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| Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery (also known as Lan Pagoda) is located on Yen Tu Mountain in the Yen Tu Historical Relic and Scenic Area (Quang Ninh), which was chosen by King Tran Nhan Tong as a place to practice. This was originally a large temple with massive structures but was destroyed over time, now only a few traces remain on the ground. In 2002, Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery was rebuilt (2021)__Photo: VNA |
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex has been recognized as a World Culture Heritage site.
In the afternoon of July 12 (Paris time), at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Nikolay Nenov, Chairman of the Session, officially knocked the hammer to recognize the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex as a World Cultural Heritage site.
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| Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Bac Ninh province), part of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex, is an ancient pagoda dating back to the Ly Dynasty__Photo: VNA |
This is the ninth world heritage of Vietnam and the second inter-provincial world heritage, after Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city.
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex is located in the provinces of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong city. It includes 12 locations with a core area of 525.75 hectares and a buffer zone of 4,380.19 hectares.
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| Tens of thousands of tourists come to offer incense at Dong Pagoda, part of Yen Tu historical relic complex in Quang Ninh province (February 25, 2018)__Photo: VNA |
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex, with Truc Lam Buddhism as its core, was established in the 13th century by the Tran Dynasty’s kings, especially the role of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong. Truc Lam Buddhism has created many values, making special and sustainable contributions to the cultural and spiritual heritage of humanity.
The recognition of the complex as a World Culture Heritage site is the result of persistent efforts, high consensus and close and effective coordination between authorities at all levels, sectors, localities, and domestic and international organizations.- (VNA/VLLF)
