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Tam Chuc Pagoda is part of the Tam Chuc Tourist Area in Ha Nam province, covering nearly 5,000 hectares including lakes, natural rocky mountains, valleys, and was recognized as a National Tourist Area in 2013.
Route Guidance to Tam Chuc Pagoda, Ha Nam
The Tam Chuc Pagoda complex spans nearly 5,000 hectares, comprising around 1,000 hectares of lakes, 3,000 hectares of rocky mountains and natural forests, along with numerous valleys, surrounded by a mountain range, and facing Tam Chuc Lake with six small mountains.
Here, various architectural marvels such as the Jade Pagoda, Tam The Temple, Phap Chu Temple, Quan Am Temple, Tam Quan Gate, and the International Conference Center can be found. These structures are of immense scale, making Tam Chuc Pagoda the largest in Vietnam.
Specifically, the Jade Pagoda sits atop Thất Tinh Mountain at an elevation of 468 meters, with 299 steps leading up to it. It is entirely constructed from stacked stone blocks, weighing 2,000 tons, crafted by Indian artisans, a masterpiece of stone architecture.
Tam The Temple, standing 45 meters high on the divine axis, features a three-tiered curved roof, reflecting Vietnamese temple architecture. It rises 39 meters high, with a floor area of 5,400 square meters, accommodating 5,000 Buddhist practitioners for ceremonies.
Directions: Tam Chuc Pagoda is located in Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province, approximately 60km from central Hanoi and 12km west of Phu Ly city. Situated along National Highway 21A, it borders Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh, and Hanoi provinces. Traveling from Hanoi, you can take National Highway 1A to Nam Cau toll station and turn right. Alternatively, go straight to Phu Ly city, then turn right over Hong Phu Bridge towards Kim Bang for about 13km until you see the main gate of the pagoda on the right. You can drive in to park for 15,000 VND per vehicle. Then, walk 100 meters to the tram station to buy tickets at 30,000 VND per person per ride.
Tam Chuc is a unique limestone mountain area submerged in water, offering majestic landscapes of water and mountains. Viewed from above, it resembles a colossal watercolor painting with entirely natural contours shaped by nature. Despite still under construction, many international tourists have come to explore and worship.
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Provided by MytourOctober 2, 2019
