🏯 Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes: Con Son Pagoda
Buddhist pagoda complex in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, established 13th–14th century
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Quang Ninh Province, northeastern Vietnam
- Founded: Trần Dynasty era, 13th–14th century
- Function: Active Buddhist monastery and pilgrimage site
- UNESCO inscription: 2010
Con Son Pagoda is a Buddhist sanctuary complex in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, that integrates mountain terrain, multiple temples, and pilgrimage pathways into a cohesive religious landscape. The pagoda was established during the Trần Dynasty and has maintained continuous monastic and spiritual functions for nearly 800 years. Con Son Pagoda was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the broader Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex. As of 2026, the site ...