Yen Tu Historical and Scenic Area

Yen Tu Historical and Scenic Area

Historically, Yen Tu has always been one of the Buddhist centers of the country, associated with many ancient architecture, built through different historical periods (Ly, Tran, Le, Nguyen). Geographically, Yen Tu is a low mountain range, belonging to the Dong Trieu arc system, a geological region formed in the Quaternary period, with bedrock types, such as sandstone, gravel and ancient alluvium... Geography The area's complex geology and geology have created magnificent landscapes, such as Ngu Doi waterfall, Vang waterfall, Silver waterfall, Heaven's Gate, Tung street, bamboo forest, Yen Tu mountain peak..., where there are unique architectural features. Traditional architecture seems to blend into majestic nature. Yen Tu area has a total natural area of ​​about 2,686 hectares, including 1,736 hectares of natural forest, typical of the Northeast forest ecosystem, which also preserves many rare genetic resources of animals and plants... Interspersed with nature is a system of pagodas, temples, towers... Along the paths leading to the pagodas, temples, and towers, many pine trees are often planted. In this area, there are still more than 200 giant pine trees, belonging to 4 rare groups, planted about 700 years ago. In addition to ancient larch trees, the bamboo forest here is also famous since ancient times... Bamboo is a unique product of Yen Tu, symbolizing the vitality, purity and elegance of nature. Perhaps, that is also the reason why Tran Nhan Tong chose this place to practice and named "Bamboo forest", or Truc Lam, to name the Zen sect he founded. Yen Tu Festival is a spring pilgrimage festival, starting on January 10 every year and lasting for 3 spring months. The Yen Tu area includes several major Buddhist sites and architectures such as: 1. The ancient Bi Thuong Pagoda was built in the Later Le Dynasty, on a Nhat-shaped architectural foundation, and has been restored and embellished many times in history. Worshiping the Eighteen Arhats. 2. Suoi Tam Pagoda was built at the foot of the mountain, next to the bank of Bath stream. 3. Cam Thuc Pagoda Located on the left side of the road into Yen Tu. 4. Lan Pagoda and Giai Oan Pagoda were both built during the Tran dynasty. 5. The Hon Ngoc tower cluster is located on a fairly large, flat mound of land, including three stone towers and one brick tower. 6. Hue Quang Tower Garden now has only 64 towers and tombs, of which 40 towers were newly restored in 2002, 11 stone towers, 13 brick towers, some towers have collapsed, leaving only traces. 7. Hoa Yen Pagoda was built during the Ly Dynasty and was embellished many times throughout history. The pagoda is located halfway up the mountain, facing southwest. 8. Ancient Thien Dinh Am was originally a special ancient tower in Yen Tu, standing alone, behind Hoa Yen Pagoda. The tower is built of red bricks with green glaze, the surface is embossed with many strange patterns and animal faces. 9. One Roof 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. 10. Am Thung and Am Duoc are now only ruins. 11. Bao Sai Pagoda is located on the mountainside, facing southwest. 12. Van Tieu Pagoda is located on the mountainside. On both sides of the pagoda there are 2 high mountain ranges, forming a throne that surrounds the pagoda. To the right of the temple there is a stream. 13. Dong Pagoda is located on the highest peak of Yen Tu mountain, cast from bronze. The special historical and cultural values ​​of the relic site have made Yen Tu a sacred place in the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. To affirm the special value of the monument, the Prime Minister decided to classify Yen Tu historical and scenic relics as a special national monument on September 27, 2012). Source: Department of Cultural Heritage

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