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The attractive ecotourism destination in Yen Thanh, the rice-growing region.

Van Truong • July 10, 2024 07:05

Yen Thanh is not only the rice granary of Nghe An province, but it also boasts many eco-tourism destinations with beautiful and captivating natural landscapes.

van truong 2 — The Gám Temple and Pagoda, located within the Gám spiritual and ecological tourism complex in Xuân Thành commune, Yên Thành district, was built during the Trần Dynasty. It is dedicated to deities who contributed to the nation's protection and brought favorable weather, such as Cao Sơn, Cao Các, Sát Hải Đại Vương Hoàng Tá Thốn, Lý Nhật Quang, Tứ Vị Thánh Nương, and Lý Thiên Cương. Gám Pagoda belongs to the Trúc Lâm Zen sect – a Zen lineage founded by Emperor Trần Nhân Tông. Gám Pagoda, also known as Chí Linh Temple, is considered extremely sacred. (Photo: Văn Trường)

van truong 23 — The Gam Temple and Pagoda, which had been severely dilapidated in previous years, has now been restored in several places by Yen Thanh district. Photo: Van Truong

van truong mrt — Not far from there is Truc Lam Yen Thanh Zen Monastery in Xuan Thanh commune, built in 2015 at the foot of Gam mountain, surrounded by picturesque scenery. Photo: Van Truong

van truong 123 — The clear blue lake is a striking feature at Truc Lam Yen Thanh Zen Monastery. Photo: Van Truong

Dênd thời nhà Trần để phụng thờ các vị thần linh đã có công “Bảo Quốc hộ dân”, nhân vật trung tâm là “Sát Hải Đại Vương” Hoàng Tá Thốn — Yen Thanh is also known to tourists for the Duc Hoang Temple located in Phuc Thanh commune. The structure is situated beside Dieu Oc Lake – one of the eight scenic spots of Dong Thanh. This place is also a historical and cultural site associated with the name of national hero Hoang Ta Thon – a general of the Tran Dynasty who made significant contributions to the resistance against the Yuan-Mongol invaders in the 13th century. Photo: Van Truong

van truong 234 — Located next to National Highway 7 is Bao Nham Stone Church - a unique architectural structure built in 1888, constructed entirely of stone. Photo: Van Truong

van truong 234 — The stone slabs were laid without mortar or cement, and the steel reinforcement has ensured their longevity. Photo: Van Truong

van truong mme — The Bao Nham Stone Church is now a popular tourist destination for visitors from both within and outside the province. Photo: Van Truong

van truong mẻt — Over the years, Yen Thanh district has focused on investing in tourism infrastructure development, such as road networks, to better serve the needs of ecotourism development. In just the past three years, from 2022-2024, businesses have invested in projects in Yen Thanh district with a total investment of 3,298 billion VND. Several large projects have become operational, such as the An Hung Group's garment factory and the TH Group's rice processing plant. The district has also attracted an ongoing leather shoe factory project, and several other businesses have surveyed the Ve Vung reservoir in Dong Thanh commune for ecotourism development. With its rich historical traditions and natural landscape potential, along with determined efforts, Yen Thanh strives to develop ecotourism, contributing to creating livelihoods and improving the lives of local people. Photo: Van Truong

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