Bac Giang
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A land rich in spiritual heritage with Tay Yen Tu, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda — seat of Truc Lam — and the famous Luc Ngan lychee orchards.
Bac Giang is a northeastern midland province rich in historical and spiritual value. Here lies the Tay Yen Tu tourism site, tied to the Dharma-spreading path of Buddha-King Tran Nhan Tong, and Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, seat of the Truc Lam Zen school, which holds UNESCO-inscribed woodblocks. Bac Giang is also famous for sweet Luc Ngan lychees, orchards heavy with fruit and distinctive traditional festivals, a destination on the journey back to cultural roots.
Best time to visit: The first to third lunar month
Local specialties
- Luc Ngan lychees
- Chu noodles
- Ke rice crackers
- Van village wine
Places (3)
Tay Yen Tu
The western slope of the Yen Tu range, with its temples, a cable car up to Dong Pagoda, and the Buddhist path of Buddha-King Tran Nhan Tong.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
A thousand-year-old ancient temple, ancestral seat of the Truc Lam Zen school, holding a collection of woodblocks inscribed by UNESCO as Documentary Heritage.
Suoi Mo Stream
A stepped stream running through the Huyen Dinh – Yen Tu valley, tied to a trio of temples honouring the Mother Goddess of the Forest.