Cao Linh Pagoda is 300 years old. After many restorations, the temple now possesses impressive beauty. From the gate of the five senses to the palace, visitors can hardly see where the ancient but luxurious.
Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong has a beauty that attracts tourists from all over the world (Photo: Collectibles)
Today, Cao Linh Pagoda is not only an attractive tourist attraction with the art of construction and shaping imbued with cultural identity, but also a place of religious activities of Buddhists from everywhere. Let’s discover the unique features of the most famous temple when traveling to Hai Phong !
1. About Cao Linh pagoda (Bach Dang Giang pagoda)
Besides attractive Hai Phong tourist spots such as Do Son , Cat Ba , Lan Ha Bay , … the port land also has many famous spiritual tourist spots. One of them is Cao Linh Pagoda.
1.1. Where is Cao Linh Pagoda?
- Address: Bac Ha hamlet – Bac Son commune – An Duong district – City. Hai Phong
- Opening hours of Cao Linh Pagoda : All day
- Ticket price to Cao Linh Pagoda: Free
Cao Linh Pagoda, also known as Bach Dang Giang Pagoda, is located at the western gateway of Hai Phong, about 12km from the center. The temple is located in a spacious and airy location, overlooking Highway 10, the back side is adjacent to Highway 5. Due to its prominent location, Cao Linh Pagoda is often visited by many tourists.
Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong is located on high and spacious land (Photo: Collectibles)
1.2. The way to Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong
- By private vehicle: From the center of Hai Phong city, you follow Dinh Dong road towards Lach Tray, then turn left onto Nguyen Van Linh street for about 10km, until entering the QL10 lane go for another 1km, continue to turn left. drive about 200m to come.
- By bus: You can take bus number 07 from Hai Phong city center to Cao Linh pagoda.
2. Who does Cao Linh Temple worship? History of Cao Linh Pagoda
Cao Linh Pagoda has an area of up to 49,000m2 and may have been built by the Le Van family of Ha Lien village 300 years ago in the Later Le dynasty. At first, Cao Linh An Duong Hai Phong pagoda consisted of 3 front halls, 5 ancestral houses, 2 harem rooms, and 3 kitchen spaces.
However, during the years of the war against the French, the pagoda was burned and lost many spaces. In 2011, the abbot of Cao Linh pagoda and Buddhist monks together planned to restore and rebuild the pagoda to have the appearance it is today.
Hai Phong Cao Linh Pagoda was restored in 2011 to have the splendid beauty it is today (Photo: @chichii_93)
3. The magnificent architecture of Cao Linh pagoda Bach Dang Giang
Cao Linh Pagoda is one of the historical sites of Hai Phong that is loved by many tourists. The temple with impressive architecture includes the five-door gate, the palace, the tower garden, the meditation hall…
3.1. Massive Five Senses Gate
Cao Linh Pagoda first impresses visitors with its five-sensory gate inlaid with sparkling gold like a lavish palace. At the foot of the gate, there are 6 stone mascots to guard the temple. The dome is carved with dragon, phoenix and majestic Amitabha Buddha motifs. The five-sensory gate roof of Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong is designed according to traditional architecture with the roof curved to both ends, the roof top has the Dharma wheel and pure lotus, symbolizing reincarnation.
The magnificent and massive five-sensory gate of Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong (Photo: Collectibles)
In particular, when walking to the gate of Cao Linh Pagoda, visitors from all over the world can immediately see the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and a white screen with delicate patterns, comparable to a unique work of art. .
3.2. Bao Dien Palace – the most sacred work of Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong
The most important building at Cao Linh Pagoda is Dai Hung Bao Dien. After stepping through the screen and a series of majestic Buddha statues at the temple gate area, visitors will admire the typical Buddhist architecture with 3 pavilions and 1 harem, arranged in the shape of a letter. Nail. This is also a work with many traces of time with a 3-level roof covered with moss. Inside the main hall, there are statues of Buddha Shakyamuni, monk Loi Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Samantabhadra,… and parallel sentences.
Inside the palace, there are majestic Buddha statues (Photo: Collectibles)
3.3. Tower garden – the most popular tourist attraction in Cao Linh pagoda
In addition to Dai Hung Bao Dien, an attraction of Cao Linh Pagoda is the sophisticated stone stupas located along both sides of the main hall.
These stupas are designed with cylindrical bases of different heights. The roof is sculpted with the shape of a dragon reaching up to the blue sky. On each side of the tower, there is an embossed golden Buddha image. In contrast to the base of the tower with carved lotus flowers in full bloom, the top of the tower is a shy lotus bud. Around the tower, there are colorful potted plants, creating a lively and vibrant garden.
One thing few people know is that these stupas not only decorate and beautify the scenery of the temple, but also keep the remains of the abbots of Cao Linh pagoda for many generations.
Tower garden is the place most tourists check-in when visiting Cao Linh Pagoda (Photo: @chichii_93)
4. Annual worship activities at Cao Linh Pagoda
On the full moon day or the first day of the month, Cao Linh Pagoda often welcomes visitors from all over the world to worship and pray for peace. In particular, the pagoda becomes more crowded and learns to hide more on major holidays such as the Lunar New Year, Vu Lan festival, etc., when pilgrims flock here to offer incense to wish for fame and fortune for their families and loved ones. love.
Tourists from all over the world come to Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong to worship every holiday (Photo: Collected)
Besides, Cao Linh Pagoda also often organizes many meaningful activities for Buddhists such as freeing life, praying for super, summer retreat, preaching… to help people become more mature, become good, live a more prosperous life. beneficial to society.
5. Things to pay attention to when coming to Cao Linh Pagoda
- Dress politely, discreetly, walk lightly and speak quietly.
- Come and leave at the side gates, do not go to the middle gate (Abstain from this because this is usually the gate for Gods, Buddhas and Kings).
- Avoid burning incense and burning votive paper, which pollutes the temple’s air.
Dress politely and discreetly when coming to Cao Linh Pagoda in Hai Phong (Photo: Collectibles)
Source: Collected internet.