Thiên Mụ Temple, Buddhist temple on Hà Khê hill, Huế, Vietnam
The seven-story Phước Duyên tower stands 21 meters tall on the northern bank of the Perfume River, marking the entrance to this religious complex.
Nguyễn Hoàng, the first ruler of the Nguyễn Dynasty, ordered the construction of this temple in 1601 to ensure prosperity for his family line.
The temple maintains a collection of religious artifacts, including a 3,285-kilogram bell cast in 1710 that produces sounds reaching across the region.
Visitors can reach the temple complex through multiple transportation options from central Huế, with regular guided tours available throughout the day.
The temple preserves the Austin automobile used by monk Thích Quảng Đức during his protest against religious persecution in Vietnam in 1963.
Location: Huế
Part of: Imperial City of Hue
GPS coordinates: 16.45360,107.54481
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
The architectural monuments of Vietnam include Confucian temples, Cham towers, and imperial citadels. The structures display Hindu and Eastern influences in their design. The sites extend from Hanoi through Hue to Ho Chi Minh City and represent different historical periods.
Vietnam contains remote temples, caves and natural areas. The landscape spans from rice terraces in Y Ty to Bai Dinh Temple. Visitors find natural caves like Son Doong and Hang En, historical sites like the Thang Long Citadel, and traditional villages in the Mekong Delta. The region presents Buddhist pagodas, sand beaches and waterfalls.
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