Chua Tam Chuc is now one of the most mentioned temples during spring outings and Vesak celebrations. To visit Chua Tam Chuc, you need to know where it is and how to get there.
Chua Tam Chuc - the largest in Southeast Asia
1. Where is Chua Tam Chuc?
Chua Tam Chuc is located in which province? Chua Tam Chuc is one of the national spiritual tourism sites. This temple is situated at Tam Chuc, Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province. Positioned along National Highway 21A, approximately 10 kilometers from Phu Ly city in Ha Nam and 60 kilometers from Hanoi, you can easily reach this national tourist area by motorcycle, car, or take a coach to both marvel at and spiritually experience it.
2. How to get to Chua Tam Chuc from Hanoi?
Traveling from Hanoi to Chua Tam Chuc is effortless and offers various transportation options. Depending on individual preferences, there are different ways to reach Chua Tam Chuc:
Experience Visiting Tam Chuc Pagoda
* Riding to Tam Chuc Pagoda by Motorcycle
When using a motorcycle, remember to stick to lanes designated for motorcycles, instead of heading directly to the expressway for cars. If starting from the center of Hanoi, take the Giai Phong route along National Highway 1A to Phu Ly, then turn onto National Highway 2B towards Ba Sao town. Ba Sao town is approximately 10km from Phu Ly. If you're in Phu Ly and unsure about the route to Ba Sao and Tam Chuc Pagoda, you can use Google Maps for navigation or ask locals in the area.
* Driving to Tam Chuc Pagoda by Car
If utilizing an automobile, you can follow the route similar to traveling by airplane. Additionally, you might consider alternative routes. For example, departing from the center of Hanoi, take a segment of the Giai Phong route, then transition to the Cau Gie - Ninh Binh expressway. Upon reaching National Highway 38 in Duy Tien, make a turn onto National Highway 1A, proceeding towards Kim Bang to reach Ba Sao. This way, you can arrive at the pagoda.
* Traveling to Tam Chuc Pagoda by Bus, Coach
Despite not being as convenient as the two previous modes of transportation, using buses or coaches to reach Tam Chuc Pagoda is a cost-effective option. You can travel to Nuoc Ngam or Giap Bat bus stations and catch a bus or coach to Tam Chuc Pagoda.
- Bus: Buses from Hanoi to Phu Ly cost 30k VND per person per trip, with a frequency of one bus every 15 minutes. Therefore, you won't have to wait long, and it takes only an hour to set foot in Ha Nam.
- Passenger Bus: You can opt for buses traveling on the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway or take Route 1A through Kim Bang to Phu Ly.
3. What makes Tam Chuc Pagoda special?
Tam Chuc Pagoda, the world's largest, is being constructed in Ha Nam province with the aim of becoming the largest spiritual tourism site globally. Covering an area of 5,000 hectares in the Tam Chuc tourism area, the investor of Tam Chuc Pagoda is the Xuan Truong company. The Tam Chuc Pagoda complex combines the ancient beauty of a thousand-year-old temple with the majestic landscapes characteristic of Vietnam.
History of Tam Chuc Pagoda, Ha Nam
Located approximately 4.5km from Perfume Pagoda and about 30km from Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh, these three pagodas together form the 'Golden Triangle' of spiritual tourism. This caters to the needs of tourists seeking pagodas for sightseeing and spiritual experiences.
Categories within Tam Chuc Pagoda include:
- Tam The Temple: A place that can accommodate 5000 worshippers simultaneously.
- Main Hall: Located under the Tam The Temple gate with a solid bronze statue.
- Quan Am Hall: Housing a solid bronze statue.
- International Conference Room on the lake, with a capacity of about 3500 seats. The pagoda complex is expected to be completed by 2048.
This Tam Chuc tourist area has been approved by the Prime Minister as a national tourist site. Tam Chuc Pagoda will be a focal point, bringing a breakthrough for Ha Nam province and Vietnam as a whole.
Explore the previous Mytour article for tips on visiting Tam Chuc Pagoda to make your trip more enjoyable.