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Huong Tich Pagoda – Hoan Chau's Foremost Scenic Landscape
Hương Tích Pagoda – a sacred temple nestled amidst the majestic Hồng Lĩnh mountain range, boasting an enchanting beauty and rich in historical significance.
Huong Tich Pagoda is located in Thien Loc Commune, Can Loc District, Ha Tinh Province. The pagoda is approximately 25 km northeast of Ha Tinh City and about 30 km southeast of Vinh City, Nghe An Province.
Huong Tich Pagoda holds a truly unique position, nestled 650 meters above sea level on the slopes of the majestic Hong Linh mountain range – famously known as the “Magnificent Mountain Cluster.” The scenic beauty of Huong Tich Cave was even chosen as an emblem for the renowned Hong Linh Mountain and engraved onto the Anh Dinh, one of the nine bronze urns cast during the 17th year of Emperor Minh Mang's reign, placed in the Imperial City of Hue.
Huong Tich Pagoda boasts a poetic beauty, often veiled in a haze of ethereal clouds. It stands as one of Ha Tinh's most ancient pagodas, deeply intertwined with age-old legends and tales.
A visit to Huong Tich Pagoda in Can Loc, Ha Tinh, means stepping into the renowned "First Scenic Site of Hoan Chau" and the legendary Hong Linh Mountain, with its 99 soaring peaks linked to the tale of 100 phoenixes seeking a resting place. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the harmonious embrace of nature and the sacred realm, admiring the wild and magnificent beauty of this "sacred land, home to outstanding people," while listening to the legend of Princess Dieu Thien transforming into the Bodhisattva Quan Am to save all beings.
Location of Huong Tich Pagoda Tourist Area
Huong Tich Pagoda nestled on the majestic Hong Linh Peak
Huong Tich Pagoda was recognized as a National Cultural-Historical Site and Landscape in 1990 by Decision No. 309/QD-BVHTT of the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). In 2009, the People's Committee of Ha Tinh Province issued a decision designating Huong Tich Pagoda Tourist Area as a provincial-level tourist area.
The annual Huong Pagoda Festival opening ceremony is chosen to kick off Ha Tinh's tourism year on the 6th day of the first lunar month, with the main Huong Pagoda festival held annually on the 18th day of the second lunar month – marking the day Princess Dieu Thien transformed into the Bodhisattva Quan Am. During the early spring, especially throughout the festival season, tens of thousands of people flock here to light incense, worship Buddha, and pray for a peaceful and prosperous life. For the people of Ha Tinh, Huong Tich Pagoda is revered as their "ancestral altar"; no matter where they are, their hearts always turn towards this sacred pagoda, connecting them to their homeland and their origins.
Getting to Huong Tich Pagoda
Visitors have several options for transportation when traveling to Huong Tich Pagoda, including airplanes, coaches, trains, and motorbikes. Upon reaching the tourist area management office, visitors will have three choices to get to Huong Tich Pagoda:
- Walking to Huong Tich Pagoda: Visitors can reach the pagoda by foot. To begin the journey, pilgrims first light incense at the Cua Rung Temple to pay respects and pray for the deities to bless their pilgrimage to the sacred Buddhist land with peace and success. The path from Cua Rung Temple to Phat Ba rest stop is relatively flat, flanked by whispering pine forests. Upon reaching Soi Cave (also known as De Camp), visitors will encounter a small crossroads; the path to the west leads up to Bat Canh Hermitage, built in Truc Cave. Bat Canh Hermitage was constructed during the Tran Dynasty, under Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, and today it remains remarkably well-preserved. This Taoist cultural relic offers visitors a glimpse into a golden era of the past.
From Soi Cave, continuing straight leads to Phat Ba rest stop (commonly known as Mieu Co Temple), situated beside the Huong Tuyen stream. Below it lies Quy Khoc Stream, and above, a small hermitage is said to be where Princess Dieu Thien rested before being carried by the White Tiger to Huong Tich. The route from Phat Ba rest stop to Huong Tich Pagoda is approximately 1 km long, and along this path, visitors can pause to light incense at Mieu Cau Temple.
If walking, visitors can stop at Cua Rung Temple to light incense, pay respects, and pray for the deities to bless their pilgrimage to the Buddhist realm
- Take an electric car to the cable car station: Visitors can enjoy an electric car ride along a nearly 5 km route, flanked by lush green pine trees, often likened to a “mini Da Lat”.
Visitors can admire the natural beauty along the winding, ribbon-like road of Hong Linh Mountain
- Take a boat and walk to the cable car station: Drifting along Nha Duong Lake, visitors can fully immerse themselves in the expansive, deep blue waters. Afterward, stroll for about 1 km to the cable car station at Mieu Co. From here, visitors can choose to either take the cable car or walk to the pagoda.
Immerse yourself in the deep blue beauty of Nha Duong Lake
A boat ride offers visitors stunning natural scenery before arriving at Huong Tich Pagoda
- Take the cable car: From the cable car station at Mieu Co, visitors will travel approximately 1 km to reach Huong Tich Pagoda. This advanced cable car system, utilizing Austrian and Swiss technology, began operations in 2012 with a total investment of 140 billion VND. It has a maximum capacity of 25 cabins, with 20 currently in operation, and a top speed of 4.6 minutes per trip.
Visitors ride in a cable car cabin along the approximately 1 km route to Huong Tich Pagoda
The Legend of Huong Tich Pagoda
At Huong Tich Pagoda, visitors can immerse themselves in the harmonious blend of nature and the sacred Buddhist realm, listening to the legend of Princess Dieu Thien's transformation into the Bodhisattva Quan Am to save all beings, all while admiring the wild and magnificent beauty of this "sacred land, home to outstanding people".
The legend recounts that, King Trang Vuong of Chu had three daughters: Dieu Duyen, Dieu An, and Dieu Thien. Upon reaching adulthood, the King wished for his three daughters to marry officials at court to secure strong support for the future. However, unlike her two sisters, Princess Dieu Thien refused to marry the general, who was renowned for his cruelty. She resolutely opposed the marriage, which greatly angered King Trang Vuong. Heartbroken, Princess Dieu Thien left, eventually building a hermitage to practice Buddhism and seek refuge in the Buddha's path right on the peak of the Hong Linh mountain range.
However, the general did not give up and tracked her down, setting fire to the hermitage to force Princess Dieu Thien to reveal herself. Fortunately, Princess Dieu Thien and the monastics were protected by the Buddha, who sent a White Tiger to carry her to Viet Thuong Thi country to establish a new hermitage and continue her practice. The place she arrived at was Thieu Linh Cave, perched precariously on the slopes of the Hong Linh mountain range.
Later, when King Trang Vuong of Chu fell gravely ill, Princess Dieu Thien offered both her eyes and hands to save her father. Deeply moved by her filial piety, the Buddha performed a miracle, restoring Princess Dieu Thien's sight and hands. Afterward, she continued her spiritual practice and achieved enlightenment, becoming the Bodhisattva Quan Am, with a thousand eyes and a thousand hands, as she is known today. At the place where Princess Dieu Thien practiced, the local people built a pagoda, which is Huong Tich Pagoda today.
Perhaps for a long time, visitors from all over have wondered why Vietnam has two Huong Pagodas – one in Hanoi and one in Ha Tinh. In reality, the Huong Pagoda in Hanoi is not the original but a replica of the Huong Tich Pagoda in Ha Tinh. Historical records state that the Huong Pagoda in Hanoi was built because the journey from the capital to the original Huong Pagoda was too long, making Lord Trinh uneasy each time his concubines went on pilgrimage to the Huong Pagoda. Therefore, Lord Trinh ordered the construction of another Huong Pagoda in the mountainous region of Ha Son Binh, contributing to the creation of another ethereal and poetic Huong Pagoda.
Mieu Co Temple
History of Huong Tich Pagoda's Construction
Through legends, historical records, and archaeological artifacts, it is proven that the pagoda was built during the Tran Dynasty, then renovated and repaired during the Le Trung Hung period. In the Year of the Rooster (1885), the pagoda suffered a fire; then, in the Year of the Ox (1901), An Tinh Governor-General Dao Tan spearheaded efforts to call upon the people to rebuild the pagoda. Throughout this restoration process, nearly all of Huong Tich Pagoda's old structures were faithfully reconstructed. In 1990, Huong Tich Pagoda was officially recognized as a National Cultural-Historical Site and Landscape of the Hoan Chau region, becoming a famous spiritual attraction throughout Nghe An.
The Triple Gate of Huong Tich Pagoda shrouded in mist
Architecture and Scenery of Huong Tich Pagoda
Huong Tich Pagoda is a large-scale cultural relic complex featuring a pagoda dedicated to Buddha, a temple for deities, and various shrines connected to Vietnamese agricultural beliefs and the Mother Goddess worship.
The entire Huong Tich Pagoda complex is divided into three main areas: Thuong Dien (Upper Temple), Thien Vuong Temple, and Thanh Mau Hermitage – where Princess Dieu Thien achieved enlightenment and transformed into Buddha. Immediately behind the pagoda complex is a row of centuries-old trees with enormous roots deeply anchored in the earth and lush canopies providing ample shade. Additionally, visitors will discover large, uniquely shaped rocks scattered throughout, adding to the impressive and captivating ambiance of the site. Surrounding the pagoda are countless famous scenic spots of the Hoan Chau region, such as Mieu Co Temple, Phun May Hermitage, Tien Nu Cave, Tien Tam Stream, and Quy Khoc Stream, each steeped in mysterious spiritual legends.
Within the Huong Tich Pagoda complex, Tam Bao Điện (Three Jewels Hall) is arguably the most distinctive area, attracting a large number of visitors who come to admire and light incense. This hall houses numerous ancient Buddha statues, some dating back hundreds, and even thousands, of years.
Notably, Huong Pagoda still preserves two Buddha statues, a rare black bronze Nine Dragon Throne (Cuu Long), and an ancient bronze bell, all of which the District People's Committee is currently preparing a dossier to propose for recognition as National Treasures.
Ancient bronze Buddha statue
Ancient Nine Dragon Throne
Ancient bronze bell
On the peak of Huong Linh Mountain, there is a small hermitage housing a statue of Quan Am (Bodhisattva of Mercy) along with other statues carved from stone.
Phat Ba Hermitage - where Princess Dieu Thien transformed into the Bodhisattva Quan Am
Huong Tich Pagoda is a pilgrimage stop for Buddhist devotees whenever they visit the Hoan Chau region
Most remarkably, situated 650 meters above sea level and nestled amidst the vast Hong Linh mountain range, Huong Tich Pagoda boasts a spectacular natural landscape that is sure to impress and overwhelm any visitor. Before your eyes unfold magnificent mountains, endless green forests, fresh air, and the vibrant sound of birdsong. All of these elements combine to create a picture of Huong Tich Pagoda that is at once grand and majestic in nature, imbued with sacredness, and touched with an air of mystery.
Huong Tich Pagoda is also home to many wild animals
From the 11th lunar month, the Hong Linh mountain range blossoms with vibrant flowers
The entire Upper Huong Tich Pagoda complex is about 350m walk from the main pagoda
Huong Tich Pagoda is one of the most renowned spiritual sites in the region, while also retaining its ancient architecture with a venerable, time-worn beauty
Path to Upper Huong Tich Pagoda (where the Trang Vuong Foundation was once located)
Along the way, visitors will encounter the image of the Divine Turtle
Higher up, visitors will get to see the Stupa firsthand
Huong Tich Pagoda Festival
The Huong Tich Pagoda Festival is always one of the most popular events, attracting a large number of visitors and Buddhist devotees for sightseeing and worship. Annually, after the Lunar New Year (Tet Nguyen Dan), the Huong Tich Pagoda Festival is solemnly organized and lasts until the end of the third lunar month. Typically, the main festival day is held on the 18th day of the second lunar month, marking the day Princess Dieu Thien transformed into the Bodhisattva Quan Am.
The opening ceremony of Huong Tich Pagoda Festival, marking the start of Ha Tinh's tourism year, is typically held on the 6th day of the first lunar month.
During the Huong Tich Pagoda Festival, Buddhists come to offer incense and pray
During the festival days, Huong Tich Pagoda hosts a series of activities deeply rooted in folk culture, offering everyone a more authentic glimpse into this sacred land.
Blindfolded duck catching game
Tug of war game
Traditional wrestling
Beyond its ancient beauty amidst sprawling mountains, Huong Tich Pagoda is also a wondrous sacred place, a sanctuary for faith that helps each individual find peace and tranquility in their soul. If you wish to delve deeper into the history and folk culture of this Hoan Chau region, then Huong Tich Pagoda is an ideal and fascinating destination not to be missed on your spiritual journey.
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Update day : 05/11/2023
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March to November
Son Kim eco-tourism area
Son Kim hot mineral water eco-tourism area is located in Son Kim 1 commune, Huong Son district, Ha Tinh province. From City. Vinh, you can travel by motorbike or car along National Highway 1A, cross Ben Thuy Bridge (a bridge connecting Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces), from here continue following National Highway 1A for about 15km more. to Hong Linh town. From Hong Linh, you continue to follow Highway 8 southwest for about 65km to reach the Son Kim hot mineral water eco-tourism area. The tourist area is located at the confluence of two streams, Ngam Thep stream and Nuoc Sot stream. The temperature of the hot mineral springs here is from 75-90 degrees Celsius. As many people know, bathing in the hot mineral springs will be effective in curing a number of diseases such as muscles, bones and joints, spine, nerves, and skin diseases. , blood vessels, at the same time, also helps us restore function, health, reduce stress and fatigue. You will really feel relaxed when immersing yourself in the hot water here and admiring the extremely beautiful scenery of the surrounding nature. In addition to the hot mineral springs, the nature here also makes you admire its wildness and beauty. This place is known as the "unawakened fairy" because of the beautiful landscape like a watercolor painting mixed with the cool green of the forest and the jade green of the mineral lakes. Coming here, you can immerse yourself in a space filled with green trees, admire the lakes, small houses built right on the side of the mountain along with white foam waterfalls.
Ha Tinh
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From January to December
Trai Tieu lake eco-tourism area
Trai Tieu Lake is a famous tourist area not only in Ha Tinh but also known to many people for its extremely romantic space. Trai Tieu Lake is located in My Loc commune, Can Loc district, Ha Tinh province, an irrigation project with a capacity of 15.6 million m3 of water to serve irrigation and water regulation in the region. The climate in My Loc and Can Loc has two distinct seasons: rainy season and dry season. The rainy season lasts from March to October, while the dry season is influenced by the cold winter of the North. The average temperature in the rainy season ranges from 23 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius. Summer in Ha Tinh generally has quite intense peak heat, influenced by the southwest wind, which in some months reaches nearly 39 degrees Celsius. Due to the high mountain shape of the Truong Son range, when the wind blows from Laos To the right, over the mountain range, the cold air lowers the humidity and dries the wind, so when it goes low, the wind becomes hot. The best time for those planning to go to Trai Tieu Ha Tinh lake is the rainy season, May and June, when the temperature is suitable for fun activities and sightseeing. Trai Tieu Lake tourist area is quite large with an area of up to 21 km2, the main highlight is the large lake, an area with extraordinary appeal to attract tourists. Surrounding the lake is surrounded by green mountains and forests, the space is extremely fresh and fresh. The water surface is as heavy as a mirror, the shadows of clouds, sky, forests and mountains are clearly printed on the lake like a giant reflective mirror. In the distance, standing from this bank and looking to the other bank, you will see a few red tiled roofs, especially in the early morning air, the scene seems more magical and shimmering in the mist. Going through the gently windy hills, you will find yourself lost in a mysterious forest, immersing yourself in a vague feeling. Then you can rent a tourist boat to see the sights. Gliding gently on the water, the boat will give you one surprise after another. The vast lake bed seems to go on forever with no end in sight. The waves gently pat the boat's side, creating ripples in layers, giving visitors a soft floating feeling. Taking a boat up Khe The, you will encounter dangerous streams and strong flowing water, making traveling by boat more difficult. Up in the area near Khe The, the landscape becomes increasingly wild and wild, increasingly distant with signs of human habitation. All year round nature is covered with luxuriant greenery, endless green. Standing from here, you can see the most comprehensive panorama of Trai Tieu Lake, the deep blue lake is silent and endless without seeing a stop for your eyes. Around the lake there are farms of people, you can stop the boat and step ashore to visit the farm with many interesting seedlings. Coming here, you can enjoy many delicious and strange fruits: Phuc Trach grapefruit, Huong Son orange, Hong Dong Lo. In addition, coming to Trai Tieu Lake, you will have the opportunity to transform into a fisherman or a catfish to collect firewood around the edge of the forest or cast a fishing rod. Fishing here is very quiet, you can easily hunt big fish that have lived in the lake for a long time. For a more strange experience, try fishing at night, the space seems to shrink in front of the fishing rod, everything around is strangely quiet and peaceful. It seems like this place is for monks to live in seclusion, or people who just like a quiet space to live alone. At night you can stay at the lake on floating houses along the shore. There is a system of eco-lodges floating on the lake to serve tourists staying overnight. The scene at night is difficult to describe in any language, from the atmosphere to the dim space and the weak moonlight, it is extremely romantic and memorable. From the Giang Man mountain range, drops of water accumulate, bringing an endless source of fresh water to Trai Tieu lake. For irrigation purposes, people from a very early age knew how to prevent dams to retain water to serve agricultural life as well as other irrigation activities. Due to discovering the potential of the rare natural landscape, Can Loc irrigation company has renovated and developed this place into a famous eco-tourism area in Ha Tinh.
Ha Tinh
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May to August
Thien Cam Beach
Thien Cam Beach is located in Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh province, about 20km from the city center. Although not as busy and famous as Cua Lo beach (Nghe An), Thien Cam beach attracts tourists because of its inherent wild and pure beauty. The ideal time to explore Thien Cam beach is summer, especially from June to July. During this time, you will really feel the clearness, freshness and calmness of the sea here. From August to October, Thien Cam beach is in storm season, so you should avoid traveling to Thien Cam during this time. Traveling to Thien Cam beach, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the cool and blue sea water. Thien Cam Beach is located in the Central province so the water is clearer and cleaner than beaches in the North. Thien Cam Beach has 3 beaches, of which the most beautiful is the main beach which is 3km long, the remaining two beaches are 10km long. The blue, emerald-colored sea water, the gently stretching white sand beaches and the colorful rocky beaches have created a wild and rustic beauty in Thien Cam sea. If you are looking for a place to fully view this beautiful beach, look to Thien Cam Mountain right next to the beach. With an altitude of 108m above sea level, just standing at the top of the mountain you can see and observe the entire Thien Cam sea and surrounding islands. On Thien Cam Mountain, there is also Cam Son Pagoda, formerly a temple to Ho Quy Ly's father and son, built in the 13th century. Here, visitors can also admire the "million-year" footprint of the giant still clearly visible on the stone slab. Thien Cam has two main islands: Hon Boc Island and Hon En Island. Closer to the shore is Hon Boc with its giant elephant-shaped mountain and interesting rocks reaching out to the sea. Offshore is the small island of Hon En, which looks like a hand protecting fishermen from storms from generation to generation. To visit these two islands, you can contact the tourist boats or hotel reception directly to book a boat tour with ticket prices ranging from 500-600k/boat. Not only with the pristine beauty of the sea and islands, Thien Cam beach also attracts tourists with its diverse and rich seafood cuisine at cheap prices. Visitors can buy seafood at Cua Nhuong Fishing Port or catch seafood themselves in the rocks and process it on site. Types of seafood that can be mentioned include: one-sun squid (price 250k/fish), clams (30k/kg), clams, grouper porridge, tuna, shrimp, oysters,... In addition to typical seafood dishes, Thien Cam tourist destination is also famous for grilled goat specialties. Goat meat in Thien Cam is soft, sweet, lean, low in fat and thin-skinned and is often eaten with wing leaves dipped in ginger soy sauce, attracting many diners when coming to Thien Cam beach. Traveling to Thien Cam in the summer, don't forget to enjoy the Cu Ky bird - Thien Cam's specialty. The bird is only as big as a regular chicken, with brown or blue feathers and a green dot on the neck. Cuckoo bird is processed into different dishes such as: bird porridge, grilled bird, roasted bird. Cu Ky bird meat has a special fragrant and delicious taste. It would be a pity if you come to Thien Cam and miss this specialty.
Ha Tinh
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March to October
Hong Linh Mountain
In addition to the well-known name Hong Linh, this ancient mountain also has another name in Vietnamese called Ngan Rong (Roar) with a measured length of about 30km, the mountain direction is Northwest - Southeast. According to local people, Hong Linh includes 3 mountain groups: Dun Ngan, Thien Tuong and Eo Bau and a system of a series of caves and streams. There are quite famous caves that are often mentioned such as Ham Rong, Che Hai, Da Hang... It is not for nothing that this place is called "the symbol of the sacred soul of rivers and mountains", Hong Linh has existed over time, associated with the ups and downs of history. The top of the Flag Tower on the mountain was once the place where Mai Thuc Loan's son built a base, or Lau Mountain was the place where Ly Thanh Tong chose to build his palace. There are many different myths and legends still passed down by people related to this mountain and the years it has passed. Because of this, many pagodas, temples, and shrines, numbering up to more than 100, were built here by people. Some places have become famous pilgrimage destinations that many visitors from near and far visit for incense sticks every holiday such as Huong Tich Pagoda, Chan Tien Pagoda or Tien Son historical relic cluster. People come to Hong Linh mountain not only for pilgrimage, but also for spring travel, sightseeing, and enjoying the cool and peaceful mountains and forests. More specifically, Tien Son has been recognized by the State as a national historical relic cluster. Every year there is a traditional festival with many different activities to welcome tourists from all over. On the 15th day of the first lunar month every year, pilgrims from all over come here to worship and pray for peace.
Ha Tinh
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From January to December
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