Northern Vietnam pagoda Tam Chuc a sanctuary of birds
Peaceful islands surrounding Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam Province are home to many bird species and a preferred destination among nature-loving photographers. Located around 65 kilometers from Hanoi in Kim Bang District, the 5,100-hectare Tam Chuc Pagoda complex boasts greenery and peaceful scenery, making it an oasis for various bird species. The pagoda put Vietnam firmly on the international Buddhist map when it hosted the UN Vesak Day in May 2019, celebrating the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha. Thousands of guests from more than 100 countries and territories attended the event. The pagoda dates back to Dinh Dynasty (968-980 CE), with its latest makeover not subtracting from its tradition. By the end of 2020, passionate bird photographers Vo Rin, Nguyen Hong Huy, Ha Vu Linh and Nguyen Thuy Linh visited the pagoda. They are authors of this series of photos. In the photo, gray herons fly over Tam Chuc Lake, considered a mini-version of UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay in Qua...