Yen Tu Nuong Village, located at the foot of the sacred Yen Tu mountain range, recreates an ancient Northern village with laterite houses, fired brick walls… imbued with the characteristic culture of Vietnam during the Tran Dynasty.
Tran Dynasty cultural space in Yen Tu Nuong Village
Yen Tu Mountain is where King Tran Nhan Tong entered monastic life and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. Legend has it that when the King came here to practice asceticism, many imperial concubines followed him.
Entrance gate to Nuong Village. Photo: Thien Ha.
Photo: Fb Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
When reaching Giai Oan Stream, the King decided to send them back to their hometowns, but many still stayed behind at the foot of the mountain to settle into villages. Thus, villages such as Nuong Village and Mu Village were born. However, over time, these villages gradually disappeared.
Stone-paved paths. Photo: Thien Ha.
From ancient tales handed down through generations, Quang Ninh province reconstructed Nuong Village with 50 houses, enclosed by two streets in the village style of the Tran Dynasty. The houses were built with fired clay brick walls and rammed earth walls, combined with ironwood gates and doors.
Huong Chanh room area. Photo: Fb Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Lush green natural scenery. Photo: Thien Ha.
Yen Tu Nuong Village has 9 residential blocks comprising 90 rooms, with charming 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 moss-grown, antique-colored tiles intermingled with new tiles, creating a harmonious architectural beauty. In the gardens of the houses are orchards of mangoes, pomelos, areca palms, tamarinds…
Photo: Fb Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Morning in Nuong Village. Photo: yentuvillage.
The highlight of Yen Tu Nuong Village that attracts every visitor is the 2-story communal house located in the center, which serves as a venue for cheo singing, xam singing, quan ho, and folk melodies… to entertain tourists.
Photo: Fb Lang Nuong Yen Tu.
Photo: yentuvillage.
When visiting Nuong Village, tourists can also enjoy local specialties such as black sticky rice chung cake, gio cake, fermented pork rolls… as well as have the opportunity to learn meditation, practice yoga, and explore the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. There are also the King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong museum, Zen monasteries… for visitors to learn more about the King who attained Buddhahood.
Photo: yentuvillage.
Also here, visitors can experience the serenity of nature in sleeping capsules at the 3-star Yen Tu Pilgrimage Village resort, comprising 9 houses along Giai Oan Stream with 75 rooms corresponding to 300 beds. All rooms are in bunk-bed style with a minimalist design, deeply imbued with the Zen spirit yet fully equipped with amenities.
Ancient-style houses. Photo: _lavieer.
Inspired by Vietnamese village markets, Cho Que Restaurant is located on the grounds of the Pilgrimage Village, along with Tung Lam Restaurant situated on the way to the cable car station, serving diners all day and featuring a traditional folk music ensemble to entertain guests.
Calligraphy writing experience. Photo: Thien Ha.
Coming to Nuong Yen Tu Village visitors have the opportunity to walk on paths paved with Bat Trang bricks, ride on wooden horse carriages to tour the ancient houses, visit models of traditional craft villages, and directly experience the work of artisans such as crafting handmade bamboo products, making conical hats, crafting bamboo flutes, and printing Dong Ho paintings…
Photo: Fb Nuong Yen Tu Village.
All of the unique experiences above and the scenery of the Yen Tu mountain forests will be unforgettable memories for every visitor. If you want to return to nature after stressful workdays, come to Nuong Yen Tu Village for a wonderful vacation!
