Dong Trieu is one of the popular tourist destinations in Quang Ninh province with many beautiful landscapes and attractions. Let’s explore the top 7 attractive, beautiful and famous Dong Trieu tourist destinations.
Some details about Dong Trieu district
Dong Trieu district is located in the westernmost part of Quang Ninh province, bordering Uong Bi City as well as two neighboring provinces, Bac Giang and Hai Duong. This land is famous for many historical and cultural marks, possessing many communal houses and pagodas that are considered important historical relics. On the Dong Trieu steppe, the resistance war against the French carried out many guerrilla campaigns, achieving many important victories, contributing to protecting the territory and independence of Vietnam as it is today.
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Quang Ninh travel experience , here you can enjoy exploring historical relics such as King Tran’s tomb, Le Chan temple, Yen Duc revolutionary and cultural history cluster, Quynh Lam pagoda, Ngoa Van pagoda ,…In addition to historical sightseeing, visitors can also experience spiritual tourism. Dong Trieu district is also famous for traditional craft villages, especially ceramic villages.
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Dong Trieu tourist destinations worth visiting
1. Quang Ninh Gate tourist area
- Address: Binh Duong commune, TX. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
This tourist area has an area of nearly 12 hectares and is located about 80km from the center of Hanoi capital. In addition to the usual entertainment and relaxation activities, with Dong Trieu Quang Ninh travel experience, you also have the opportunity to experience the landscape and life of the Northern countryside. This helps them better understand the culture and history of the country in general and the North in particular.
This tourist area is considered an attractive new location and if you have the opportunity to travel to the Mining area, you should not miss this location.
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2. Yen Duc ecological area
- Address: Yen Khanh, TX. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
When visiting this tourist area, you will not only enjoy fresh and clean air but also have the opportunity to explore historical and cultural relics. You can also visit people’s houses to learn about traditional house architecture, family lifestyle, ancestor worship customs, along with community cultural activities such as festivals and folk arts. (rowing, mandarin, puppet show) . All of these experiences will help you better understand agricultural life.
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Early in the morning, renting a bicycle to leisurely admire the scenery and enjoy the fresh air of the fields will be truly enjoyable. When you come to this location, you can freely participate in many different activities such as: fishing, experiencing farmer life by growing vegetables, making ladles, pounding rice,…
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In addition, you can also enjoy delicious Quang Ninh specialties here such as: spring rolls, nodding cakes, sticky rice,… To explore further, this rural area also preserves many historical relics. Important landmarks such as: Canh Mountain, Dong Thoc Mountain, Mouse Mountain, Cat Mountain, Cave 73, Canh Pagoda,… mark the cultural and historical richness of the heroic land.
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3. An Sinh Temple
- Address: An Sinh, TX. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
An Sinh Temple, also known as An Sinh Palace, is located on a gentle hill, surrounded by peaceful landscapes and water. Dong Trieu Quang Ninh tourist destination was built more than 600 years ago, it plays a central role in the Tran Dynasty relic site in this area. An Sinh Temple has a simple but very sacred architecture, and is one of the important religious works in Quang Ninh. On April 28, 1962, the temple was recognized by the government as a National Historical and Cultural Monument.
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If you have the opportunity to travel to Quang Ninh, do not miss the opportunity to visit this temple to explore, worship and learn about its history and value. This is where unique cultural heritage is preserved and many types of ancient trees exist. In addition, if you visit from the 20th day of the 8th lunar month, you will have the opportunity to participate in the festival with many unique cultural activities.
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4. Ngoa Van Temple
- Address: Binh Khe, TX. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
Famous spiritual tourist destinations in Quang Ninh are located in An Sinh and Binh Khe communes. This complex includes 4 areas with a total of 15 different tower and pagoda clusters, including Ngoa Van, Da Chong, Ba Bac, Thong Dan – Do Kieu. Among these, Ngoa Van Pagoda is located in a central location and is known as the place that attracts the most tourists.
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Ngoa Van Pagoda, also known as Ngoa Van Pagoda, means a temple located on the clouds. The location of this pagoda is 500m above sea level, allowing you to look directly at the distant hills and mountains, where white clouds cover every early morning. What’s more special, Ngoa Van Pagoda “leans” on Ngoa Van peak with clouds covering it all year round and from there you can see the image of the Cam River winding in the distance, creating a scene like a wonderful natural painting. great.
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5. Dong Trieu orange garden
- Address: Thuy An commune, TX. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
In Dong Trieu town, there is an orange growing area that brings great appeal to young people who love taking photos and exploring natural beauty. This Dong Trieu tourist destination is open for free and if you want to buy oranges, the price usually ranges from 45,000 VND to 50,000 VND/kg. To take beautiful photos, you should prepare some supporting accessories before going to the garden.
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6. Ho Thien Pagoda
- Address: Binh Khe, TX. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
The pagoda is located on top of Foshan Mountain, a location considered to have the “dragon flanking, tiger worshiping” position according to feng shui concepts. The abbot of the pagoda, Bhikkhu Thich Dat Ma Tri Thong shared that: “With its back against Foshan mountain, in winter here not a single breath of wind blows…”. He also explained further: “‘Lake’ in the name Ho Thien is not a pond, but represents a gathering in the sky.”
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The large stone stele was erected on an auspicious day in the 3rd month of the 2nd Vinh Huu year (1736) in a new stele house, fitted with stone panels to replace the old stele house built of bricks, and is the most notable highlight in the pagoda. This ancient Quang Ninh . With more than 300 years of history, the handwriting and engravings on the stele still retain their clarity, making many people believe that this is the most beautiful stone stele among the monuments in Quang Ninh. In addition to its artistic value, the stele also has great historical and literary value.
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7. Khe Che Lake
- Ba Xa Village, An Sinh Commune, Town. Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh.
The lake has a total area of 276 hectares and is located about 3km from An Sinh temple and 7km from Dong Trieu town center. The road surrounding the lake has been paved with flat concrete, convenient for visitors to travel by many means. The lake’s surface is always floating and clear like a giant mirror reflecting the scenery.
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The area around the lake is covered with lush green forests and many rolling mountains, creating a beautiful landscape. The climate here is mild and cool, making it an ideal destination for you to explore nature and relax.
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Above, MYTOUR.ASIA has provided you with popular Dong Trieu Quang Ninh tourist destinations ! Wishing you an exciting and impressive trip to Dong Trieu!