Truc Lam Zen Monastery – Hau Giang Visitor Guide
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Truc Lam Zen Monastery Hau Giang is a place to practice according to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect, a spiritual fulcrum for monks, nuns, Buddhists, and people in the region. Truc Lam Hau Giang Zen Monastery is a place of practice and religious activities for more than 250 dignitaries, monks, and nuns, the main living place of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Hau Giang province, and a tourist highlight. spiritual culture for tourists from all over the world to admire.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Hau Giang Visitor Guide
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: One hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes, for coach
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Address: Vinh Tuong junction, Binh Tan area, Vinh Tuong ward, Long My town, Hau Giang.
Added values: Truc Lam Zen Monastery Hau Giang is a religious work bearing important spiritual imprints of the province in particular and the Western region in general. People come here to make pilgrimages, to practice, to pay respects, to turn to the Buddha as well as to find peace in their souls amidst a busy and anxious life. This is also a prominent tourist destination, attracting many tourists to visit.
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Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Hau Giang province, along with many other large Zen monasteries across the country, is a place to practice Zen Buddhism in Truc Lam Yen Tu. This is a Zen lineage opened and developed by King Tran Nhan Tong - the third king of the Tran Dynasty. Legend has it that after leading the country against the Yuan Mongols and building a peaceful and prosperous country, the King ceded the throne to his son and went to Yen Tu mountain to become a monk. After a long period of practice and enlightenment, from the previous three Zen lines, he merged and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen school.
Along with Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery (Can Tho), An Giang, and Tien Giang, Truc Lam Hau Giang Zen Monastery is considered a solid spiritual fulcrum for monks, nuns, Buddhists, and people in Hau Giang and Tra Vinh. and surrounding areas. This is also a famous pilgrimage and religious tourist destination of the West River. The project was inaugurated in 2018 with a total construction period of 3 years on an area of more than 4 hectares.
In terms of scale, the project has a total construction investment of up to 300 billion VND, mainly from social mobilization. Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Hau Giang province is a spiritual work of great significance in preserving and promoting the traditional values of Buddhism. This is also a famous Hau Giang tourist destination with the role of connecting with other historical and cultural relics of the locality.
Monasteries in particular and religious buildings, in general, are pure, dignified, and religious places, so when you come here, remember to walk lightly, speak quietly, dress modestly and follow the rules. Another point to remember is that when entering the main hall, please remove your shoes, so that when you enter the pilgrimage, worship Buddha and pray for peace with the most sincerity and respect.
The entire building has a tiled roof structure, ironwood pillars, brick walls, floors, and walkways. By design, in addition to the main hall, the monastery also has the following items: Ancestral house, bell tower, drum floor, Tam Quan gate, footrest house, an open-air statue of Quan Am, a shrine to Mother Au Co, lecture hall, monasteries, abbots' houses, guest houses, libraries, monks, nuns...
Stepping into the grounds of the Zen Monastery, visitors will feel the spacious, airy, and sacred space with bright brick and tile colors throughout the space. From the main gate, stepping inside, the first image that is encountered is a large pond, inside there is a lotus plant with lotus flowers racing to show off their brilliant colors, exalting the pure beauty of the Zen Monastery.
Inside the main hall, The floor is covered with red bricks, and all wooden pillars are solemnly placed on the canopy of gray stone with clouds, carved with stylized lotus flowers. With the architecture of Vietnamese dynasties in the feudal period, Truc Lam Zen Monastery gives people a very peaceful feeling. This place is attracting and holding back tourists when coming to Hau Giang.
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Hau Giang. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Hau Giang daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Hau Giang village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Hau Giang.
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com is one of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
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You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Hau Giang homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Hau Giang or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Hau Giang responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Hau Giang food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Hau Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cau Duc pineapple, Hau Giang’s Bronze Featherback Fish Cake, Cai Tac’s Pork Organs Porridge…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Hau Giang in the rainy season, as Hau Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Hau Giang tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest, Nature Reserve & Bird Sanctuary, Kittyd & Minnied Amusement Park, Truc Lam Zen Monastery Hau Giang, Vi Thanh Outdoor Farmers Market, Bo Tum Vong Say Khmer Pagoda, Like Coffee Shop in Hau Giang, Phung Hiep Bamboo and Rattan Craft Village, Tu Sang Bamboo Garden Hau Giang, Cau Duc Pineapple Fields, Tam Vu ecotourism area, Long My Stork Garden,Ba Bai Base, Chuong Thien Cultural & historic site, Vi Hung Church, Xa No Park – Xa No Canal…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Hau Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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