– From a distance, guests will probably be amazed by the compound of religious cultural constructions with historic structure fashion rising among the many inexperienced of the mountains and forests within the North-West Viet Nam. That’s Fansipan Legend Non secular Compound inaugurated on January 30, 2018, together with pagodas, stupas, Buddha statues in-built genuine Vietnamese Buddhist structure, inheriting the distinctive quintessence of lengthy historic pagodas.  

And particularly spectacular as a result of these constructions are constructed basing on the mountainous terrain of the majestic Hoang Lien Son Vary, rising steadily to close the highest of Fansipan Mount (3,143m excessive), the roof of Viet Nam and in addition of Indochina.

Coming right here, guests will certainly be shocked and fascinated whereas discovering the sacred place among the many large and majestic mountains within the Northwest Area.

The beginning website among the many compound known as Bao An Zen Monastery (or Trinh Pagoda) is situated at an altitude of 1,604m above sea degree, near the Fansipan cable automobile station, within the west of town middle of Sa Pa. That is the primary cease for guests on the journey to overcome the roof of Indochina and pilgrimage to ponder religious cultural ensemble.

Leaving Bao An Zen Monastery and taking journey by cable automobile, guests will proceed to admire the religious ensemble on the best mountain vary in Viet Nam, begin on the three-entrance gate of Thanh Van Dac Lo, subsequent Bich Van Zen Monastery, then discover many fantastic works, and attain to the Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda on the high of the mountain.

The Gate of Thanh Van Dac Lo hidden within the clouds is constructed in accordance with the everyday structure of Ly Dynasty (Tenth-Thirteenth centuries) with its pillars made by monolithic blue stone. Coming right here, plainly guests may really feel the interference between heaven and earth and get misplaced within the fairyland.

Bich Van Zen Monastery (or Decrease Pagoda) is the subsequent spot within the compound of religious works. The pagoda was constructed at an altitude of three,037m above sea degree with the architectural fashion influenced by the essences of Tran Dynasty (Thirteenth-14th centuries). The pagoda consists of picket three-compartment and two-bay predominant corridor, collectively one temple to worship Saint Tran Hung Dao and one to worship Three Holy Moms.

Standing within the courtyard in entrance of the pagoda, guests can view the majestic panorama panorama of Hoang Lien mountains and forests.

Positioned on the principle axis of Bich Van Zen Monastery, the Grand Belfry (Dai Hong Chung) additionally known as Vong Linh Cao Dai is 32.8m excessive, and contains 5 tales. 4 tales are constructed of rock and the higher one is designed after the normal eight-roof pavilion. Every storey of the Grand Belfry hosts a bronze bell that’s forged after the unique one in Tran Dynasty. 

Alongside the small path from Bich Van Zen Monastery main guests to admire the Nice Buddha Statue of Amitabha that’s 21.5m excessive and forged of over 50 tons of copper. Its pedestal is adorned with a dragon and flower. Standing at an altitude of three,000m above sea degree, amid the area of chilly clouds and winds in the course of the Northwest sky, guests recognize the gifted artisans who’ve created the masterpieces for all times.

Contained in the Nice Buddha Statue holds the Buddha relic donated by Vinh Nghiem Pagoda to the Nice Buddha Statue at Fansipan to wish for the peaceable nation and folks. This Buddha relic was given to Vinh Nghiem Pagoda by Myanmar monks earlier than. The Buddha relic is saved in a small bronze stupa positioned in a 7-storey crystal stupa, shimmering within the solemn area.

Within the foot of the Nice Buddha Statue, there’s the 9-storey Waterfall with a top of 30m with 150 stone steps on each side; inside is a pillar of Buddhist scriptures. Within the midst of the majestic pure surroundings, the sound of working water helps dispelling all troubles and bringing peace to guests.

Subsequent, on the 800m-long Arhat Path alongside the mountain facet resulting in Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda, 18 Arhat statues have been forged in bronze with various postures and facial expressions. The peak of every statue is as much as 2.5m with a weight as much as 500 – 600kg.

Right here the hundreds-of-year-old perennial azalea timber with many colours alongside the facet of the trail are fantastic locations to take check-in images. Perennial azalea blooms from the tip of December to June every year.

Guanyin Statue is in entrance of Kim Son Bao Thang pagoda and faces to the East, exhibiting the benevolence and kindness. The statue is 12 meters excessive and weighs 18 tons, and is forged of bronze.

The Stupa contains 11 tales constructed within the yard in entrance of Kim Son Bao Thang. The stupa floor is clad instone exploited from the Central Viet Nam. The highest of stupa is forged of copper within the lotus form. The work is impressed by the well-known Pho Minh Stupa (in Nam Dinh Province), with typical Buddhism structure of Tran Dynasty.

Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda is a sacred work situated on the highest of a mountain at an altitude of three,091m. The construction consists of Tam Bao (Three-Treasure) Corridor, Ancestral Corridor, and a pair of rows of left and proper corridors (Ta Vu and Huu Vu).

Tam Bao has 5 compartments dealing with a yard of almost 30m vast. The ornamental particulars of the pagoda’s roof are comprised of wooden or terracotta with copper enamel, and are crafted within the mannequin of Thang Lengthy Historical Imperial Citadel relics.

Many Buddha statues adorned in accordance with the Northern Buddhism sect is positioned within the central a part of the pagoda. The statues listed below are all made by Vietnamese well-known sculptors. Ta Vu and Huu Vu home 18 delicate Arhat statues.

As well as on this compound, there’s additionally Son Than (Mountain God) Shrine which options typical structure of Tran Dynasty. It’s a place to worship the god of this land – the Mountain God. The development can be a reminder to respect and shield pure sources.

Positioned on the highest of Fansipan, with its distinctive architectural fashion and convergence of options in historic Vietnamese Buddhist structure, the religious cultural compound of Fansipan Legend is taken into account some of the spectacular vacationer locations in Viet Nam. It’s stated, absolutely this place will give guests unforgettable reminiscences and impressions of their journey within the immense excessive mountainous area of Northwest.

TITC (Picture: Fansipan Legend)