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Visit Ha Tinh Thien Tuong Temple

Trung Luong Ward, Hong Linh Town, Ha Tinh province, VietNam

Thien Tuong Pagoda has a profound beauty and is located in the middle of the great land of Ha Tinh. The way to the pagoda is elaborately laid with stone steps, making every step of the visitor an interesting experience.

Thien Tuong pagodaThien Tuong ancient pagoda in Ha Tinh (Photo: Collectibles)

Traveling  to Ha Tinh , you must definitely visit  Thien Tuong Pagoda once . This place is known as the second Hoan Chau landscape and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. This 600-year-old temple is still keeping the autobiography of many noble people.

1. Introduction to Thien Tuong Ha Tinh Pagoda

  • Address:  Trung Luong ward, Hong Linh town, Ha Tinh province
  • Distance from Ha Tinh city:  33km

Thien Tuong pagodaFrom Ha Tinh city to Thien Tuong ancient pagoda, it takes about 49 minutes (Photo: Collectibles)

Thien Tuong Pagoda is one of the  most attractive tourist attractions in Ha Tinh  today. To get to Thien Tuong Pagoda, visitors depart from Ha Tinh city, run along National Highway 1A in the north. When coming to Hong Linh commune, visitors turn right to Ha Ton Muc street, then turn left to Kinh Duong street. You continue to go straight to the fork, then turn right in the direction of Long Dam pagoda, run a little more and you will see Thien Tuong pagoda.

2. Learn the history of Thien Tuong Hong Linh Pagoda

According to the history books of Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi and Hoang Viet Nhat Thong Chi,  Thien Tuong Pagoda  was built during the Tran Dynasty more than 600 years ago. In 1885, the pagoda caught fire and suffered serious damage. 

It was not until 1901, the governor of Nghe An, Dao Tan, that the pagoda was restored. At this time, Thien Tuong Pagoda is located at an altitude of 350m on  Hong Linh mountain, Ha Tinh , close to the road of heaven. This place used to be the stopping point of many monks and nuns. 

Thien Tuong pagodaThien Tuong ancient pagoda is located in the middle of thousands (Photo: Collectibles)

4. Explore the beautiful scenery of Thien Tuong pagoda and lake

Thien Tuong Pagoda has not only historical value but also cultural and architectural values, bringing new experiences to visitors. The most noticeable thing in the architecture of the pagoda is the upper part with the typical dome structure of ancient temples in Vietnam. 

The temple campus is up to 150,000m2 wide, currently is the place to keep many ancient towers such as Thach Son, Luu Duc… The ancient towers were built with many floors, the relief pattern is bold and dignified and respectful to the high monks. when it has been propagated.

Thien Tuong pagodaAn architectural corner at Thien Tuong ancient pagoda (Photo: Collectibles)

Standing on the ancient pagoda of Thien Tuong, looking down, you will see Hong Linh town,  La  river and Lam river as beautiful as a picture of a mountain river. From the temple, go southeast about 2km, you will come to Thien Tuong lake. This is a lake with a charming and peaceful landscape, far from the bustling city. Visitors can comfortably breathe in the fresh air, admire the peaceful beauty of the lake or check in the ideal virtual photos here.

Thien Tuong pagodaThe poetic beauty of Thien Tuong Lake (Photo: Collectibles)

5. Some notes when visiting Thien Tuong Pagoda

Going to visit Thien Tuong ancient pagoda, visitors should take some notes to have a complete and meaningful trip. 

  • Choose the right outfit : Thien Tuong Pagoda is a sacred and noble place. Therefore, visitors should choose appropriate attire. In addition, the way to the temple must go through a climbing road, it is best for visitors to wear sports shoes, flat shoes will be more convenient than high heels.

Thien Tuong pagodaWear discreet and polite clothes when going to the temple (Photo: Collectibles)

  • Choose the ideal vacation spot : Not too far from the center of Ha Tinh city, Thien Tuong Pagoda is close to beautiful beaches. Therefore, visitors should choose a place to stay in the city or near the sea to easily visit Thien Tuong ancient pagoda as well as expand the journey to discover more attractive destinations of Ha Tinh. Vinpearl hotel system in Ha Tinh will meet all the needs of high-class resort for all visitors.

 

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