Published:  22:26 Wednesday - February 20, 2013

Over VND270 billion of the sum has been used to restore relics at the Buddhist center which was built in the Tran Dynasty over 700 years ago while infrastructure construction at the site has taken nearly VND520 billion, according to Hoang Thi Ha, vice chairwoman of the city.

The investment of the tourist site mainly comes from enterprises while the State budget accounts for only 18%.

 
Truc Lam Yen Tu

Truc Lam Yen Tu tourist site is frequented by Vietnamese thanks to its three values: historical cultural value, spiritual meaning and natural landscape. Yen Tu special-use forest has been upgraded into Yen Tu national forest and will receive an estimated investment of over VND217 billion under the province’s decision.

Hanoi-based ATS Investment Joint Stock Company drew up an investment plan worth VND2 trillion in an area of 700 hectares in Yen Tu some years ago to preserve historical, cultural and spiritual values. However, the project has yet to be kicked off.

Meanwhile, Tung Lam Development Joint Stock Company invested in two cable car lines on Yen Tu mountain in the 2001-2009 period with a total investment of some VND400 billion.

Yen Tu Spring Festival started at Trinh Pagoda on Sunday night. In addition to traditional rituals, the festival includes a ceremony of receiving the Prime Minister’s decision on recognition of Truc Lam Yen Tu as special national heritage.

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