The western side of Yen Tu Mountain stretches over the districts of Son Dong, Luc Ngan, Luc Nam and Yen Dung in Bac Giang province which is associated to the foundation and development of Truc Lam Buddhism. 

Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological tourism complex attracts a large number of visitors.

According to the researchers, most of the ancient pagodas on Yen Tu Mountain Range belonging to Bac Giang province are associated to Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Sect. The tower pagoda system on the side of Tay Yen Tu Mountain not only has historical, architectural and cultural values but it also has big potentials for development of cultural and spiritual tourism.

The special national relic site of Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Yen Dung district is a highlight on the journey to Tay Yen Tu Mountain. With its unique architectural and artistic values in line with the Buddhism woodblocks recognized by UNESCO as the world documentary heritage in the Asia- Pacific Region, the pagoda welcomes hundred thousands of visitors each year.

In 2023, the district people’s committee collaborated with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to implement the project on repairing and improving the special national relic site of Vinh Nghiem pagoda.

With many pagodas and temples on the side of Tay Yen Tu Mountain, Luc Nam district has abundant advantages for development of cultural and spiritual tourism.

According to Duong Cong Dinh, Vice Chairman of the district people’s committee, the district has invested in building and embellishing the landscapes of Suoi Mo eco-tourism site in Nghia Phuong commune, Suoi Nuoc Vang (golden water stream) in Luc Son commune, Reu (moss) canyon and Than Nong temple in Cam Ly commune in the 2021-2025 period.

In line with promotional activities, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organized a number of scientific conferences, seminars and talk shows on tourism development especially the cultural space of Tay Yen Tu area.

According to Luu Xuan San, Director of the Center for Information and Tourism Promotion of Bac Giang province, the Center has cooperated with many businesses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and 8 northeastern provinces to survey Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological tourism complex in Son Dong district, Vinh Nghiem pagoda and Truc Lam Phuong Hoang Zen Monastery in Yen Dung district to build tours and tourist routes.

The district welcomed over 2 million arrivals in 2023, jumped 50 percent compared to 2022 including more than 16,000 international arrivals. The total revenue from tourist activities is estimated at 1.450 trillion VND (59.490 million USD), up 123 percent. The province will strive to welcome 3 million arrivals in 2024 gaining revenue of 2.5 trillion VND (102.568 million USD) from tourist activities.

The tourists visit Vinh Nghiem pagoda (Yen Dung district).

There is good news for many localities and tourists, the provincial People’s Committee approved the Project on “Recovering the Holy Journey to propagate Buddhism of the Founders of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Sect” in 2023-2030 period.

The project will contribute to developing spiritual tourism of Tay Yen Tu (western Yen Tu) linked with the holy space of Dong Yen Tu (eastern Yen Tu) in Quang Ninh province and Con Son - Kiep Bac in Hai Duong province to create a network of spiritual tourism products.

Specially, in late September Vietnam submitted the dossier to UNESCO for recognition of the Complex of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes in Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Hai Duong as the world heritage. If the relic complex is recognized, it will be a firm foundation for preserving and promoting the heritage values associated to sustainable tourism development of the 3 provinces.

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