Outline: Exploring Famous Landscapes

Prompt: Outline for Describing a Famous Landscape

Outline: Describing a Scenic Beauty Spot

I. Outline for Describing a Scenic Beauty Spot

A. General Outline for Describing a Scenic Beauty Spot

1. Introduction

- Introducing the subject of description: The scenic spot you intend to introduce.
- Your general impressions about that scenic spot.

2. Body

a) General Introduction:
- Geographic location, address
- Area size
- Means of transportation to get there
- Surrounding scenery

b) Introduction to its history:
- Construction period, formation origin
- Meaning of the name or alternative names (if any)

c) Introduction to architecture, scenery
- Structure when viewed from afar...
- Details...

d) Significance in history, culture of that scenic spot for:
- The local area...
- The country...

3. Conclusion

- Reaffirming once again the value, significance of the subject of description.
- Expressing personal thoughts.

B. Detailed Outline for Describing a Scenic Beauty Spot (Keo Pagoda - Thai Binh)

1. Introduction

- Introduce the scenic beauty of Keo Pagoda, Thai Binh, possibly using poetry to lead in:

'Even if fathers scold, mothers scold,
They still won't abandon Keo Pagoda on full moon days.'

- This is the oldest, most unique ancient pagoda, and it is the symbol, pride of the people of Thai Binh.

2. Body

a) General Introduction
- Geographic location: Approximately 110 km from the capital Hanoi
- Keo Pagoda is located in Duy Nhat commune, Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province.
- Area: 58000 km²
- Transportation: Can be reached by motorbike or car.
- General scenery: The pagoda is situated at the foot of the Red River dike, amidst lush green rice fields, with straight wings of storks flying, and lush vegetation all year round due to the alluvial soil.

b) Origin and history of formation
- This is an ancient pagoda, existing for about 400 years, started construction in 1630, completed in 1632.
- Built in the architectural style of the Le dynasty.
- Formation history: Previously, the pagoda was named Nghiem Thanh Quang, built by Zen master Duong Khong Lo in Giao Thuy (Nam Dinh); but then it went through many floods, large inundations that swept away the pagoda. The people in this area left their hometown, half to the southeast bank of the Red River, settled and built Keo Pagoda (Hanh Thien) now belonging to Nam Dinh; the remaining people crossed the river to the northeast bank of the Red River, settled and built Keo Pagoda in Thai Binh today.
- Name: Keo Pagoda (Thai Binh) also known as Thien Quang Tu, Keo is the Nom name of Giao Thuy.

c) Architecture of Keo Pagoda
- The entire pagoda is made of ironwood, very sturdy, so despite the changes of time, it is one of the ancient pagodas that has been preserved intact until today.
- Structure:
+ In total, there are 16 buildings, 126 compartments including 12 main buildings and 102 main compartments.
+ Main architecture includes: Three inner and outer gates, Buddha's Pagoda, and other buildings such as Ong Ho Pagoda, Ong Muong Pagoda, Three Treasures Pagoda, Holy Temple, Giac Roi Temple, Incense Offering Pavilion, Phu Quoc Temple, Upper Temple, and Bell Tower. In addition, there are also monk dormitories, guesthouses, and areas for the temple management board.
+ Typical architecture: The Bell Tower has a unique architecture typical of the Le dynasty, 11 meters high, with 3 floors (the first floor has a 1.2-meter-long stone paddle, the second floor is a 1.3-meter-high bronze bell cast in the reign of King Le Hy Tong, the third floor and the top floor have a smaller bell over half a meter high. The most special feature is the bell tower roof structure with nearly 100 elephant head carvings; the entire frame is made of solid wood connected together with mortise and tenon.

- The pagoda arranges and organizes the Buddhist statues into layers and preserves a large number of valuable antiques, artifacts hundreds of years old: Ceramic items, Le dynasty incense burners, Mac dynasty lamp feet,...
- Scenery of Keo Pagoda, Thai Binh:
+ The water surface on all 3 fronts and both sides creates a spacious space, giving the pagoda the appearance of a tall lotus flower amidst the lake.
+ The towers and compartments are arranged simply, in proportion, not too grandiose but not impoverished either.
+ External scenery: Surrounded by many ancient trees green all year round creating a solemn atmosphere, within the temple grounds planted with many precious flowers, trees...
- Keo Pagoda festival takes place annually on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the 9th month (Lunar calendar) to commemorate Zen Master Khong Lo, in addition to the solemn procession, offering rituals, the temple also organizes a festival with folk games, performances,...

d) Historical and cultural value of Keo Pagoda:
- Locally: It is a symbol, pride of Thai Binh province.
- Nationally: It is one of the most uniquely architectural scenic spots in the country.
+ Top 10 oldest relics in Vietnam.
+ In 1962, Keo Pagoda was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Monument.
+ In 2012, the temple was ranked as a Special National Monument by the State.

3. Conclusion
- Affirming the value, significance of Keo Pagoda.
- Expressing personal thoughts about this special scenic spot.
See more articles outlining other scenic spots on Mytour

II. Sample Essay About a Scenic Beauty Spot

There was a poet who once wrote about Trang An:

'The floating clouds and waters of Trang An
The boat shadows roam thousands of mountains and rivers
The oars beat to the rhythm of the heart
Even the distant sky shares the same worldly stream.'

Trang An, a place of high value in natural beauty and distinctive cultural features. Its beauty is pristine and simple, yet exquisitely refined. It's no coincidence when it's said that the Trang An scenic complex is an 'Open-air geological museum.'

Tràng An, a mesmerizing landscape, harmonizes mountains, skies, and waters, creating a place of immense value in various aspects: scenery, geology, biodiversity, culture, and history. Located 3km south of the ancient capital Hoa Lu and about 7km west of Ninh Binh city along the Trang An Avenue, Trang An offers a captivating journey...(Continued)

>> See full sample essay Elaborating on a scenic spot here.

""""""""---END""""""""---

Above are insights provided by the Mytour team regarding the essay topic: Elaborating on a scenic spot in the new Literature program. When writing, remember to delve into the formation and development process of the scenic spot, providing readers with a clear understanding of its value. Additionally, you can explore similar essay types on Mytour such as Writing an explanatory text about a natural phenomenon; Elaborating on kite-flying games; Elaborating on the Literature 8 textbook.