The Central region is famous as a land converging many Buddhist centers and long-standing beliefs. Below are typical spiritual destinations in the Central region that many people choose in their spring travel journey at the beginning of the year.
Hoang Phuc Pagoda (Quang Tri)
Considered one of the oldest pagodas in the Central region, Hoang Phuc Pagoda (Tan My commune, Quang Tri) has a history of more than 700 years, once a place visited by the Tran and Nguyen kings. After many restorations, the pagoda still retains its solemnity and tranquility.
The Hoang Phuc Pagoda festival at the beginning of spring attracts a large number of Buddhists and local tourists. People come to pray for favorable weather, good harvests and family peace.
Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue)
Located on the banks of the poetic Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda is a prominent spiritual symbol of Hue. The pagoda was built in the 17th century under Lord Nguyen Hoang, associated with the legend of the old woman in red robes dreaming of building a pagoda to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Phuoc Duyen Tower, seven stories high, is a familiar image in many tourism publications about Hue. At the beginning of the year, people come here to offer incense to pray for national peace and prosperity, and family peace. The ancient space, the sound of the pagoda bells echoing in the early morning mist creates a characteristic peaceful feeling of the ancient capital.
Hon Chen Palace (Hue)
Hon Chen Temple is located on Ngoc Tran mountain, overlooking the Perfume River, and is a place to worship Saint Mother Thien Y A Na according to folk beliefs. This is an important destination for Mother Goddess worship in the Central region. Every beginning of the year, people come here to pray for luck, fortune and participate in traditional rituals.
Tu Dam Pagoda (Hue)
Tu Dam Pagoda (Truong An ward) is an important Buddhist center of Hue, associated with many historical milestones of Vietnamese Buddhism in the 20th century. The pagoda's architecture is simple but solemn, with a spacious campus and many green trees.
At the beginning of spring, Buddhists and people come to worship Buddha, listen to Dharma teachings, and pray for a peaceful year. The atmosphere here is leaning towards inner depth, suitable for those who seek peace and tranquility in their souls.
Linh Ung Pagoda (Da Nang)
Located on Son Tra peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda stands out with a 67m high Quan Am Buddha statue - one of the tallest Buddha statues in Vietnam. From the pagoda grounds, you can take a panoramic view of Da Nang sea and the city in the distance.
At the beginning of the year, many people come here to pray for peace and convenience in work and life. The spacious, airy space, blending between mountains and forests and the sea, makes the pagoda pilgrimage journey a spiritual and tourist experience.
Long Son Pagoda (Khanh Hoa)
Long Son Pagoda is a hundred-year-old ancient pagoda, owning a majestic Buddha statue. Another name for the pagoda is White Buddha, located on 23/10 street, at the foot of Trai Thuy hill. Long Son was built in 1886, undergone many restorations, and is currently a famous tourist destination with an area of more than 3,000 m2.
The main hall is over 1,500 m2. The location requires visitors to wear long pants to enter and visit, in order to maintain the solemnity of the Buddhist gate. On the top of Trai Thuy hill is the statue of Buddha Kim Than Buddha (also known as the white Buddha statue) sitting and preaching Dharma, 24m high, built in 1963. The statue was once recognized by the Vietnam Records Center as the "largest outdoor Buddha statue in Vietnam".
