Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son
- States
- Vietnam
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2025
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 21.1192555556, 106.5353972222
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1732
- WH Site
- 1732
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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.
📍 Location Map
Points (12)
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• Bo Da Pagoda
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• Chua Lan Pagoda
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• Con Son Pagoda
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• Hoa Yen Pagoda relic cluster
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• Kiep Bac Temple
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• King Chu Cavern
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• Ngoa Van Hermitage Pagoda relic cluster
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• Nham Duong Pagoda
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• Thai Mieu (Imperial Ancestral Shrine)
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• Thanh Mai Pagoda
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• Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
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• Yen Giang Stake-yard