Exploring Yen Tu Mountain: A Comprehensive Guide from A to Z

Yen Tu Mountain

Where is Yen Tu Mountain Located?

Yen Tu Mountain is located on the border area between Quang Ninh province and Bac Giang province. With a total height of 1068 meters above sea level, it belongs to the Dong Trieu mountain range. The ecological system of flora and fauna on Yen Tu Mountain is highly developed. To reach the various destinations on Yen Tu Mountain, tourists have two options: hiking or taking the cable car.

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A Glimpse of Yen Tu. @mia.vn

Ideal Time to Visit Yen Tu Mountain

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For those who enjoy festivals, visiting Yen Tu Mountain from approximately January to March of each lunar year is ideal. During this time, Yen Tu Mountain hosts numerous captivating festivals. Book your flight to Quang Ninh with Mytour to save on travel expenses when heading to Yen Tu Mountain.

Tourist Attractions on Yen Tu Mountain

Trinh Pagoda

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Entrance Gate to Trinh Pagoda. @mia.vn

The overall architecture of Trinh Pagoda is built in the shape of a rectangle (一), consisting of structures such as the Front Hall, Main Buddha Hall, Rear Hall for worshipping the Eighteen Arhats, Left Hall, the House of Ancestors for worshipping the Three Masters of Truc Lam, Tran Trieu Court, Three Kings, and Three Holy Mothers. Trinh Pagoda still preserves many exquisite bronze and jackfruit wood Buddha statues.

Dong Pagoda

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Dong Pagoda is cast based on the prototype of Dau Keo Pagoda, Bac Ninh. The pagoda has a total area of about 20 square meters and weighs 70 tons. Dong Pagoda has four roofs with curved tiles, the ends of which are decorated with dragon patterns from the Tran dynasty. Inside Dong Pagoda is where the statue of the revered Buddha Shakyamuni and the Three Masters of Truc Lam are placed on a lotus pedestal.

Dong Pagoda on the peak of Yen Tu Mountain. @baohoabinh.com.vn

Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery

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Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen Monastery emerges majestically amidst the land and sky of Northeast Vietnam, featuring a two-story, eight-roofed triple gate. The monastery grounds are divided into the inner and outer precincts, housing structures such as the Main Hall, Ancestral Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Meditation Hall, Monks' Quarters, Library, Exhibition Hall, Monastic Guesthouse, Novice Guesthouse, Buddha Tower, and Serene Heart Lake...

Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen Monastery, a sight to behold from afar. @phatgiao.org.vn

Am Ngọa Vân Pagoda

Perched at an altitude of approximately 500 meters above sea level, Am Ngọa Vân Pagoda dates back to the Tran dynasty and has undergone numerous renovations to attain its present-day splendor. On misty mornings, when clouds envelop its surroundings, Am Ngọa Vân Pagoda emerges like a scene from a celestial realm.

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The temple nestled against the mountain. @laodong.vn

Statue of An Ky Sinh

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Statue of Emperor Buddha Tran Nhan Tong

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Statue of Emperor Buddha Tran Nhan Tong atop the mountain. @giacngo.vn

The bronze statue is cast based on the model of Emperor Buddha at Huệ Quang Pagoda. Seated on a lotus pedestal, the statue of Emperor Buddha Tran Nhan Tong sits in a serene meditation posture, with hands forming the gesture of determination, clad in robes, a gentle face transcending worldly affairs. The base of the statue is intricately decorated with Tran dynasty dragon motifs and chrysanthemum flowers.

Heaven Gate Buddha Stele

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On the front of the Buddha stele, a vertical line of Han characters was carved, but time has blurred them, making them illegible. Below, there is a row of horizontally inscribed Han characters translated as 'Four Virtues of Grand Honor'.

Participate in the Yen Tu Festival

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Procession parade during Yen Tu Festival. @mia.vn

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Where to stay when traveling to Yen Tu Mountain?

Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery Hotel

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Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery Hotel serves guests 24/7 with various amenities such as currency exchange, meeting facilities, spa, bike rental, free parking... Within the hotel premises, there are restaurants, bars, outdoor swimming pool...

An ideal accommodation choice. @suutam

Yen Tu Village

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Inside the premises of Yen Tu Village, there's an ATM for convenient cash withdrawal, a cozy café, and a refreshing garden. Yen Tu Village hotel also offers complimentary bicycle rental for guests staying here.

Yen Tu Village seen from above. @suutam

You can explore more hotels in Quang Ninh on Mytour to quickly find the most suitable accommodation for you.

Specialties of the Yen Tu Mountain region

Dishes made from bamboo shoots

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Delicacies from nature. @haisanquangphong.com

Wild vegetables

This is a type of wild vegetable that grows under the trees in the Yen Tu Mountain forest. Wild vegetables resemble horsetail but smaller, with branches and leaves spreading around.

Wild vegetables can be prepared in various dishes such as boiled, salad, soup, stir-fried with meat... This type of vegetable also has good medicinal properties, aiding in the treatment of colds, sore throat, cough, constipation, and promoting urination.

Stir-fried wild vegetables with garlic. @suutam

Yen Tu bamboo tea

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Delicious dishes from Yen Tu. @suutam

Apricot wine

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Yen Tu Mountain is not only a place for sightseeing with many scenic spots. It's also a place to nurture and heal the souls of many travelers with the tranquility that the temples bring. Yen Tu Mountain has many interesting things waiting for you to discover. Don't forget to book a hotel room on Mytour to make your trip more convenient, with many attractive deals awaiting you!

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