Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery

Location: Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is located in Dai Dinh Commune, Tam Dao District on Tay Thien Mountain, 85km west of Hanoi.
Characteristics: With Zen Monastery in Da Lat and Yen Tu, it is considered to be one of the most impressive and peaceful monasteries in Viet Nam.
Built on the ruins of an ancient pagoda named Thien An Thien Tu, and using remains of that ancient pagoda's floor, Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery sits majestically on the apex of the mountain, where from below the red tips of its tile-covered roof can be seen peaking through the pine trees. Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery was officially inaugurated on November 27, 2005. It is very ornate, from carved pictures on the doors to embossed works on the wall, ceiling, and pillars, every detail was considered. In addition to the monastery there are supporting buildings constructed in the ancient architectural style that house a library, a museum, a meditation house for monks and the Tam To Truc Lam Temple.
Walking around the buildings, you can almost taste the tranquility and calm that is in the air. Visitors can go up by motorbike or car to gate of Zen Monastery along concrete path. Otherwise, you can climb up to enjoy grandiose overview from the bottom. Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is just 17km far from Tam Dao Golf Club so tourists can go both sightseeing, relax and picnic.