Trúc Lâm An Tâm Zen Monastery, Tam Đảo

Set high amid the lush mountains and forests of Vĩnh Phúc Province, Trúc Lâm An Tâm Zen Monastery feels wonderfully secluded. Many visitors arrive with the sense that they have stepped into a heavenly realm.

One of the area's standout destinations is Trúc Lâm An Tâm Zen Monastery on Thạch Bàn Mountain. Its cool, quiet setting is ideal for a peaceful walk and spiritual worship. The Tây Thiên heritage complex includes Trúc Lâm Tây Thiên Zen Monastery (for monks) and Trúc Lâm An Tâm Zen Monastery (for nuns).

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