Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda: a spiritual cultural tourism destination

Ha Nam is known to tourists as having the most spiritual and cultural tourist attractions in Vietnam. Among them, Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda received a "rain of compliments" from visitors. Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Pagoda is a temple located in Ha Nam province. This temple has attracted thousands of domestic and foreign tourists because of its beauty and pure, peaceful space. Next, let's join Tien Loc Palace to learn about this spiritual cultural tourist destination!

1. Introducing Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda

Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is about 70 km from Hanoi, the pagoda is located in Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province. The pagoda's ancient name is Dung Pagoda, with its back against the mountain, on both sides are mountains shaped like a dragon on the left, a white tiger on the right, with many sacred and historical artifacts. In addition, Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda also has many other structures built such as: the ancestral temple, the Three Jewels, the place to worship Duc Ong, Duc Thanh Hien,...
 

The pagoda was built in the 11th century with a scale of up to 100 rooms. However, over the centuries, the pagoda gradually fell into oblivion, was seriously degraded, and no one visited anymore. But in 2015, chairman Thich Minh Quang took over and rebuilt this temple. Since then, Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu has attracted everyone's attention, coming to visit and worship.

The pagoda is located on a hill, the space is wide and flat, the path to the pagoda is very spacious and spacious. Just over an hour's drive from Hanoi, you can come here to admire the beauty of the pure pagoda, with the quietest space in Ha Nam.

2. How to get to Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda

Departing from Hanoi city center, you can choose to travel by any means you like. You can travel by motorbike, bus, car, etc. Depending on your location and the distance from the temple, you should choose the most convenient means of transportation. You should use the Google Maps support tool for safety if you do not know the way.

Starting from Hanoi, you have to travel about 70 km. If you drive by yourself, it only takes about an hour, you will take the Cau Gie - Ninh Binh highway and exit at Phu Ly - Ha Nam point (following national highway 1A). If traveling by bus, you must go to Giap Bat bus station or My Dinh bus station along the Hanoi - Ninh Binh route (following the old National Highway 1A route).

Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda operates every day of the week, open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can come experience any time you have free time, but you should go within the time frame set out above!

3. What does Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda - Ha Nam have?

Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is located in the center of a green, quiet, peaceful pine forest. Coming here you will enjoy the fresh, clean space. Quiet space along with beautiful scenery, you will feel relaxed and comfortable after days of hard work. Next, let's find out what Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda - Ha Nam has to offer!

Large campus: The campus is large but very peaceful and peaceful. The pagoda has architecture designed in the Champa style, sketched on each brick and tile. Layers of white gravel are spread on the cool brick floor to create a sightseeing path in the temple grounds. These pebbles have made the temple more elegant and cleaner. This perfect combination has turned this natural picture into a unique one in the eyes of viewers.

Three Jewels Court: this is the largest building in this ancient Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Temple. The pagoda has massive architecture that brings a feeling of magnificence and magnanimity but still has something gentle and peaceful. This design helps the temple feel more peaceful but no less lively in the hearts of tourists.

Worshiping area for 42 abbots: on the right side of the temple is a place to worship and worship abbots over thousands of years. Here you can visit and offer incense to show respect to them.

Other famous architectural buildings: in the pagoda, there are many other famous architectural buildings built such as: Duc Ong Temple, Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara Palace, Duc Thanh Dao Hien Palace, residential areas for monks and nuns, The temple allows Buddhists to listen to sermons and organizes useful retreats for tourists who want to experience monastic life here.

4. What activities should I experience at Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda?

The most appropriate time for you to participate in experiencing activities at Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is during spring time. At that time, this place had cool air and pleasant weather. In addition, around the 9th - 10th day of the first lunar month, the temple will recreate the countryside market scene. When coming here at this time, visitors feel excited and love the fun and bustling atmosphere of this festival.

In addition, Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda also organizes retreats for believers interested in practicing Buddhism or those who want to experience gathering in June to July every year. In particular, on the occasions of Vu Lan festival, the ceremony of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on the 30th of the 7th lunar month, and the Mid - Autumn Festival are all held around this time. If you come to visit and experience this time, you can freely enjoy the festive atmosphere here with worship opportunities and admire the charming and magical natural panorama. From there, you can understand more about the traditional beauty of Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda in particular and Ha Nam in general.

Coming here, you can enjoy the specialty "vegetarian rice". To enjoy vegetarian meals at the temple, you must register with the temple so that the nuns know the number of registrations and measure and measure the amount of food for each person.

In addition to eating vegetarian rice at the temple, you can participate in mountain climbing activities. When climbing to the top of the mountain behind you, you can see the entire scene of daily life in the temple, which is truly an interesting thing. Climbing promises to bring you a wonderful experience.

Just over 10 km away, Tien Loc Palace hotel will be a suitable choice, an ideal stop for your trip. Tien Loc Palace is committed to bringing you the most relaxing and comfortable moments with modern equipment and quality services. We hope to accompany and serve you on this trip.
 
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