The attraction of Tay Yen Tu – The pride of Bac Giang tourism

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Truc Lam cultural – Buddhist space in Tay Yen Tu region with the unique values ​​of the spiritual-cultural tourist area, increasingly attracting a large number of tourists coming to, is becoming an important tourism product. of Bac Giang province.
Morning West Yen Tu. Photo: Thanh Son

Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological tourist area was born to recreate the path of cultivating Buddhism by Emperor Tran Nhan Tong (along the side of the West Yen Tu range from Vinh Nghiem Pagoda – Yen Dung, Ma Yen Pagoda, Hon Thap ( Cam Ly – Luc Nam), Ho Bac (Huyen Son – Luc Nam), Am Vai Pagoda (Nam Duong – Luc Ngan) …) on the basis of both exploiting and promoting rich value of resources ecological nature of the mountainous region of West Yen Tu. This is also the mode of tourism and the meaning of “Ecotourism and spirituality” West Yen Tu.

Coming to this place, visitors have the opportunity to learn more about Truc Lam Yen Tu’s Zen sect associated with the life of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong. Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect was formed in Dai Viet country around the middle of the thirteenth century. . He is also the great master passed on to the Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, who officially founded the Zen sect featuring Vietnamese Buddha on the basis of the three-Buddhist ideology system of Tindiocese, Vo Thong Ngon, Thao Duong in the last years 13th century.

Photo: Thanh Son

Tran Nhan Tong is the eldest son of King Tran Thanh Tong, born in 1258, and was established as the Crown Prince at the age of 16. Being a devotee of Buddhism, he set out to practice very early. Legend has it that there was a time Tran Nhan Tong hid alone in Yen Tu to concentrate on taking refuge in the Dharma, but was discovered by his father, so he was reluctant to return to the capital city. At the age of 21, Tran Nhan Tong was crowned Emperor. Although he was in the throne, he was still very interested in meditation practice. When the Nguyen-Mong empire sent troops to invade Dai Viet, he promoted the idea of ​​entering into the world, linking religion with life, conquering humanity, honoring talents, twice commanding to defeat the Nguyen-Mong invaders, preventing they descended into Southeast Asia.

With the inherent peaceful thought of Buddhism, Tran Nhan Tong implements a friendly peace policy with neighboring countries to build peaceful relations on the Buddhist foundation. In 1293, he ceded the throne to his son, Tran Anh Tong, and became Thai Thuong Hoang. In 1299, he left the capital city and entered Yen Tu mountain to focus on his spiritual practice. When he was passed on from Tue Sergeant, he collected and transmitted thoughts to thousands of disciples. After his death (1308) he was crowned Buddha, the first Patriarch of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect for his merits in founding this Zen sect and unifying Dai Viet Buddhism.

Emperor Tran Nhan Tong is a king who fully understands Buddhism with the full spirit of compassion, ascending the throne while the country has foreign invaders, witnessing many tragic scenes of human life, he advocated. building a pure Vietnamese Zen sect in order to find a way of liberation for oneself, at the same time liberating others, gathering humanity in a single relationship, while helping to weather the culture, and the people to live a good life. religion, at the same time strengthening the bonds connecting the human heart in a time when the country is at war, in need of solidarity and concentration of strength.

As a king, he has another great responsibility to take care of the people and the country, not just himself. Therefore, to solve that “worry”, He took advantage of the position of a king, built a Zen sect to attract people, and at the same time became an exemplary model of practice for subjects follow. Building a religion but not because of that religion, but because of life. Thought and teachings of the Emperor Buddha most concentrated in the conclusion of the Abhidharma Path:

Tran Tran Lac Dao drop depending on the coast

The mechanics are not that miserable

The middle-right owner said that he was insignificant

For the mindless scene questioning Zen

(Meaning: In a happy life, please depend on the conditions / Go hungry, just eat, get tired, sleep / Search in the house / Do not ask for Zen in the heartless situation)

With that in mind, Buddhist Meditation blends into everyday life easily, because it is also a part of everyday life. Thanks to that, the Zen mind has the power to spread the influence in the society, helping the king to add a tool to educate the subjects, the country has a focal point for people’s hearts to gather, thereby creating the strength for unity the whole nation helps to partly shape the character of love for freedom, love of purity, peace, and respect for morality for the people of Dai Viet, who respect morality and love peace.

Photo: BGP

Tay Yen Tu spiritual eco-tourism area is organized into 3 areas: Ha pagoda, Trung pagoda, and Thuong pagoda. The area around Ha pagoda is the center of the tourist area with flat terrain, located in a favorable position, in the front with mountains; is the center of tourist activities and a place for tourists to prepare for climbing journeys and religious activities; includes many items such as: ecological park; Imperial Citadel of Thang Long reappear; restaurants; convention center; visitor center; Museum; spiritual village; event square; hotel; cable car station; stream resorts and walkways for visitors …

The area around Trung pagoda is located in the middle of Yen Tu mountain. walkway to Thuong pagoda; cable car line; Yen Tu porch area; Best spot for resting stop; a resort in the forest; tourist service area; cable car station; information, restaurants, shopping …

The area around Thuong Pagoda is considered the destination of trekking and meditation practice.

Am Vai pagoda, Nam Duong commune, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province.

Coming to Tay Yen Tu, visitors also learn about the relics of Am Vai pagoda in Bieng village (Nam Duong commune, Luc Ngan district) which is one of the key relics of the population of monuments and landscapes here. Am Vai pagoda was built near the northern top of Am Vai mountain at an altitude of 700m above sea level, located in the pagoda system of Ly – Tran dynasty, XII-XIII centuries. In the past, a princess from the Tran dynasty came to practice here, so it was called Am Vai or Am Ni Tu pagoda. In the midst of the mountains and forests, the pagoda still imprints many ancient traces such as Tien cave, Gao cave, Co well, Co Tien table, Buddha footprint … On January 9, 2017, Chairman of Bac Giang Provincial People’s Committee signed Decision. Decision No. 20 / QD-UBND on the approval of the master plan to preserve and promote the value of the historical – cultural relic and scenic area of ​​Am Vai pagoda, Luc Ngan district with a total area of ​​about 1,065ha.

In 2019, for the first time, Bac Giang province held a Culture – Tourism Week “Discovering the sacred land of West Yen Tu”, which has brought very positive results. According to the general report of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, only in the Week of Culture – Tourism 2019 attracted over 500,000 visitors, with about 3,300 international visitors. Culture Week – Tourism event has left many good impressions with people, domestic and international visitors, before, during and after the event.

Truc Lam – Phuong Hoang Zen Monastery, Yen Dung District, Bac Giang Province. Photo: Thanh Son

Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2020 with the theme “Bac Giang – The sacred land of West Yen Tu” will take place from January 29 to February 12, 2020 (ie January 5 to the end of the day. January 19, Canh Ty year) is associated with the ceremony to receive the National Monument Ranking Special Victory Site of Xuong Giang and the Spring Festival 2020 in localities in the province.

If the starting point is the historical relic of Xuong Giang Victory Site, visitors following the spiritual route West Yen Tu can unleash the pristine beauty of the Mo stream landscape; Mold God; Am Vai; Dong Cao; Khe Ro … then going back to Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Truc Lam Zen Monastery – Phuong Hoang … will be an exciting journey.

There are so many hidden things in the journey to discover the beauty “Bac Giang – The sacred land of West Yen Tu” that is inviting the footsteps of visitors to find. /.

Move to West Yen Tu

Just over 100km from Hanoi, Tay Yen Tu tourist area in Bac Giang province has a diverse system of historical, cultural, and scenic relics with strange attraction.

Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 1.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 1.

@r.achelbae, @bichphuongg_2310

To get to West Yen Tu, you can travel by many means. If you travel by motorbike or private car, you start from the center of Hanoi, run through Nhat Tan Bridge – Highway 18 (Bac Ninh). Then turn to the Hanoi – Bac Giang expressway. Or from Hanoi, you pass Thanh Tri Bridge, Vinh Tuy, connect to the Hanoi – Bac Giang expressway and go straight to Big C Bac Giang to the 293. From the center of Bac Giang city, just go directly to Tay Yen Tu tourist area (Dong Thong village, Tuan Mau commune).

Schedule from A to Z to West Yen Tu - Van Ly Truong Thanh miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 2.

@nguyetan_

If traveling by bus, you can take the bus from Hanoi to Bac Giang bus station. Then, at Bac Giang bus station, take bus number 07 for about 70km, about 1 hour to arrive. The earliest bus departs at 5:00 am, the next one is at 7:30 am and then each trip is 40 minutes apart, the last one at 7:00 pm.

Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 3.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 3.

@okia.dunn, @han_dddu

From the entrance gate of West Yen Tu, you can first visit the square and some of the points below. After that, you take the cable car about 10 to 15 minutes to reach Thuong pagoda and walk another 30 minutes to Dong pagoda to visit the entire West Yen Tu.

Schedule from A to Z to West Yen Tu - Van Ly Truong Thanh miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 4.

@ tring.2802

* Reference fares:

Bus: 55,000 VND / person

Cable car: 260,000 VND / round trip / person

Journey to bomb West Yen Tu

1. Heaven Gate

Not only Da Lat has a heaven gate, Bac Giang also has a magical heaven gate here. The entrance gate to Ha pagoda is the first destination in the journey to discover West Yen Tu. As long as you wear a very beautiful set of clothes, bring a conical hat as accessories and check-in at the sky gate, you will ensure that you will immediately produce a misty photo no less than Boss Tung’s super product Lac Troi. That!javascript:void(0)

Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 5.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 5.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 5.

@maipham, @hongngoc, @ khanhmy1221

2. Hunting clouds at Thuong pagoda

The Thuong Pagoda area is surrounded by lots of white clouds. Even the road leading to Thuong pagoda has to be classified as magical because the two sides are two rows of green trees and are always flooded with clouds. Anyway, the saints who hunt clouds come here must fall in love, sometimes set up tents to stay and refuse to return.

Schedule from A to Z to West Yen Tu - Van Ly Truong Thanh miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 6.

@maipham

Remember to note that if you choose to climb you need to prepare sufficient equipment for climbing such as paper towels, food reserves, drinking water, … because the climbing path during this time is quite humid and slippery, you Remember to be careful!

Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 7.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 7.

@hongngoc, @nkbom15

3. “Great Wall” Vietnamese version

Having dragged to this area without running to check-in with the super beautiful wall of the Tran dynasty is a great loss.

Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 8.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 8.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 8.

@hoangkimtuyen, @hongngoc, @maipham

At the beginning of the year, eager to have a foreign trip, but too busy with work. Then don’t have to worry, just pick up the camera and pose “deep” a few poets to immediately have a good photo. Post on facebook saying that if you are in China, you will believe in her no matter what.

Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 9.
Itinerary from A to Z to West Yen Tu - `` Great Wall ''  miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 9.

@yeutinhbong, @ bichhang207

4. Dong Temple

If the specialty of the ancient Phuong Hoang is meticulously sculptured domed houses or temples hanging full of lanterns, Dong Pagoda will not be outdone at all.

Schedule from A to Z to West Yen Tu - Van Ly Truong Thanh miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 10.

@maipham

From Dong pagoda, you will see the whole majestic natural scenery with clusters of trees and mountains hidden in floating clouds, bringing an extremely impressive sense of adventure. That is why, at the end of the week, pulling each other up here to relax, breathing a little clear air of the mountains and forests is nothing-better.

Schedule from A to Z to West Yen Tu - Van Ly Truong Thanh miniature version right near Hanoi - Photo 11.

@maipham

Currently in West Yen Tu there are not many places to serve the dining needs of visitors. So, you should actively bring food / drink or go down to the area at the foot of the mountain to find Tay Yen Tu restaurant and some popular style eateries, the cost ranges from 50,000 VND to 120,000 VND.

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