Lost in the fairy place of the Saigon police, why not? Now there is no need to go to distant Dalat, there is already a “Heavenly Gate of the Law Seal” at Linh Son Buu Thien Tu pagoda like this for the people of Saigon.
Surely you have also heard of Linh Quy Phap An pagoda in Lam Dong appearing on singer Son Tung’s music video. In Vung Tau, there is also such a heaven gate that you don’t need to go far. The Temple of the Sky Gate in Vung Tau is named Linh Son Pagoda Buu Thien Tu , an ancient temple in Vung Tau.
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About 2 hours from Saigon by car, especially when going back during the day, Vung Tau Heaven Gate promises to be another hot check-in point to add to the list of famous check-in locations in this land. Let’s explore with us!
1. Where is Linh Son Heaven Gate Buu Thien Tu located?
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The Heaven Gate we are talking about belongs to Linh Son Buu Thien Tu pagoda, also known as the To pagoda, this is a perennial pagoda in Ba Ria – Vung Tau. The pagoda is located at Thi Vai mountain, Phu My commune, Tan Thanh district, Ba Ria – Vung Tau province.
Thi Vai Mountain has 3 main temples: Lien Tri Pagoda, Hong Phuc Pagoda or Trung Pagoda, and the temple we are talking about is Thuong pagoda on the top of the mountain, also known as To Pagoda or Linh Son Buu Thien Tu Pagoda . In addition to the recently famous Outdoor Gate, the temple is also famous for its stunningly beautiful Japanese architecture!
Introducing Thi Vai Mountain
(Photo: @ kieukhanh31)Thi Vai mountain (or Thi Vai) has long been a famous place of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. The mountain is located in Phu My commune, Tan Thanh district of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province and has an altitude of about 500m above sea level. Thi Vai Mountain is about 65km from Saigon with about 2 hours by motorbike. If you look on the Google map, there are 2 mountains close together, shaped like 2 green lungs of nature, that is Thi Vai mountain and the next mountain is Toc Tien mountain.
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There are 3 famous pagodas on Thi Vai mountain, Lien Tri Pagoda, Hong Phuc Pagoda and Linh Son Buu Thien Pagoda (also known as the To Pagoda or Thuong Pagoda). In which Linh Son Buu Thien pagoda is at the top, also the largest and most famous temple that everyone wants to visit while climbing Thi Vai mountain.
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In addition, on Thi Vai mountain there is a stone sky gate and many interesting places on the way up that you want to visit. At present, Thi Vai mountain has not been as full of development as Ba Den mountain, so the scene is still quite wild. There is also no business or tourist attraction, so you are completely assured when coming here on weekends to enjoy the fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
2. Route to Linh Son Heaven Gate Buu Thien Tu
Located in Thi Vai mountain, Phu My commune, Tan Thanh district, Linh Son Buu Thien Tu is a pagoda built according to the old architecture, with a lot of age. From City. In HCM City, to reach Thi Vai mountain you can move by two ways:
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If traveling by motorbike: From the city center of Saigon, you can look up Google map to find Dien Bien Phu street, in ward 21. Here, you start your journey on the city highway. Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay / ĐCT01 and Highway 51 to Tran Hung Dao, Phu My. Then, go another 4km, you will reach Thi Vai mountain.
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If traveling by bus: still follow Highway 51 towards Vung Tau, to Phu My town, turn to Highway 81, go about 6km of asphalt and 2km of trail to reach Thi Vai mountain. If the traffic is clear, it only takes about 2 hours to move.
3. What is at Linh Son Buu Thien Tu Heaven Gate?
(Photo: @yuki_tho) To reach Linh Son Pagoda Buu Thien Tu Vung Tau , visitors will go through 2 other temples, Lien Tri Pagoda and Hong Phuc Pagoda (Trung Pagoda)
First you will visit Lien Tri Pagoda located at the foot of Thi Vai mountain. This is also a getaway after a long ride to continue an equally long way! Because before you reach the Heaven Gate, you will cross 1340 steps to climb to Linh Son Buu Thien Tu Pagoda located at the top of the mountain. 1340 levels, this is a number that is not easy, so you must prepare yourself mentally and sufficiently to eat and drink for this difficult climbing journey!
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The terraced road to climb the pagoda is quite beautiful. This is a step type paved with relatively flat stone. Grass, rocks, leaves, flowers like a graphic picture.
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On the way, you will pass Hong Phuc Pagoda, also known as Giua Pagoda, Trung pagoda built to remember the merits of Venerable Thich Tri Duc. Next to the pagoda is Quang Minh Palace worshiping the Bodhisattva Di Lac sitting on the lotus throne placed on the dragon’s back. Here you have come 2/3 of the way. Going a little further to the destination, Linh Son Buu Thien Tu pagoda will gradually appear, the pagoda is about 750m above sea level. The natural landscape is charming like a fairyland.
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Standing at the pagoda, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful Vung Tau . Around and inside the temple is planted with a lot of shade trees. The fresh air of heaven and earth seems to be harmonized here. You will find peace of mind when coming to Linh Son Buu Thien Tu. From now on, Vung Tau travel guide will give you one more attractive choice to visit.
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In addition to the famous Heaven Gate check-in site , the pagoda also has famous natural sights such as the cave where the Patriarch stayed for a monk, Mr. Ho’s well, Tien well, Buddha Gate , Wind cave and many caves. The ancients went into retreat. The vast nature of the mountains and forests and the echoing pure sound will surely make people’s soul forget all the fatigue of a long journey, forget all the chaos of daily life and be immersed in Earth and sky.
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The pilgrimage journey to the top of the mountain is about 2 hours by road, but this also depends on your traveling speed. If it is too dark to reach the top of the pagoda, you can ask to stay overnight at the pagoda and sleep overnight and then go down the mountain.
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Here, if you have enough strength, you can climb to the top of the mountain about 600 more steps from the temple. The stairs in this section are not as beautiful as the one to climb the pagoda, so be careful if you go to slippery and fall. Near the top of the mountain is a steep, steep trail, so if you decide to explore the top of the mountain, be careful! Up to the top of the mountain, overlooking the majestic plains, the beautiful winding Thi Vai river will definitely not disappoint you!
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In addition to staying overnight at the temple, you can also choose the form of trekking, mountain camping, and setting up a tent overnight at Thi Vai mountain. If you decide to climb to the top of the mountain, you need to prepare all the climbing materials such as: water, food (instant noodles, dry food, …), sports shoes, gloves, … to ensure the safest Please.
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Coming to Heaven Gate, you can choose to go during the day or overnight. If you love nature, tranquility, and exploration, the 2-day journey will be suitable for you to experience more as well as watch romantic nature and a more peaceful life. But going back in 1 day is enough to have thousands of “very virtual” check-in photos.
Note:
– The temple is a tranquil and solemn place, so you should “speak softly” during the journey.
– Pay attention to keep clean so that the road up the mountain will be green and beautiful.
What are you waiting for, pick up your backpack and come right to Vung Tau to check-in right at Linh Son Buu Thien Tu Heaven Gate, which original copy is ‘so deep’.