Huong Tich Pagoda is located on the Ngan Hong mountain range, associated with many myths and legends, and is a symbol and pride of the Nghe Tinh people. Legend has it that the pagoda was built during the Tran Dynasty, associated with the story of Princess Dieu Thien, daughter of King Trang Vuong of So country, who became a Buddhist nun. This is a famous and sacred ancient pagoda, known as "Hoan Chau's most famous landscape", one of the 21 scenic spots of ancient An Nam country.
Through the ups and downs of history, the cultural and religious relic complex of Huong Tich Pagoda has always captivated people's hearts, attracted and kept visitors. The ancient moss-covered pagoda roof halfway up the mountain is likened to a measure of time, and Huong Tich Pagoda has stood firm and enduring for centuries. The heart of goodness, the virtue of compassion and joy are the morals and cultural beauty of Buddhism that are blending into the faith of every citizen and visitor when they sincerely turn to Buddha.
January Do Dai/February Huong Tich . Traditionally, the Huong Tich Pagoda festival takes place on the 18th day of the second lunar month (the day Princess Dieu Thien became a Buddha), but since the beginning of the new Spring of Giap Thin, people and tourists from all over have been excited to visit the pagoda, perform rituals, pray for peace, happiness, and smooth sailing. Going on a spring trip to Huong Tich Pagoda has become a cultural beauty and a source of strength to multiply the values of truth, goodness, and beauty for people and tourists from all over.
“Coming to Huong Tich Pagoda, we learned and explored the historical and cultural values of the ancient temple, which is very sacred and meaningful. Here, we experienced the cruise service, electric car, modern cable car system and enjoyed regional specialties, creating many surprising and interesting feelings during the spring trip, leaving many good impressions,” said Ms. Le Thi Huyen Trang in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
Spring travel, sightseeing Huong Tich pagoda, tourists from all over the world can freely experience and explore the mysterious, wild beauty of mountains, rivers, clouds and sky. There is Nha Duong lake with clear blue water, reflecting the high Ngan Hong mountain; there is a tram route through ancient pine forests, cool, fresh climate and a cable car system crossing high mountains with floating, magical white clouds. The beauty of natural scenery and well-organized, scientific tourism services have created many conveniences for tourists to visit and travel at Huong Tich pagoda.
“On the Nha Duong Lake cruise, all visitors must wear life jackets and carry the correct number of people; during peak festival days, there must be no jostling, pushing, or disturbance of security, order, or traffic safety. We continue to innovate and improve the quality of cruise services, contributing to connecting and attracting visitors, leaving a beautiful image of Huong Tich Pagoda with everyone,” said Mr. Le Ngoc Loi - Hong Thanh Cooperative, Huong Tich Pagoda Tourist Area.
Now, visiting and traveling to Huong Tich Pagoda has become a cultural beauty not only for the people of Ha Tinh and the surrounding areas but also an attractive and interesting destination for domestic and international tourists. In order for the visit and ceremony to take place safely and smoothly, this year the reception work, security and order, traffic safety, and environmental sanitation have been strengthened. Tourism services are increasingly innovated, activities are more organized and professional.
Speaking to reporters, Head of the Huong Tich Pagoda Tourism Management Board Tran Thi Thu Ha said that since the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin, there have been about 60,000 visitors coming to visit and worship, an increase of 20% compared to the same period last year. This shows that Huong Tich Pagoda with its historical and cultural values, beautiful natural scenery, friendly and hospitable people, is an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world.
According to Ms. Ha, to achieve the above outstanding results, the unit has promoted propaganda, constantly innovated, improved the effectiveness of state management, especially focused on digital transformation to promote tourism development. Activities of welcoming, supporting, guiding tourists to visit and perform ceremonies, especially during peak days, have been carried out thoughtfully, creating convenience and satisfaction for tourists from near and far.
“In the coming time, we will continue to synchronously and effectively manage and exploit the values of the national architectural monument of Huong Tich Pagoda. Strengthen connections with travel agencies to attract tourists, while diversifying tourism products, organizing and arranging more beautiful check-in spots for tourists to have new and more interesting discoveries and experiences,” Ms. Tran Thi Thu Ha informed.
Going to the pagoda in the spring is a spiritual belief activity, becoming a cultural beauty in the spiritual life of the people and tourists. The majestic and poetic Ngan Hong range, the sacred and quiet Huong Tich pagoda are attractive and interesting destinations for everyone. The spiritual belief culture has existed for a long time, the custom of going to the pagoda according to the new lifestyle, ensuring the pure and good customs will contribute to preserving the cultural beauty of the spring, bringing Ha Tinh tourism to new heights.
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