Yen Tu Mountain is where King Tran Nhan Tong practiced Buddhism and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect, a Buddhist Zen tradition bearing Vietnamese identity. The following top 2 Yen Tu resorts are ideal for your journey to the land of the Buddha.
Top 2 Yen Tu resorts for pilgrims visiting the Buddhist capital of the Tran Dynasty
Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery Hotel Collection
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Closely connected to Vietnamese history, the legacy of the Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong and the spirit of the Truc Lam Zen sect, Legacy Yen Tu is the Yen Tu resort that can take visitors back 700 years into the past. Inspired by the Hue Quang Kim Thap, a nearly intact 13th-century monument on Yen Tu Mountain, Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery recreates an ancient Tran Dynasty palace with distinctive architectural features.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
The retreat was designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley and completed using traditional Vietnamese materials and construction methods by Vietnamese artisans themselves, with meticulous attention to every detail. In each room, unique decorative materials include burlap made from jute fibers, chaff walls, old-style wooden doors with crossbars and floors made from local ceramics.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery makes you feel as if you have wandered into a heavenly fairyland. The resort is secluded at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain, with unique architecture blending into the landscape. This perfect combination offers a place to rest and find peace of mind. At the resort, you can also relax in the outdoor swimming pool, filled with natural spring water that is good for your health.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
In particular, Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery offers daily activities including yoga at 7 a.m., breathing meditation and meditation singing at 10 a.m., a dan tranh ensemble at the Meditation House at 5 p.m., and a village festival at the Village Communal House from 8 p.m. The village festival features many activities rich in the folk culture of northern Vietnam, such as traditional cheo theater, dancing, festival drums, Tran Dynasty bai bong dance, xam singing and chau van singing. All these experiences offer effective ways to heal the soul.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Photo: Fb Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery.
Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Lang Nuong Yen Tu is a Yen Tu resort with a unique design, comprising 9 residential areas with 90 rooms bearing poetic names: Huong Sen, Huong Tram, Huong Hoa Hong, Huong Nhai, Huong Chanh, Huong Cau, Huong Bai, Huong Sa and Huong Buoi. The rooftops are covered with timeworn, moss-covered tiles interspersed with new tiles, creating harmonious architecture. The gardens around the houses feature mango, pomelo, areca palm and tamarind trees.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
When visiting Lang Nuong, travelers can also enjoy local specialties such as black glutinous rice banh chung, banh gio and fermented pork rolls, as well as have the opportunity to learn meditation, practice yoga and learn about the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. There is also the Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong Museum and a meditation monastery, where visitors can learn more about the king who became a Buddha.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Here, visitors can also experience the tranquility of nature in sleeping pods at the 3-star Yen Tu pilgrimage village retreat, which comprises 9 houses along the Giai Oan Stream, with 75 rooms corresponding to 300 beds. All rooms feature bunk beds and a simple design infused with the spirit of Zen while still offering full amenities.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Inspired by Vietnamese village markets, Cho Que Restaurant is located within the pilgrimage village, while Tung Lam Restaurant is situated along the road to the cable car station. Both serve diners all day and also feature traditional musical performances.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
At Lang Nuong Yen Tu, visitors have the opportunity to walk along a path paved with Bat Trang bricks, ride wooden horse-drawn carriages to explore the rows of old houses, visit models of traditional craft villages and directly experience making handcrafted bamboo products, conical hats, bamboo flutes and Dong Ho prints.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Photo: Fb Yen Tu Village – Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
The two Yen Tu resorts will bring a fresh touch to your family’s relaxing holiday combined with a pilgrimage. Not only will you have the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful getaway, but you can also return to the roots of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. Contact iVIVU for advice on the best-value Yen Tu hotel packages!
