Yen Tu, in all its striking mountainous majesty, peaks at 1,068m above sea level, covering historical and heritage sites. Otherwise known as the cradle of Buddhism in Vietnam, it’s so named because it’s the ancestral land of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism in the country – history has it that King Tran Nhan Tong left his royal palace to lead a religious life and founded the sect, which is influenced by Vietnamese culture.
So if you’re seeking a spiritual retreat, the new wellness sanctuary that is Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery by Sofitel makes for quite the idyllic escape. It’s tucked away by the sacred destination, with views of the magnificent mountain, situated near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay.
Designed by Bill Bensley, the name behind multiple luxury resorts, the hotel is influenced by 13th century Vietnamese architecture, using traditional materials and handcrafted décor items to beautify each of the 133 rooms on the grounds. Your home away from home will either offer views of the quaint village or the statuesque mountain – and if that doesn’t whisper ‘tranquil’, we don’t know what does.
As warm and welcoming as the accommodations are, Legacy Yen Tu MGallery is also home to Tue Tinh Am Wellness, which provides a space for meditation, yoga, and Truc Lam Zen practices.
The hotel also runs an in-house Vietnamese restaurant, Tho Quang, and the Thien Tra Lobby Bar, where tippling guests can look out at mountainous views under a star-speckled sky.
Legacy Yen Tu MGallery is at Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Quang Ninh Province. (+84) 203 625 9888. Room rates start from VND 2,600,000 (US$112) for one night.
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