The unforgettably magnificent pagodas and temples in Halong Bay

Article headline If you visit Quang Ninh, you will be overwhelmed by the many pagodas and temples in Halong Bay. Some are designed by ancient architecture with magnificent campuses. However, since they are sacred places for worshipping activities, interior photography is not permitted. Therefore, I recommend you should research which Halong Bay cruises pass by those pagodas to contemplate the entirety of these places.

The unforgettably magnificent Buddhist capital: Yen Tu Pagoda

Type: Vietnamese Buddhist Pagoda History: over 10 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 1 – 2 hoursLocation: Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh ProvinceHighlights: Yen Tu Festival, Dong Pagoda. Yen Tu Pagoda is a complex pagoda in Yen Tu Mountain, 60 kilometers away from Halong City and 110 kilometers from hanoitohalong.com Tu Mountain was constructed by Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308), who was the third king of the Tran Dynasty. In October 1299, Tran Nhan Tong gave up the mundane world and visited Yen Tu Mountain to train to become a Buddhist monk. In the mountains of Yen Tu, Tran Nhan Tong started Thien Phai Truc Lam, which is Zen Buddhism in Vietnam. Nowadays, visiting Yen Tu Pagoda, you will hike on the uneven stone stairs and vertical rocky paths to get to the top of Yen Tu mountain which is 1,068 meters above sea level and covered in thick fog and cloud all year round. Alternatively, you can travel to the peak of Yen Tu Mountain by cable car, which should take more than 2 hours. If you would like to have a great tour of the spiritual world of Yen Tu Mountain, please contact Sdisco for further details.

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The unforgettably magnificent destination for spiritual tourism: Cai Bau Pagoda

Type: Vietnamese Buddhist PagodaHistory: about 15 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 1 hourLocation: Ward 1, Van Don, Quang NinhHighlights: Free vegetarian meals and accommodation. Cai Bau Pagoda was constructed on the base of Phuc Linh Tu Pagoda 700 years ago. Nowadays, it has become an amazing spot for spiritual tourism in Halong Bay. Standing on the grounds of this pagoda, you can gaze at the beautiful mountains and the mesmerizing beaches that make you feel really comfortable. Most work of order and security in the pagodas is well implemented by Buddhists and nuns. For the sake of preserving the Buddhist sanctuary, no one is allowed to sell souvenirs in the pagoda’s campus. In particular, if tourists want to enjoy vegetarian meals and stay overnight here, they will not have to pay any money. Positioned near Bai Dai resort, the space in Cai Bau pagoda is not only tranquil but also extremely spiritual and pure. Combined with the bell and gong sound, you will feel very relaxed and comfortable. Moreover, this pagoda is 10 kilometers far from Van Don, so visitors can go there by private vehicles or by bus.

The unforgettably magnificent national site: Cua Ong Temple

Type: Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, National Intangible Cultural HeritageHistory: over 15 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 1 hourLocation: Cua Ong Ward, Cam Pha town, Quang Ninh ProvinceHighlights: Tran Dynasty, Bai Tu Long Bay, Cua Ong Festival Cua Ong temple is located in Cam Pha city, Quang Ninh Province. The temple is the worship place of Tran Quoc Tang and numerous national heroes of the Tran Dynasty. For many years, the temple has attracted hordes of tourists for its history. Cua Ong temple was constructed into 3 areas: Lower temple, Middle Temple and Upper hanoitohalong.com temple lies on a hill where you can witness Bai Tu Long Bay in the south. Behind the temple is entirely green mountains running through Mong Duong and Cam Pha. The Cua Ong festival is celebrated annually. This festival is organized on January 2nd of the Lunar calendar until the end of the third lunar month. Tourists often participate in Cua Ong temple ceremonies from the beginning of the Lunar New Year. The route to travel is Con Son – Kiep Bac – Yen Tu – Cua Ong. The festival is celebrated on a large scale, including a palanquin procession and a folk games festival such as tug of war, human chess, cock fighting and rice cooking contest, etc. The concert is held with a 15-minute firework display and more than 500 artists.

The largest pagoda in Halong Bay: Long Tien Pagoda

Type: Vietnamese Buddhist Pagoda, Vietnam’s Historical SitesHistory: near 80 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 45 minutesLocation: Chua Long Tien Street, near Halong Market, in Quang Ninh ProvinceHighlights: Tran Dynasty, Duc Ong Temple, An Duong Vuong Temple, Bai Tho Mountain Long Tien Pagoda is positioned in Bai Tho Mountain, which is the largest pagoda in Ha Long City. It was built in 1941 to worship Buddha and national heroes of the Tran Dynasty. Long Tien Pagoda attracts many locals and tourists everywhere who are Buddhists because of its hanoitohalong.com from the beauty, Long Tien Pagoda also attracts travelers with Long Tien Pagoda Festival which is held on the 24th day of the third lunar month. The festival consists of palanquin procession which starts from Long Tien Pagoda, then goes to Duc Ong Temple, An Duong Vuong Temple and returns. Moreover, there are traditional folk games in the festival, such as wrestling, human chess, Cheo performance, Chau Van singing.

The magnificent spot to contemplate natural landscapes: Loi Am Pagoda

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Type: Vietnamese Buddhist Pagoda, Vietnam’s Historical SitesHistory: over 600 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 2 – 3 hoursLocation: Dai Yen, Halong Bay, Quang NinhHighlights: Loi Am Festival, Pho Minh tower, Mysterious Chessboard

Loi Am pagoda was constructed in the 15th century. It is about 400 meters above sea level and built in the mountains of the South East. At the peak of the mountain, there is a Mysterious Chessboard, which is about 105 meters far from Loi Am pagoda. This pagoda was demolished many times since the late nineteenth century. However, Pho Minh tower still remains, which is 2.92 meters high and made of red bricks with adhesives including lime, sand, and tar.

The Loi Am Festival is held on 27th January of lunar month. The special ritual of incense offering is performed in a respectful atmosphere. After that, locals and tourists usually pray for a new year of luck and a peaceful life. On the following days, traditional folk games will be celebrated such as wrestling, playing chess, chicken fighting,… to attract many people until the end of 30th January.

The unforgettably magnificent Spring Festival: Ba Vang Pagoda

Type: Vietnamese Buddhist PagodaHistory: near 30 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 1 – 2 hoursLocation: Quang Trung Ward, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh ProvinceHighlights: Chrysanthemum Festival, Dai Hung Bao Dien, Buddhist culture Ba Vang Pagoda always attracts tourists with an internal three-door gate which has a Northern pagoda style architecture. In front of the internal three-door gate, there are parallel sentences in the Han character. Passing the gate, tourists will reach Dai Hung Bao Dien with an area of 4,000 square meters, which is regarded as “the largest sanctum on a mountain in Indochina” by the Indochina Records Organization in 2014. The wall of Dai Hung Bao Dien is engraved with various exquisite patterns, especially the large mural painting which depicts Shakyamuni Buddha’s life. Ba Vang Pagoda

Ba Vang Pagoda is the only place in Quang Ninh Province to organize the Chrysanthemum Festival on the 9th day of the ninth lunar month to admire the chrysanthemum, which is the symbol of Buddhist culture. The festival has many fascinating activities such as offering ceremony, water procession from the old well to the sanctum, chrysanthemum arranging contest, calligraphy demonstration, reciting zen poems, enjoying chrysanthemum tea.

The unforgettably magnificent history: Tran Quoc Nghien Temple

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Type: Vietnamese Buddha TempleHistory: over 1500 yearsRecommended Visiting Time: 1,5 – 2 hoursLocation: Tran Quoc Nghien Street, Hong Gai Ward, Halong city, Quang Ninh provinceHighlights: Ceremonial Hall, Holy Mother Temple The temple is located at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain where you can look to the sea. The temple is related to Tran Quoc Nghien who is one of Tran Hung Dao’s sons and a talented general in the battle against the Yuan-Mongol hanoitohalong.com temple has a Back Sanctuary and a three-compartment Ceremonial Hall. The Holy Mother Temple lies to the right of the central temple. Inside the central temple, the middle statue is Tran Quoc Nghien. The other two statues on the right and left sides are the First Lady and Second Lady respectively. The Temple has a set of eight ornamental weapons, along with various worshipping objects.

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