Mountains chosen by many people for spring travel at the beginning of the year

Fansipan (Lao Cai), Ba Den (Tay Ninh), Ba Na (Da Nang), Ba Deo (Quang Ninh), Doi Son (Ha Nam) attract many tourists to experience the beautiful scenery and pray for luck at the beginning of the year.

Fansipan, Lao Cai

Known as the roof of Indochina, Fansipan peak is chosen by many people to come in early spring to send their wishes to the top of the sky. Here, visitors can admire the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia and a complex of sacred temples, receive peace cards and cast fortunes at the beginning of the year as a way to await lucky gifts from the heavens. new year.

Worship the largest bronze Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia on Fansipan peak. Photo: Sun World

On January 31, 2025 (the 3rd day of Tet), visitors will be able to attend the “Opening the Heavenly Gate” ceremony at Thanh Van Dac Lo. Many people believe that the festival is a wonderful time of the new year to welcome spring fortune.

During this festival, visitors will also be able to experience unique and diverse highland Tet in Fansipan, and join the bustling highland market in Ban May at the foot of the mountain.

Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh

If in the North, Fansipan (Sa Pa), Nua Mountain (Thanh Hoa) or Da Chong Mountain (Ba Vi District, Hanoi) are chosen by many people to go to pray for luck at the beginning of the year, then in the South, Ba Den Mountain with a height of 986m is considered a mountain that converges the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and is sacred. In May 2025, thousands of delegates from more than 80 countries around the world will come to worship and participate in many meaningful activities on the occasion of the 2025 Vesak festival.

Ba Den Mountain in the clouds. Photo: Nguyen Minh Tu

In the early days of the New Year, every day the highest mountain in the South welcomes tens to hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to Ba Pagoda associated with Linh Son Thanh Mau (Ba Den) - a legend of sacredness. Also here, visitors can admire spiritual works such as the tallest Buddha statue in Asia - the embodiment of compassion, or the world's largest statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva symbolizing joy and happiness.

The world's largest Maitreya Bodhisattva statue on Ba Den Mountain. Photo: Sun World

Ba Na, Da Nang

Ba Na Mountain peak at an altitude of 1,487m above sea level is considered a place that receives a lot of energy from heaven and earth and is a sacred mountain in the Central region.

Located on the top of Chua Mountain is a complex of spiritual works. Located on the highest peak of Ba Na, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple is a place to worship the Lady of the Upper Realm of the entire mountain region. In the minds of the people of Da Nang, the Lady of the Upper Realm is a sacred symbol always ready to protect, bless and bestow blessings on the people for generations.

Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Da Nang. Photo: Sun World

In addition, Linh Ung Pagoda at Ba Na peak is also chosen by many people to visit in early spring. With its unique ancient Vietnamese architecture, majestic natural scenery and the majestic and magnificent statue of Buddha Shakyamuni sitting on a lotus pedestal, the pagoda brings a solemn and peaceful atmosphere. This is where people often come to balance their body, mind and spirit as well as to enjoy the fresh air in the early days of spring.

Ba Deo Hill, Ha Long

Quang Ninh is also a destination chosen by many people to visit during Tet with many famous spiritual destinations such as Yen Tu, Cua Ong Temple, Cai Bau Pagoda... In Ha Long, Bao Hai Linh Son Tu on Ba Deo Hill has recently become a favorite destination because of its fresh climate, majestic scenery and peaceful space, true to its name meaning "a sacred temple located in the middle of a cool pine hill".

Tourists worship at Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu. Photo: Sun World

Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu is also a spiritual complex that owns a large-scale bronze statue system. All 66 bronze statues here are crafted according to the original models worshiped in ancient Vietnamese pagodas in the North.

On the occasion of Tet this year, visitors coming here can toss the hexagrams, enjoy tea, ask for calligraphy... Especially on the 5th day of Tet, the Spring Festival will be held here with experiences such as Buddhist cultural exchange, mindful eating, relaxation meditation, bell-turning meditation, lucky lantern meditation...

Long Doi Son, Ha Nam

More than an hour drive from Hanoi, Ha Nam is famous for many ancient pagodas with peaceful and serene beauty. The famous spiritual destination must mention Long Doi Son Pagoda, nearly 1,000 years old, located on the top of Doi Son mountain. According to historical records, in the middle of the plain terrain of Doi Son commune, there is a mountain that looks like a big dragon facing Thang Long citadel from afar, so it is called Long Doi Son.

Ancient features at Long Doi Son Pagoda. Photo: Sun World

Since ancient times, folk beliefs have considered Doi Son a sacred mountain and said that this is the land of kings. Therefore, many people come to Long Doi Son in early spring to send their wishes for luck, fortune and fame in the new year. During Tet, the traditional festival of Long Doi Son pagoda is held on a large scale, an opportunity for people to experience the sacred atmosphere and spiritual culture.

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