The peaceful beauty of the 5 sacred ancient pagodas in Ha Nam

Hà Vi |

Ha Nam is a province famous for its sacred ancient pagodas and peaceful beauty that attract many pilgrims.

Long Doi Son Pagoda

Located on the top of Long Doi mountain in Tien Son commune, Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province, Long Doi Son pagoda is a 1,000-year-old ancient pagoda that brings visitors a sense of peace and belonging.

The pagoda was built during the Ly Dynasty around 1054 - 1058 under the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong. After many historical ups and downs, the pagoda still retains its ancient, sacred features, imbued with the architectural and aesthetic style of the Ly Dynasty. With its historical and cultural values, in 2017, the Long Doi Son Pagoda relic complex was recognized by the Prime Minister as a special national monument.

One of the artifacts of outstanding historical and cultural value preserved at Long Doi Son Pagoda is the national treasure of Sung Thien Dien Linh stele and the Kim Cuong statue.

Chua Long Doi Son toa lac
Long Doi Son Pagoda is located on the top of Long Doi mountain in Tien Son commune, Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province. Photo: Ha Vi

Cay Thi Pagoda

Cay Thi Pagoda (Tinh Vien Di Da) is located in Che Trinh village, Thanh Tam commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province, about 70km from Hanoi. The pagoda was built hundreds of years ago but has seriously degraded. In December 2019, the new complex was rebuilt, keeping the ancient pagoda.

The pagoda is called Cay Thi pagoda because next to the ancient pagoda is a fig tree that is hundreds of years old. The urban tree not only has historical value, but also contains a great spiritual value for the villagers in particular and all Buddhists in general when going to the pagoda.

Chua Cay Thi o xa Thanh Tam, huyen Thanh Liem, tinh Ha Nam.
Cay Thi Pagoda in Thanh Tam Commune, Thanh Liem District, Ha Nam Province. Photo: Thanh Van

Phi Lai Geopark

Not far from Cay Thi Pagoda, Phi Lai Tu Geopark is a famous pagoda located peacefully among the green areas of mountains and forests in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province.

The ancient pagoda with a history of more than 1,000 years was rebuilt in 2015. Behind the pagoda is a cool green pine forest, with a mountain range in the shape of the dragon fruit and the tiger's net. Coming to the pagoda, which is the most popular spiritual destination in Ha Nam province, everyone's steps suddenly slowed down, their words became unconsciously gentle, and their behavior became sluggish and lenient.

Du khach van canh chua Dia Tang Phi Lai. Anh: Thanh Van
Tourists visit the Phi Lai Geopark. Photo: Thanh Van

Tam Chuc Pagoda

Tam Chuc Pagoda is located in the Tam Chuc scenic relic complex in Ba Sao ward, Kim Bang town, Ha Nam province, the largest pagoda in the world with an area of over 5,100 hectares, including land and water surface. Seen from above, Tam Chuc spiritual tourism area looks like a water-based painting.

Today, Tam Chuc Pagoda has become an ideal destination for tourists who want to come and worship the Buddha, pray for glory, health and well-being for their family and relatives, as well as go on spring trips.

Nghi le ruoc nuoc tai Hoi Xuan Tam Chuc 2025. Anh: Nguyen Truong
Waterwalk ceremony at Tam Chuc Spring Festival 2025. Photo: Nguyen Truong

Ba Danh Pagoda

One house known as "the first one without visitors" is Ba Danh Pagoda (Bao Son Pagoda) in Ngoc Son Commune, Kim Bang Town, Ha Nam Province. According to legend, the pagoda worships a sacred goddess who rules the rain and wind, helping the crop to reap. The goddess was known as Duc Ba Van Danh, later known as Ba Danh Pagoda.

Ba Danh Pagoda has many architectural items, including the three-compartment, main hall, left and right squares, the ancestral house and many other auxiliary works. Currently, this place still preserves many rare antiques and antiques.

Toan canh chua Ba Danh o xa Ngoc Son, thi xa Kim Bang, tinh Ha Nam. Anh: Hai Nguyen
Panorama of Ba Danh Pagoda in Ngoc Son Commune, Kim Bang Town, Ha Nam Province. Photo: Hai Nguyen
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