Tay Yen Tu Spiritual - Ecological Tourism Area

About this location

Tay Yen Tu Spiritual - Ecological Tourism Area - A landscape of mountain forests and Truc Lam Buddhist culture. Tay Yen Tu Spiritual - Ecological Tourism Area is located in Tay Yen Tu commune, Bac Ninh province, in the western part of the Yen Tu mountain range. The tourist area has been developed in conjunction with the Tay Yen Tu forest ecosystem and the propagation journey of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Buddhism, combining natural landscapes with a cultural-spiritual space. The project started construction in 2014 and phase I was put into operation in 2019. Mountainous terrain, mountain trails, temple spaces, and sightseeing infrastructure create multiple layers of backdrops with diverse elevations and perspectives. Typical features include the central plaza, Five Elements Garden, Infinity Hill, Ha Pagoda, Thuong Pagoda, and the cable car system. The expansive Tay Yen Tu forest landscape, covering over 13,000 hectares, provides favorable conditions for capturing footage of nature, pilgrimage, hiking, and Buddhist culture. With the combination of mountain forests and spiritual architecture, Tay Yen Tu is suitable as a backdrop for historical and cultural films, features, television series, documentaries, commercials, MVs, and art programs; specifically catering to scenes of pilgrimage, spiritual life, mountainous nature, and the history of Truc Lam Buddhism. Information compiled from various sources by PTIT. Photo sources: Ninh Thuận Travels, Sacotravel, tayyentu.vn, mia.vn.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: revealing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, insulting national celebrities and heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Special attention is required when filming in Zone I protection areas of exceptionally national monuments in Bac Ninh city, including the Mausoleum and Temple complex of the Ly Dynasty Kings, Phat Tich Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda, Dau Pagoda, Dinh Bang Communal House, and the complex of communal houses, pagodas, and Tho Ha ancestor temples; as well as military, security, and defense zones according to specialized management regulations.
• For international film crews, it is mandatory to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Steep mountain terrain, stone steps, and trails
• Rain, fog, and high humidity
• Forest fire
• Insects, bees, and snakes