Located in the town of Ba Sao, Kim Bang District, the complex sits on the foundations of the ancient Tam Chuc Pagoda, which dates back to the Dinh Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago.

Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex recognised as national site.

Covering 5,000ha, the complex is divided into many parts, such as the Jade Pagoda on the peak of That Tinh (Seven Stars) Mountain, Tam Chuc Temple, and Tam The Pagoda (The Main Hall of Buddhas of the Three Times).

Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex is among 12 heritages that were recently listed as national sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The remaining 11 sites included the Lat Son base, the worshipping site of writer Nam Cao, and Bat Canh Son scenic site in Ha Nam Province; President Ho Chi Minh’s memorial site in Quang Ninh Province; Hao Kiet Temple in Nghe An Province; and the worshipping site of general Hoang Ke Viem in Quang Binh Province; among others.

Vietnam to have digital map of relic sites, tourist attractions

All relic sites and tourist attractions in Vietnam will be included in a digital map, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism (MCST).

Xuan Bieu communal house recognized as special national relic

(BGO)- The people’s committee of Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province on September 27 organised a ceremony to inaugurate the project of Xuan Bieu communal house in Xuan Cam commune and receive the certificate recognizing the Safety Zone II (ATK II) as special national relic.   

France funds Hue relic site restoration project

The Ministry of Culture of France has provided a non-refundable aid worth over 840 million VND (nearly 36,000 USD) to help the central province of Thua Thien – Hue implement a project to restore the roof of Khai Tuong Lau (Khai Tuong Building) at An Dinh Palace in the Complex of Hue Monuments.

Tay Phuong Pagoda a special national relic in Hanoi

Tay Phuong Pagoda, a special national relic in Thach That district, Hanoi capital, is becoming an attraction for tourists. Some 40km west of downtown  Hanoi, the pagoda complex is located on the peak of Cau Lau Mountain, 100 metres above sea level. It comprises three parallel pagodas along the mountain. Also known as “Sung Phuc tu”, Tay Phuong underwent various restorations prior to the Tay Son Dynasty (1788-1802) and was re-built in its current architecture.

Over 10 billion VND invested to upgrade road to historical relic site in Bao Dai commune (Luc Nam district)

(BGO) – Luc Nam district (Bac Giang province) has commenced the project to revamp and upgrade the road to Historical relic site where the first Party Committee of Luc Nam district was established in Dai Tu village, Bao Dai commune.

Source: NDO