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PagodaBuddhismComponent of Yen Tu–Vinh Nghiem–Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes — World Heritage Site (2025; component 1732-005)

Ngoa Van Pagoda

Chùa Ngọa Vân · Chùa Ngọa Vân · Ngoa Van Hermitage

Đông Triều, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam Founder / Historic Patron: Trần Nhân Tông

A mountain Buddhist site associated with the life of the monk-king Trần Nhân Tông.

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About Ngoa Van Pagoda

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

A mountain Buddhist site associated with the life of the monk-king Trần Nhân Tông. Ngoạ Vân is named among the monuments of the Yên Tử complex whose Trúc Lâm heritage was inscribed by UNESCO in 2025. Devotional associations with the monk-king Trần Nhân Tông shape its continuing pilgrimage significance.

Sacred Place at a Glance

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Place TypePagoda
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationTrúc Lâm Zen
Founder / Historic PatronTrần Nhân Tông
LocationĐông Triều, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
CountryVietnam
HeritageComponent of Yen Tu–Vinh Nghiem–Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes — World Heritage Site (2025; component 1732-005)

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationTrúc Lâm Zen
Founder / Historic PatronTrần Nhân Tông

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

UNESCO names the Ngoa Van Hermitage Pagoda relic cluster as component 1732-005 in the serial property inscribed in 2025.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Component of the UNESCO-listed Yên Tử landscape · Component of Yen Tu–Vinh Nghiem–Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes — World Heritage Site (2025; component 1732-005)

Practices & Visiting Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Trúc Lâm Buddhist pilgrimage
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October 15, 2026