Discover
Discover
The property brings together 12 sites across forested mountains, lowlands and river valleys, centred on the Yen Tu range. It includes pagodas, temples, shrines and archaeological remains tied to religious and historical figures, and it remains a vibrant pilgrimage destination.
History
History
UNESCO notes this was home to the Tran dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries and the birthplace of Truc Lam Buddhism, a Vietnamese Zen tradition that shaped the Dai Viet kingdom. By tradition, King Tran Nhan Tong gave up his throne to become a monk on Yen Tu mountain.
People & Culture
People & Culture
Each site has its own figures: Kiep Bac honours General Tran Hung Dao, who led resistance to the Mongol armies, while Con Son is linked to the poet and scholar Nguyen Trai. For us, this is a landscape where religion, defence of the homeland and literature are told together.
Living Heritage
Living Heritage
Every spring, crowds of pilgrims climb Yen Tu to worship at the summit, and the pagodas remain centres of Truc Lam practice. This heritage is both history and living faith.
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