Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery, Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh province has a tropical climate with average temperature at 23.5 degrees Celsius. There are 4 obvious seasons with cold and dry winter, hot and rainy summer. So, Ninh Binh and Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery appear with their own features in each season of the year.

In order to admire the beauty of Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery, you should visit here in spring (from January to March). It was cool, fresh and airy at that time, an ideal vacation for walking around the monastery campus and taking 1001 wonderful photos. You also can come to this place in summer, from April to June when blue sky, white clouds and sunshine overwhelm everywhere.

There are severely cold periods during winter, restraining your sightseeing. So, if you want to drop by the monastery in winter, you should check the weather in advance.

Currently, there are means to move to Ninh Binh with safety and convenience like bus, motorbike, care or sleeper bus. After arriving in Ninh Binh, you can rent a motorbike and move to Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery.

You can refer to this route: After leaving Gian Khau intersection (in Gia Vien district), turn right to Provincial Road 477, then go straight for 18 km, you will see the guide board to the Monastery at your right side. Follow the guide, you will come to the Monastery for about a few minutes.

Admission is completely free for visitors to visit.

Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery was built in European Gothic design, hidden among the beautiful mountains of the classic city. The total houses in the monastery are built with orange bricks covered by moss and traits of time.

The walls are 0.6m thick and surround the houses which are enforced by 1.2 thick pillars. The harmony of windows is one of the most significant and featured points. Not too sophisticated, but the windows have their own impressive and unique property.

The Cathedral is the place for worshiping Jesus and praying daily. This is the biggest construction in the monastery with a high white dome at 21m high in the center of the cathedral.

Outside are pictures depicting Jesus and Christianity symbols. An aisle passing through the cathedral, under the sunshine dropping windows, brings a peaceful and comfortable feeling.

Besides, Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery has an artificial huge stone ground, underground laterite spring and sophisticated embossed stone caves. A fairy land appears in front of your eyes.

So as to have a nice trip discovering Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery, you should not miss these following notes:

• The Monastery is a sacred place, so you should wear a polite and closed outfit.
• Wear sandals or trainers for most convenience during your move.
• Wear a hat or use an umbrella during sightseeing on sunny days.
• Keep silent during praying.
• Bring a little cash to pay for the ticket.
• Bring a recharged battery for smartphone or camera.
• Bring snack and drink and don't throw litter.

Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery is a tourist destination visited by many young people thanks to its ancient beauty. Hopefully the above sharing from Justfly will bring you an unforgettable trip to Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery.