Visit the five sacred temples and pagodas below to know that Tuyen Quang has a lot to explore.
Tuyen Quang not only attracts tourists with famous landmarks such as Na Hang Lake, Mo waterfall, Tan Trao relic, … but it is also known as a sacred land with many spiritual tourist destinations. has many unique architectural and folklore features. Tuyen Quang tourism will be flawed if you miss the 5 famous sacred temples in Tuyen Quang below.
Trung Quang pagoda
Trung Quang pagoda, Minh Xuan ward, Tuyen Quang town
Trung Quang is one of the very famous temples in Tuyen Quang located in the area of Minh Xuan, Tuyen Quang town. The pagoda is located in the location of the land, the mountain, the water body, the charming natural landscape with wide open campus on a high land. In the front is the meandering Lo river, behind is the Co mountain range, creating the “dragon roll, tiger fighting” land.
The architecture of Trung Quang pagoda is bold with traditional folklore with many relics preserved over the years. Currently in the temple still keep 2 large bronze bells and 4 ancient statues. The temple grounds have planted an old longan tree that is nearly 100 years old so far with wide foliage shading the temple. This is one of the spiritual tourist destinations that people and visitors visit every day or especially on the full moon day and on holidays, tourists flock here more and more.
Every year, Trung Quang pagoda has public holidays on January 10th (this is the Upper Nguyen ceremony to be released), May 2 (is Lady Chua’s day), April 10th (summer festival), February 16 and July (is the return ceremony, with the procession of Mau statue). In addition, there are other holidays, New Year in the year according to the lunar calendar.
Ha Temple
Ha Temple, Tan Quang Ward, Tuyen Quang
Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang was built in 1738 and ranked as an ancient architectural monument in 1994, this is one of the oldest spiritual architectural works, with beautiful architecture and carving art. very delicate wood for you to visit.
This temple is located in a very quiet space, in front of the historic Lo River, behind the mountain, the space in the temple with many trees. When you come here, you will feel relieved, your soul is relaxed, calm, and your worries in life are emptied.
Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang is the origin of Ỷ Lan Temple and Thuong Temple (Temple of Dum), so it is considered a cluster of temples of Mau Com with common origin. Ha Tuyen Quang Temple Festival is held on February 11th to 16th of lunar year each year with a majestic and luxurious ceremony, praying for lush crops, good rain and warm life for the people.
An Vinh Pagoda
An Vinh Pagoda, Group 7, Hung Thanh Commune, Tuyen Quang Town
An Vinh Pagoda is currently the headquarters of the Board of Directors of the Vietnamese Buddhist Church in Tuyen Quang province, located at group 7, Hung Thanh commune, Tuyen Quang town. This is one of the temples in Tuyen Quang with a unique architecture, high historical and artistic value, attracting many visitors to worship and visit.
The architecture of An Vinh pagoda is of Dinh typeface style including Thieu Huong building and Thuong Dien building. In front of the temple gate, there is an antiquarian inscription that has profound meanings about the teachings of the Buddha.
Every year, An Vinh pagoda organizes many festivals such as: the opening ceremony on January 1 to 4, the Thuong Nguyen ceremony to pray for the people to be warm, the good rain on January 15 of lunar calendar, great ceremony Buddha’s Birthday is held on April 15th. On the 15th of July of the lunar calendar every year, An Vinh pagoda holds the ceremony of relieving the dead, praying for the souls. Also, on January 5 and January 14 are the commemorations of the two monks who used to be abbot at the temple.
Green Landscape Temple
Canh Xanh Temple, Minh Xuan Ward, Tuyen Quang
Canh Xanh Temple, also known as Cay Xanh Temple, is located in Minh Xuan ward, Tuyen Quang ward. Legend has it that this is the place where Princess Thuong Ngan La Binh, the youngest daughter of Saint Tan Vien, stayed at this place because she loved the natural landscape. In front of the temple is an old banyan tree, behind a mountain-leaning back to create a green, calm and peaceful space.
Like many pagodas in Tuyen Quang , Canh Xanh temple has a unique architectural error built in the shape of Dinh with 3 compartments, 2 wings, including the front hall and harem. The entire temple is surrounded by green trees, luxuriant branches and leaves create shade all year round.
In addition to its valuable historical values, Canh Xanh Temple is also one of the sacred places, especially in terms of praying for fortune and financial needs, so not only the people here but also many tourists from far away. come.
Kiep Bac Temple
Kiep Bac Temple, Group 4, Tan Quang Ward, Tuyen Quang
Kiep Bac Tuyen Quang Temple was built in the late nineteenth century to worship Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, located in group 4, Tan Quang ward, Tuyen Quang city, right next to Lo river, this is the convergence of water and happiness hope for national Thai, people peace.
Like many temples and pagodas in Tuyen Quang , Kiep Bac temple is built in the shape of “Dinh” shape including Tien Duong building and Hau Cung building, surrounded by solid walls, roofing is designed in the form of mussel scales. . Currently, the temple still preserves many relics with long-standing historical value such as: 13 ancient statues, 2 bronze bells, 4 ordained leaders of Minh Menh, Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh and other dynasties. Sentence, a bowl of Buu,….
Kiep Bac Temple has undergone many historical events, many ups and downs over time and has been renovated and restored so far, so it no longer maintains its original ancient architecture, however with historical significance. and spiritually, this is still one of the must-see stops if you have a chance to come to Tuyen Quang.