Huyen Tich Village Thanh Hoa: Mysteries of the sacred Nua Mountain.

1. Am Tien – sacred land of Thanh province

Am Tien is being shaped into a major cultural and spiritual center. (Source: Collected)

When mentioning Am Tien, people often immediately think of a sacred land nestled amidst the Nua Mountains, Thanh Hoa. This is not only a place with majestic natural landscapes but is also closely associated with the life and career of the heroine Trieu Thi Trinh – Ba Trieu, who fiercely resisted the Ngo invaders in the 3rd century. Through thousands of years, Am Tien still holds within it legends of a glorious era, thus becoming a spiritual and historical destination attracting numerous visitors for pilgrimage.

In the modern flow, Am Tien increasingly asserts its role as one of Thanh Hoa's "rough gems" of tourism. With its magnificent mountain scenery, mysterious caves, and deep historical imprints, this place is being shaped into a major cultural-spiritual center, preserving traditional values while opening up new experiences for visitors.

2. “Am Tien Legends” – A new scale project in Thanh Hoa

The Am Tien Legend Project on a large scale.

To exploit the special potential of Am Tien, Sun Group Corporation has commenced the Am Tien Legend Project with a scale of nearly 350 hectares and a total investment of over 35,000 billion VND. This is a key cultural – spiritual – resort project, promising to make Am Tien one of the largest tourist complexes in the North.

2.1. Three main components of the project

Commercial service and cable car area: including a modern cable car system connecting the foot and summit of the mountain, along with commercial service areas for visitors.

Tourism service and cultural landscape axis area: this is considered the cultural center of the project, with iconic structures such as the Mahavairocana Buddha statue, a large-scale Koi pond, and the Manda Land space.

Ecological resort area: focusing on resort and ecological facilities and serving as the location for the Legend Village, simulating local cultural life within a natural setting.

2.2. Integrated art and festival spaces

The project also plans to integrate many art and festival elements such as the VẠC Theatre stage, the Chim Lạc light bridge, the Sun Clock gate with interactive projection, a ceramic wall depicting eight stages of the Buddha's life, and architectural works bearing local imprints. These elements aim to create a multi-dimensional cultural experience space, honoring tradition while applying contemporary art.

3. Legend Village – the highlight of the ecological resort

The Legendary Village recreates local cultural values.

The Legendary Village is a prominent component within the ecological resort complex of the Huyen Tich Am Tien project in Nua Mountain, Thanh Hoa. Spanning an area of over 10 hectares, the village is designed with 5 villages named Hoa, Thuy, Am, Kim, and Bach Tuong, each associated with a distinctive symbol to honor the heroine Trieu Thi Trinh – Ba Trieu. The space here not only introduces history but also recreates local cultural values through architecture, art, and experiential activities.

3.1. Scale and structure of the Legendary Village

The Legendary Village spans a total area of over 10 hectares, serving as a distinctive highlight in the ecological resort complex of the Huyen Tich Am Tien project. The village space is designed with five villages, each with a separate theme, all honoring the heroine Trieu Thi Trinh – Ba Trieu, and introducing the characteristic cultural and artistic values of the locality.

Hoa Village: Stands out with the symbol of a flaming sword, representing the heroic spirit and tenacious fighting will of Ba Trieu. The village grounds are paved with red Bat Trang bricks, hosting festivals that honor bravery, creating a space for both contemplation and cultural activities.

Thuy Village: Designed with a large lake and embossed white elephant footprints, recalling the sacred animal Ba Trieu rode into battle. The village space is shrouded in mist, paved with green Bat Trang bricks, and combines traditional craft experiences such as embroidery, printing, lacquerware, and mother-of-pearl inlay, offering a feeling that is both poetic and close to local culture.

Am Village: Focuses on the symbol of a golden gong, representing Ba Trieu's call to arms. The grounds are paved with stones simulating sound waves, serving as a venue for traditional folk music activities, traditional instrument making, and cultural festivals, allowing visitors to deeply feel the rhythm of national culture.

Kim Village: Centered around the vibrant Golden Plaza, themed around victory, it displays and recreates traditional crafts and gold exhibitions, creating a dynamic space rich in cultural color.

Bach Tuong Village: Features a 70m tall white one-tusked elephant statue, a highlight symbolizing respect and honor for Ba Trieu. The village space combines handicraft activities and a contemplative area in a serene atmosphere with white pebbles, allowing visitors to learn and relax their minds.

All five villages blend culture, history, and spirituality, creating a rich exploration journey, experiencing traditional arts while learning about the heroic history of Ba Trieu and the Am Tien region.

3.2. Cultural and historical significance

Each village within The Legendary Village is not merely a unique architectural work but also deeply embodies the cultural and historical values of the Thanh Hoa region. This is where the indomitable and resilient spirit of the heroine Trieu Thi Trinh (Ba Trieu), who rode a white elephant to lead an uprising against the Ngo invaders, is recreated. Visitors will learn historical stories and folk legends associated with each village, from Hoa Village with its flaming sword, Thuy Village with its white elephant footprints, to Am Village echoing with the sound of golden gongs.

Beyond historical elements, The Legendary Village also offers rich traditional cultural experiences: visitors can participate in handicraft activities such as embroidery, printing, lacquerware, and mother-of-pearl inlay, thereby directly experiencing and understanding local traditional crafts. Through this, the project contributes to preserving and safeguarding cultural heritage values, while also promoting local essence to domestic and international tourists, turning each visit into a journey of learning, discovery, and profound contemplation.

4. Value and expectations of the Legendary Village

Huyen Tich Village is an attractive cultural – spiritual – resort destination.

The appearance of Huyen Tich Village not only enriches Thanh Hoa's tourism products but also contributes to honoring the patriotic spirit of Ba Trieu, an outstanding woman in the nation's history. Alongside that, folk cultural elements and traditional crafts are also recreated and promoted to tourists, creating a dual value of preserving heritage and developing the local economy.

With the orientation of becoming a cultural – spiritual – resort destination, Huyen Tich Village promises to be a new symbol on the Thanh Hoa tourism map. This will be a place for the younger generation to learn, for domestic and international tourists to return to their roots, and for everyone to experience a sacred space, rich in Vietnamese identity.

The journey to Huyen Tich Village within the Huyen Tich Am Tien complex is not just a sightseeing trip, but also an experience of returning to the history and culture of Thanh Hoa. Here, visitors can admire unique architecture, listen to legends about Ba Trieu, and immerse themselves in a special cultural and spiritual space. When the project officially becomes operational, Huyen Tich Village will certainly be an unmissable stop, an ideal combination of exploration, pilgrimage, and relaxation amidst the majestic Nui Nua mountains.