Tay Thien Tam Dao Vinh Phuc is one of the famous spiritual lands in the North, with thousands of people coming here every year to make a pilgrimage to worship Buddha, pray for peace and fortune for themselves and their families. If you are planning to visit Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, find out useful Tay Thien travel experiences that vinlove.net share below!
Introduction to Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery
Along with Truc Lam, Yen Tu and Truc Lam Da Lat are Truc Lam Tay Thien is considered as the 3rd largest monastery architecture of our country. This is not only the convergence of the number 1 Buddhist values in Vietnam but also becomes an ideal sightseeing spot for tourists from all over the world. This work is built on the ground of the ancient Thien An Zen temple dating back to the 3rd century with an area of 4.5ha, the area of peripheral forest is 50ha wide, located 300m above sea level. 
Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery from above
Truc Lam Tay Thien Vinh Phuc Zen Monastery is a spiritual land that possesses beautiful natural mountain scenery and peaceful and quiet worshiping space. Every year, many tourists come here not only for sightseeing, sightseeing but also for fortune, fortune, and peace. 
Many tourists come here to visit, pray for peace
The right time to visit Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen
Owning a cool atmosphere throughout the 4 seasons, visitors can visit Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery at any time. You can come in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each season has its own mark. However, according to Tam Dao tourism experience, tourists often come here most often in spring, at that time the festival season, the season of praying for peace, worship. In addition, in the summer there are usually retreats that attract many visitors to join. 
In the summer, many interesting retreats are often held here
How to move to Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery – Vinh Phuc
Motorcycle
Starting from Hanoi capital, go to Pham Van Dong street and then to Thang Long bridge, note that motorbikes cannot go to the 2nd floor of the bridge, so follow the signposts to go in the correct lane on the 1st floor. Go straight to Noi Bai street to reach Nam Hong intersection, turn left to Me Linh, follow the signpost to Vinh Yen. At the beginning of the city, there will be signs leading to Tay Thien – Tam Dao, you just follow the signs to reach the pagoda. 
Motorcycle
Car
If going by car, go in the direction of Nhat Tan Bridge, go to the intersection of Highway 2, turn right to Vinh Yen, continue to turn on the Hanoi – Lao Cai expressway, exit the expressway, at the IC4 intersection, turn car and go straight to Tam Dao. At the foot of Tam Dao slope, follow the signboard to come. 
Go by private car
Public transport
To get to Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery in Tam Dao you can go by public transport, but the travel time will be a bit longer (2 and a half hours from Hanoi). You can take bus number 58, when you reach Me Linh Plaza stop, take bus VP01 to go to Vinh Yen bus station, get off here and switch to VP07 bus to go to Tay Thien pagoda. 
You can go by bus
How to travel at Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery?
Walk
If you can ensure fitness and health, you can choose to walk from the foot of the mountain to the top of Tay Thien. That road is about 4km long with many interesting forest and streams. The last section from Den Co to Thuong Temple is considered to be the most difficult due to its relatively high altitude, the rest are quite easy to navigate. It takes 2-3 hours to reach the top. 
Climb from the foot of the mountain to the top
Slings
If you want to save energy and time, you can choose the 10-minute cable car ride to get to Thuong Temple. From Temple Thiec, you move to the cable car station, buy tickets and then go to the second floor to enter the cabin. Each cabin can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. 
Slings
Unique architecture in Tay Thien Truc Lam Zen Monastery
The works at Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery include: the ancestral house, the main hall, the gallery, the guest house, the three-door gate, the empty floor, the bell floor, … street boys and monastic retreats. All those works are meticulously built, the feat bearing the imprint of the Asian – Eastern architectural style.
The reliefs, statues on the empty tower, the bell tower and the outside of the main hall all contain traces of Zen history, attracting many visitors to admire. There is also an octagonal library located on the hill with a 35m high Buddha statue. In addition, there is also a cafeteria that serves vegetarian meals for visitors and Buddhists. 
The architecture here has Asian – Eastern style
The natural scene at Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery
Coming to Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, you will be able to float your soul in a very fresh and cool space beside green hills, blooming flower gardens or shady trees. Sitting here, visitors feel incredible peace.
Standing at the bottom of the mountain looking at the vulture, the whole Zen Monastery was briefly hidden in the cloud, the path up there was winding, winding, four sides covered with clouds, pine ringing, wind dancing, the scenery was extremely pure. 
The scene is beautiful like a place
Attractions around Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery
Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery
Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery was built in 2009 and completed in 2012 by the nun like Thuan Giac. This work includes the main hall to worship the Buddha, a guest house, 1 house to worship the ancestors of Zen Buddhism, 1 dining room. There are also meditation halls and nuns for meditators to gather. 
Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery
Mandala Great Stupa
Mandala Great Stupa was built according to Kim Cuong Thua architecture, with a height of 29m, a floor area of more than 1,500m2. Measuring 60m in diameter, the chedi has 3 floors with different shapes representing the 6 elements that make up the universe and life, collectively called the continent. Tourists often come here to admire, worship, and pray. 
Mandala Great Stupa
Thuong Temple
Thõng temple is the gateway that will lead us to Mau. This is an architectural complex that blends perfectly with the natural landscape of the mountains and forests. Here, you will see a nine-year banyan tree located in the yard with hundreds of years old. 
Thuong Temple
Thuong Temple
Thuong Temple is the place to worship Quoc Mau Tay Thien, this is the god of Tay Thien and the queen of Tam Dao mountain. Previously, she had been instrumental in assisting the king to suppress the enemy, to expand the banks of the rivers and realms, to teach people to grow rice. 
Thuong Temple
Some experiences when coming to Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery
Here are some small notes when coming to Truc Lam Tay Thien Vinh Phuc Zen Monastery that you should know:
- If you go in the summer, prepare a hat, sunscreen and bring some drinking water. When going through lunch, prepare some snacks in advance.
- If traveling by private vehicle, when coming to Tay Thien Festival Center, do not turn in, go straight to the foot of the mountain to avoid having to walk far.
- If you walk from the foot of the mountain to the top, prepare a pair of slippers because there are many sections where you have to cross the stream, so if you wear shoes, it is very easy to get wet.
To reach the top you have to go through many streams
Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is always voted by tourists as one of the attractive tourist destinations in the North. This is for you to see the majestic mountains, where the peaceful Buddha gate. When you come here, you will feel extremely comfortable and serene.
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