tu you have to climb a lot of stairs.
• Wear comfortable seasonal clothing, but have a light long-sleeve shirt on hand so you can wear it in the cooler temperatures. In addition, you can be prepared with a few clothes to change into if you sweat a lot when climbing the mountain.
• Bring or buy at the foot of the mountain a cane to aid in the climb.
• If you take the cable car, you should buy 2 ways at once, to avoid the case when the queue to buy tickets is very crowded.
• Do not buy junk along the way because the price is very expensive and sometimes scams can be encountered.
• Bring water, light wipes with you.
• Bags should be compact and securely locked, it is best not to bring too many valuables because on the way to the crowded temple, it is easy to encounter pickpockets.

When traveling to Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh, it is necessary to pay close attention to the costumes and the items to bring (Photo: Collectibles)

Traveling to  Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh – pilgrimage to a peaceful place has recently been chosen by more and more tourists for their vacation. It’s hard to find a place with as many unique places as in Yen Tu. Yen Tu may not be your final destination, but it is definitely a place that you must visit at least once.