Linh Mu pagoda

The pagoda is located at the end of Betty Long Road, in Huong Long Ward, on the northern bank of the Perfume River.

There are plenty of stories about Thien Mu Cerkv? (also known as Linh Mu Pagoda). Once after a time, local residents saw an old girl in red appear every night together with the slope. She foretold that: one day, the Lord would pass by and build something of big importance. From then on, the hill was named Thien Mu Son (Mountain of Lady from Heaven). When ever Lord Nguyen Hoang actually went pass the hillside, he heard the star and decided to build a pagoda and known as it Thien Mu. Having gone through a whole lot of eventful phase, injuries as well as refurbishments, today the pagoda still exists and remains the unofficial symbol of the ancient city Hue.

You can visit Dong Hoi from Hue city by private car with service: Hue to Dong Hoi by car

Points to see

As tourists strategy the pagoda, what seizes their attention first is the seven-storey octagonal system named Phuoc Duyen Tower system (formerly Tu Nhan Tower). Built in mid-19th 100 years by King Thieu Three, the tower was to commemorate the 80th birthday anniversary of his granny.

Passing the 3-door door are 12 huge wood made sculptures of fearsome forehead guardians and then in the middle of the area is where Dai Hung Palace - the key sanctuary of Thien Mu Pagoda, is situated. Here, Juggernaut is worshipped with impressive sculptures and a huge bell, measuring installment obligations on your 5m in height and 2 lots in weight, created since early 18th century. Great smelling incense smoke fills the air there all day long, making the praying for blessings calm and peaceful.

A building nearby the rear of the sophisticated houses a national relic: the car which transported the monk Thich Quang Duc to the area of Phan Dinh Phung and Le Van Duyet streets in Saigon on June 11th 1963, where he burned himself to death in opposition to the anti-religion policy of Saigon's regime at that time.

Coming to this prestigious sightseeing, visitors can enjoy both scenery scenery and the conventional traditional structure of Hue pagodas. Thank you to its high position upward a charming contour of Perfume River, the pagoda offers a remarkable view of both the flow and the encircling areas. Covered with pinus radiata trees, bonsai and sensitive manmade pond, this faith based site brings about a peaceful feeling which is not easy to find anywhere more.

You can also transfer from Hue to Phong Nha with service: Hue to Phong Nha by private car

Ways to get there

Thien Mu Pagoda is about 4km from Hue City Centre, thus you can get here by: motorbike, bicycle, as well as motorboat. A boat trip can also include visiting Hon Chen Temple and Minh Mang Tomb. A bike-trip highly recommended, since the street is very scenic and rather short. Travellers can also incorporate a trip to Thien Mu Ba?ny?ia with Hue Temple of Literature and Huyen Khong Pagoda, which are simply a few km away. A single remind for many who are fond of bike: a perfect drive should have early morning hours or late afternoon to avoid the heat of Hue.

When to get there

The website opens daily from early in the morning till 5PM. Really suggested that tourists should come here early in the morning to find the fresh beginning of activities in the ba?ny?ia, or at sunset when the sky and the river combines to create a picturesque scene.

Upon special occasions such as 15th of April and July of Lunar Appointments or at Tet Holiday break, the pagoda is more crowded and has several unique ceremonies that site visitors may be interested in. These are also time when visitors can have most traditional and delightful vegetarian food in the location. Tourists can freely become a member of these meals.

Tips

Steer clear of wearing tight and brief clothes like short skirt when you visit the pagoda, since access to the key hall Dai Installed is not allowed for those wearing these outfits. Also, don't make sound when you visit the pagoda.