Luring Steps in Tay Thien

The Tay Thien Special National Relic and Scenic Area nestles within the primeval forest basin of Tam Dao, holding a central position among well-known spiritual destinations and tourist retreats. The site boasts a solid feng shui orientation of “crouching tiger, hidden dragon,” backed by sacred mountains and overlooking a vast plain.

Tay Thien has long served as a captivating spiritual tourism destination with its picturesque natural landscapes. The mysterious, sacred beauty of Tay Thien has featured in traditional folk verses as a gentle invitation holding back travelers' steps. Visiting this realm, tourists can explore nature while offering prayers for peace and happiness.

Currently, the local system of temples, pagodas, and hermitages is undergoing restoration. Many unique cultural, historical, and tourism values continue to be preserved and promoted, reinforcing the status of the Tay Thien Special National Relic Area as a unique religious center blending Buddhism and the Mother Goddess worship.

Religious activities inside the Great Mandala Stupa – Tay Thien Special National Relic Area.

The opening ceremony of the Tay Thien Festival takes place annually on the 15th day of the second lunar month at the Tay Thien Scenic Area.

The custom of worshipping the Tay Thien Mother Goddess at the Tay Thien Relic Site is an integration and adaptation of natural conditions, geographical location, history, culture, and society of this land.

Eighteen stone pillars carved with dragon patterns symbolise majesty, stability, and sacredness.

Symbols of fairies descending to stroll where the Mother Goddess resides at the heart of the Tay Thien Scenic Area.

The cable car experience allows visitors to enjoy a panoramic view from above, taking in the majestic scenery and serene atmosphere of the Tay Thien Scenic Area.

Visitors return to the sacred land of Tay Thien to seek inner peace.

Tay Thien Mother Goddess Entry Temple (Den Trinh) features a spacious layout and tranquil scenery.

Every detail of the Great Mandala Stupa carries deep significance, from its shimmering golden pinnacle symbolizing complete wisdom to its Tibetan patterns blended with ancient Vietnamese art, creating an ensemble both solemn and welcoming. Standing 37 meters high and spanning 1,500 square meters at the center of the Tay Thien scenic area, the Stupa is regarded as the first Vajrayana Buddhist architectural masterpiece in Vietnam.

Thong Temple at the Tay Thien Special National Relic Area.

An ancient banyan tree at the foot of Thong Temple, locally known as the “Nine-Root Banyan Tree,” serves as an iconic symbol of the Tay Thien Relic and Scenic Area.

A crowd of visitors taking souvenir photos in front of the Three-Entrance Gate.

A row of lush green trees at the main gate of the Tay Thien Special National Relic Area.

Hong Trung