Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes

Overview

The property comprises 12 sites across forested mountains, lowlands, and river valleys. Centred on the Yen Tu Mountain Range, it was home to the Tran Dynasty during the 13th and 14th centuries and the birthplace of Truc Lam Buddhism, a uniquely Vietnamese Zen tradition that shaped the Dai Viet kingdom. The complex includes pagodas, temples, shrines, and archaeological remains tied to religious and historical figures. Strategically located in geologically favourable settings, it remains a vibrant pilgrimage destination.

Selection Criteria

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Components(12 locations)

• •Bo Da Pagoda1732-009
• •Con Son Pagoda1732-008
• •Kiep Bac Temple1732-002
• •Chua Lan Pagoda1732-003
• •King Chu Cavern1732-011
• •Thanh Mai Pagoda1732-007
• •Nham Duong Pagoda1732-010
• •Vinh Nghiem Pagoda1732-006
• •Yen Giang Stake-yard1732-012
• •Hoa Yen Pagoda relic cluster1732-004
• •Thai Mieu (Imperial Ancestral Shrine)1732-001
• •Ngoa Van Hermitage Pagoda relic cluster1732-005

Details

Countries

Viet Nam

ISO Codes

VN

Area

525.748 ha

Coordinates

21.1193, 106.5354