Yên Tử Mountain
| Yên Tử Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) |
| Geography | |
Yên Tử is a mountain range in Vietnam spanning the three provinces of Quảng Ninh, Bắc Giang, and Hải Dương and is also the name of the highest mountain in the range, with its summit at an elevation of 1068 m.[1]
This is a mountain range associated with the Trần dynasty in Vietnamese history as well as with the Truc Lam Zen sect.[1]
The range includes the Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2]
The Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen Monastery is located within the complex.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Yen Tu Mountain: A journey of spiritual connection". Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. August 14, 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) (2025-07-12). "Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Complex recognised as World Culture Heritage". Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
External links
- Media related to Mount Yen Tu at Wikimedia Commons
- Media related to Truc Lam Monastery of Yen Tu at Wikimedia Commons
21°09′42″N 106°43′02″E / 21.1617°N 106.7171°E