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YEN TU PAGODA
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HISTORY
As rumours go, 700 years ago, on a sunny day, King Tran Nhan Tong (1258 1308), who had led Dai Viet (Vietnam’s name at that time) to victory in three fierce fights for freedom and survival against Mongolian army, decided to lead a religious life.
Yen Tu Pagoda is located on Yen Tu Mountain, aslo in this place did he create the Truc Lam Zen sect, a Buddist cultural- rich value of Vietnam. Thanks to this meaningful action, King Tran Nhan Tong has been worshiped as Buddist King of Vietnam
ARCHITECT
In general, the architecture of the temples and pagodas in Truc Lam Yen Tu is considered to be the standard of Buddhist architecture reconstructed according to the original simulation.
The porch with asymmetrical roof standing majestically above, stepping up the stone, through the stupendous porch, you will enter the main red brickyard.
Yen Tu Pagoda was constructed with expensive material like bronze and ironwood, wide-known for producing very hard timber. The entire system of pillars at Yen Tu pagodas are made of precious ironwood, outside, the veranda pillars are built from stone
While the outside of the pagoda is more solemn and majestic, the inside is cozier and more unruffle. The main hall is surrounded by wooden planks, in the front are doors with carved bars, designed so that the hall is always spacious and bright.
Along with that are the Buddha statues at the throne of the Three Jewels, the La Han statue in La Han Duong, the statue of the Buddha of Thich Ca sitting in the main hall, these places are often decorated with magnificent and majestic worshiping objects.
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TIPS FOR VISITING
Yến Tử Pagoda opens for visit every day, from 6:00AM to 6:00 PM. The ticket fee is 40000 VND/ per adult and 20000 VND/ per child.
Cable cars don’t operate on days which have strong wind or heavy rain. Therefore, you should check the weather forecast before deciding to visit Yen Tu.
Please dress politely because this is a sacred place, there is a code of proper conduct, preserve the landscape, do not litter indiscriminately.
If you choose to walk and climb to Yen Tu mountain, you should bring a pair of sports shoes (e.g. bata) or hiking shoes, lightweight clothes tailored to the season, a small compact backpack to hold a little food and water