Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son

States
Vietnam
Category
Cultural
Year
2025
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
21.1192555556, 106.5353972222
Last Visited
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UNESCO ID
1732
WH Site
1732
Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son

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The Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam, is a sacred cultural landscape centered on Truc Lam Zen Buddhism, founded by King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong in the 13th century. This complex features historic pagodas, temples, and stupas, including Yen Tu’s Dong Pagoda, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda with its UNESCO-recognized woodblocks, and Con Son’s ancient structures, reflecting a harmonious blend of spirituality and nature. It embodies Vietnam’s unique integration of Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and local beliefs, shaping national identity.

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