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1. Overview:
Cai Bau Pagoda from the past is still a famous place in Quang Ninh, where it attracts a lot of tourists. This temple is considered a spiritual destination for every local tourist, as well as the whole country, to visit each year. Coming here, visitors will be impressed by the terrain here with the back leaning against the mountain, the front is Bai Tu Long Bay. Let’s explore details with Impress Travel & Halong Tours. Handbook of experience going to Cai Bau pagoda in Quang Ninh, before starting the journey.
2. History:
Cai Bau Pagoda in Quang Ninh was built on the foundation of Phuc Linh Tu. To worship the generals of the Tran Dynasty in the war against the Mongol invaders in the 13th century. In the area of Cai Bau pagoda, the battle was witnessed. Thereby creating a premise for the resounding victory on the Bach Dang River in 1288.
To commemorate the merits of the Tran heroes who sacrificed to protect the nation. Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery built the temple in the spiritual area of the temple, the precedent has never been before. Through time and the vicissitudes of history, the pagoda has been severely damaged.
With extremely glorious historical significance of the country in 2007. Cai Bau Pagoda in Quang Ninh is also known as Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery. Construction started on a total area of 20 hectares in Ha Long commune, Van Don district, Quang Ninh. After 2 years to 2009, Cai Bau Van Don Pagoda (Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery) was grandly inaugurated. Worthy of the historical and cultural values of Quang Ninh in general as well as of the whole nation.
3. Where is Cai Bau Pagoda?
Cai Bau Pagoda is also known as Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery. Located in Hamlet 1, Ha Long Commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province. It is about 65 km from Ha Long city center. Although newly established in 2009, this is one of the Quang Ninh pagodas that attracts a lot of tourists from all over the country to visit and experience tourism here.
With the advantage of favorable terrain, the front facing Bai Tu Long Bay is immense and far away. The back is like a massive, horizontal mountain. The atmosphere here is really quiet and idyllic. For spiritual and fanatical believers, this is definitely a place not to be missed when traveling to Van Don.
4. How to get there?
From Hanoi, you follow Highway 5 to Hai Duong city. To Nam Sach town, follow Highway 183 through Sao Do town, Dong Trieu, Uong Bi, Ha Long, Cam Pha, Cua Ong to Van Don (takes about 4 to 5 hours).
If you go by car, you can catch a bus at My Dinh wharf (tickets are about 100-120 VND/way), it takes about 3.5 hours – 4 hours. However, you should also call to reserve your seat in advance and check the departure time to avoid losing time or missing your flight.
After going to Van Don, you continue to take a taxi or motorbike taxi to get to Cai Bau Pagoda.
5. Festivals:
Tourists from all over the country when traveling to Cai Bau pagoda. Not only visiting the diverse architectural works, historical and cultural relics. Or take excursions to see the poetic beauty of the natural scenery. But also attracted by the abundance of major festivals of the year such as Buddha’s Birthday, Vu Lan Festival…
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Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.
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The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked
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