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Thien Mu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda is considered the most beautiful pagoda in Hue and is well-known to many tourists. This pagoda was built by Lord Nguyen Hoang in 1961 and named "Thien Mu Tu". Thien Mu Pagoda has been renovated and rebuilt many times to this day. When visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, you will feel its poetic, ancient beauty, blending harmoniously with the natural landscape. The beauty of Thien Mu Pagoda lies not only in its historical and spiritual values but also in its unique cultural and artistic values.
The pagoda is built on Ha Khe hill, next to the picturesque Perfume River. Tourists visiting Hue who wish to visit this pagoda can travel by boat on the Perfume River or by car on the road in Hung Long commune.
Bao Quoc Pagoda
Bao Quoc Pagoda is located on Ham Long Hill, Bao Quoc Street, Phuong Duc Ward, Hue City. This pagoda was built by Zen Master Giac Phong in the late 17th century and was originally named Ham Long Son Thien Tho Tu. In 1824, King Minh Mang renamed it Bao Quoc Pagoda. Previously, the pagoda served as a training ground for talented individuals in Vietnamese Buddhism.
Bao Quoc Pagoda possesses a beauty that is both ancient and solemn, and is highly regarded by experts for its architecture. The pagoda is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with centuries-old trees. Many rare and precious plants and flowers are also grown within the pagoda grounds. A poet once wrote: "This pagoda seems to bear the traces of a celestial chariot – The scenery is as ancient as a dream," praising the beauty of Bao Quoc Pagoda.
Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is not only famous but also boasts a rare and stunning landscape in the ancient capital. Located west of Dong Cham, Huong Ho commune, Huong Tra district, about 10 km from Hue city, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is presided over by Venerable Gioi Duc and was founded in 1989. Situated halfway up the mountain, the pagoda has a winding path leading to it, creating a mystical beauty. In front of the pagoda is a lake with vibrant water lilies. The surrounding area is filled with many precious trees and flowers, some hundreds of years old.
Tourists visiting Hue's temples not only return to the realm of Buddha, but also immerse themselves in nature. All the worries and stresses of life seem to vanish upon entering this temple.
Tu Hieu Pagoda
Tu Hieu Pagoda is quite special because it was built out of filial piety by a founding master towards his mother. Located in Duong Xuan Thuong village, Thuy Xuan ward, Hue city, the pagoda covers a large area of over 8 acres and features a crescent-shaped lake and numerous ponds for growing lotus and raising fish. In the center of the pagoda is the shrine dedicated to Saint Quan, to the left is the shrine for the spirits of lay Buddhists, and to the right is the shrine for the eunuchs.
Visitors to Tu Hieu Pagoda in Hue will be immersed in a sacred atmosphere filled with the sound of temple bells. They can also breathe in the fresh air with the faint scent of lotus flowers, and watch schools of fish swimming playfully in the pond, helping to purify the soul and cleanse away worldly desires.
Thien Ton Pagoda
Thiền Tôn Pagoda was built in the early 18th century, nestled beside the Thiên Thai mountain range, in Ngũ Tây village, Thủy An commune, Huế city. The pagoda was founded and presided over by the monk Liễu Quán.
Throughout its 2000-year history, marked by countless ups and downs, this temple has undergone numerous renovations and reconstructions to become the magnificent structure it is today. Surrounding the temple are rocky mountains. Inside, the temple houses many steles, pillars, and statues of Quan Am (Guan Yin), all possessing unique historical and spiritual value for tourists visiting Hue to explore.
