The information was released at the press meeting organized by the Department of Information and Communications on November 10.
As part of Quang Ninh’s tourism stimulus campaign, a series of activities themed “Yen Tu - An autumn journey to Buddha land” will be held within 6 days from November 11, according to leaders of Uong Bi city.
The program involves a range of religious ritulas commemorating Buddhist - Monk Tran Nhan Tong, impressive arts performances, photo exhibitions, food shows, herb spa experience, etc.
Located on the 1,068m-high Yen Tu Mountain, the 20,000ha site is considered the capital of Vietnamese Buddhism, where in the 13 th century, King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308) founded the first Vietnamese School of Buddhism called “Thien Tong” or Tuc Lam Yen Tu Zen.
Besides numerous temples, it also preserves many old religious and cultural documents such as precious prayer-books and monks’ writings.
With its significant historical, cultural and natural values, Yen Tu was recognised as a Special National Relic Site in September 2012. It was also selected as one of the 10 most popular spiritual destinations in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organisation.
Translated by Phuong Loan
