Most ancient pagoda in central region of Vietnam

Quang Binh Province launched a number of new tours last year. One of the more popular is a tour of the 700 year old plus Hoang Phuc Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in the country.



The Hoang Phuc Pagoda is a 715-year-old ancient temple located in Thuan Trach village, My Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh Province.



View of religious followers. The pagoda is the most ancient one in the central region. It is about 8km away from the Memorial House of General Vo Nguyen Giap.



The entrance to the pagoda. King Monk Tran Nhan Tong gave lessons on Buddhism at the pagoda in 1301.

                                Local residents pray inside the pagoda.



                      Architecture of the pagoda is from the Tran dynasty.



View of ceremony of religious followers. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognized the pagoda as a national historic relic since January 16, 2016.







                                   A ceramic painting at the pagoda.

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