Yen Tu Festival

Time: From the 10th day of the first lunar month until the end of the third lunar month.
Place: Yen Tu historical site and beauty spot, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh Province.
Participators: People from all walks of life.
Characteristics: Pilgrimage in respect of Buddha, going sightseeing.

Yen Tu Festival commences annually on the 10th day of the first lunar month and lasts three months. Tens of thousands of pilgrims begin their journey after a solemn ritual held at the base of Yen Tu Mountain. After the three-hour trekking along winding path, going through forests of pines or bamboos, tourists reach the Bronze Pagoda atop the mountain. Upon getting up there all visitors feel like entering Nirvana.

 

The complex of historical sites and beauty spots in Yen Tu features various pagodas, shrines or stupas now appearing now disappearing under the thick foliage of the primary show their belief, or doing away with all sorrow and sadness. Others go to Yen Tu to do sightseeing and to enjoy the pure atmosphere of a mountain region. Foreign visitors come to Yen Tu to witness a famous beauty spot, a mysterious tourist attraction.

 

 

Anyone who makes all the way to the Bronze Pagoda feels the magnificence of Yen Tu and forests. Atop Yen Tu Mountain, one feels like standing by the Heave Gate shrouded in white cloud. On clear days one can have a partial view of the northeastern region.

 

During the festival the people near and far flock to Yen Tu. Some pilgrims go to Yen Tu to knows the reasons why our ancestors chose to lead a religious life in Yen Tu.

ALBUM
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Trong Mai Islet

Quang Ninh

Tuan Chau Island

Quang Ninh

Ha Long Bay

Quang Ninh

Sung Sot Grotto

Quang Ninh

WHERE TO STAY
Commercial Hotel

Add: 496 Quang Trung St., Uong Bi Town

Tel: (84-203) 3660 088

Thanh Lich Hotel

Add: Trung Vuong St., Uong Bi Town

Tel: (84-203) 3854 387