Vinh Phuc is fortunate to be blessed by Mother Nature with charming and captivating natural landscapes, so when people mention Vinh Phuc, they will mention a potential tourist area with many famous tourist attractions. famous landscapes reaching the world level. These are the majestic mountain scenery of Tam Dao tourist area, Tay Thien pagoda where spiritual peace helps you nourish your soul, or Dai Lai lake with a poetic clear blue lake,... and especially cannot help but including Binh Son tower. Binh Son Tower is one of the tallest towers in Vinh Phuc province. Along with Tay Thien relic, Binh Son tower was received a special national monument on March 14, 2016. Due to a long history, Binh Son Tower currently only has 11 floors and 1 pedestal floor left. The top of the tower has been destroyed so the tower has a square plan and gradually gets smaller towards the top with the edge of the last floor being 4.45 meters, the edge of the 11th floor being 1.55 meters. Overlooking Binh Son Tower is a majestic, ancient masterpiece. The tower was built with 13,200 fired bricks, of two types: square bricks and rectangular bricks. These bricks do not need lime or mortar to assemble together, but are built using a very special method of firing at high temperatures. Because of this method, the tower is built quite solidly. The inside of the tower is not closed but has a hollow section running from the base of the tower to the top of the tower. The outside of the tower is covered with a layer of square tiles decorated with patterns such as lemon flowers, leaves, lions playing on bridges, meandering dragons, etc. The pattern lines are carved very meticulously and delicately. Economical, liberal, strong and bold with the artistic culture of the Ly and Tran dynasties. The unique feature of Binh Son tower is at the base of the tower. The base of the tower has many lotus belts overlapping each other, so when you look at it, you will feel like the tower is growing from a lotus flower, carrying a typical image of Vietnamese cultural beauty. The dragon image carved here is also very special, it has horns and is curled up, its head is tucked in the middle, its legs are kicked out, its spine has a serrated fin, and one front leg is raised. Binh Son Tower with many unique features in architecture, art as well as construction techniques, Binh Son Tower is considered one of the most beautiful towers in Tonkin. If visitors choose to visit on January 15, they can not only visit and admire the artistic beauty of Binh Son Tower but can also participate in the "Pagoda and Tower Festival" with rituals. Traditions include palanquin processions, prayers for favorable weather, peace and prosperity, cultural and artistic programs, sports and folk games.
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Ngày cập nhật : 11/03/2023