Bút Tháp Temple

Bút Tháp is a Buddhist temple in Thuận Thành District in Bắc Ninh Province, not far from the Dương River dyke. The compound consists of ten buildings, including a tower, halls with altars, and pavilions housing dozens of sculptures.

The foundation dates back to the thirteenth century, during the Trần Dynasty. In the seventeenth century, the Chinese Zen master Chuyet Chuyet led the site and oversaw its expansion.

The name means Tower of the Brush and refers to a tower at the entrance gate. Visitors follow a path through different rooms, with many worshippers pausing at the halls to light incense or pray.

The compound lies in the rural province of Bắc Ninh and can be reached from Hà Nội in about one hour. Those who enter the temple should keep shoulders and knees covered and walk quietly through the halls.

A wooden statue of Quan Âm with one thousand eyes and one thousand arms is among the most famous religious works in the country. The sculpture was declared a National Treasure in 2012 and stands in one of the rear halls.

Location: Thuận Thành

Inception: 14 century

Address: Bút Tháp, Đình Tổ, Thuận Thành, Bắc Ninh, Vietnam

GPS coordinates: 21.06083,106.02220

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30