Three Northern pagodas for a spring visit

Pagodas in Ha Nam, Bac Giang, and Thai Binh have a peaceful space, unique architecture, and the atmosphere of a Northern village, suitable for sightseeing at the beginning of the year.

The locations below were selected based on the experience of VnExpress reporters, according to the criteria of small temples, natural beauty, easy to travel from Hanoi within a radius of about 100 km, not too crowded, suitable for short trips at the beginning of the year.

Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, Ha Nam

Three Northern pagodas for a spring visit

Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda is located in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province, 70 km from Hanoi, with its back leaning against the mountain and surrounded by green trees. Visitors will take off their shoes and walk barefoot around the pagoda.

The worshiping areas in the pagoda are arranged reasonably with green space, water surface, and gravel garden. The roof, carved columns, statues, and plants all have Buddhist colors, in harmony. The highlight of the pagoda is the white gravel covered yard with the meaning of meditation, creating a difference of Dia Tang Phi Lai compared to other pagodas, bringing a sense of peace.

Bo Da Pagoda, Bac Giang

Bo Da Pagoda is located on Phuong Hoang Mountain (Bo Da Son), north of Cau River, in Tien Son Commune, Viet Yen District, Bac Giang Province. According to Viet Yen District information page, the pagoda grounds have a tower garden that is considered the most beautiful and largest in Vietnam, and is the resting place of more than 2,000 monks and nuns.

The pagoda is one of the places that still retains the original traditional Vietnamese architecture, but the architecture is different from traditional pagodas in the North. Nearly 100 interconnected rooms were built with folk materials: baked bricks, tiles, ceramic urns, and the surrounding walls were made of earth. The walls, gates, and some structures were built with rammed earth in the style of rammed earth, creating a quiet, close-to-the-countryside look in the Northern Delta. The gate has the shape of a bell tower, paved with salt stone, built according to Nguyen Dynasty architecture.

Keo Pagoda, Thai Binh

Keo Pagoda is located in Duy Nhat Commune, Vu Thu District, Thai Binh Province. This is one of the ancient pagodas in Vietnam, recognized as a National Historical - Cultural Monument and a Special National Monument. Keo Pagoda is also one of the sacred pagodas in the North. The pagoda was built in the 17th century, and is a unique cultural and architectural heritage of Vietnam.

Keo Pagoda consists of many important structures such as Tam Quan, Dien Thanh, Phat Pagoda, bell tower, corridor, monk dormitory and more than 100 other items. All items are carved with decorative motifs. One of the characteristics of the pagoda is the bell tower built on a square brick foundation, including three roof floors. This bell tower is considered the symbol of Keo Pagoda and is also a tourist attraction when visiting the pagoda.

According to vnexpress.net

Source: https://baohanam.com.vn/du-lich/ba-ngoi-chua-bac-bo-cho-chuyen-vang-canh-xuan-145542.html