Thien Mu pagoda – oldest pagoda in former capital of Hue
Located on Ha Khe Hill, on the northen bank of the Huong River, some 5km from the downtown area of Hue, Thien Mu was the oldest pagoda, the capital of Viet Nam under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).
 |
| Thien Mu (also known as Linh Mu) pagoda is located on Ha Khe Hill, on the northen bank of the Huong River, in Huong Long Commune, some 5km from the downtown area of Hue city, Thua Thien Hue-province (Photo: VNA) |
 |
| Thien Mu pagoda was built in 1601 under Lord Nguyen Hoang’s reign, making it the oldest pagoda in Hue (Photo: VNA) |
 |
| It was re-built between 1691 and 1725 under the reign of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu (Photo: VNA) |
 |
| The pagoda, which houses many valuable antiques, receives hundreds of foreign and local visitors every day (Photo: VNA) |
 |
| Seen from above, it resembles a giant turtle extending its shadow onto the Huong river (Photo: VNA) |
 |
| Hugged by the winding Huong river, Thien Mu is adorned with pine trees, bonsais, and meditative ponds (Photo: VNA) |
What the stars mean:
★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional
Tag:Related Contents
Latest News
More News
- Inside BASF Vietnam's new office (July 01, 2024 | 17:10)
- Dreamy Hanoi during crape myrtle flower season (May 17, 2024 | 09:23)
- Military parade celebrates 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory (May 07, 2024 | 14:00)
- Metro line 1 nears operation (May 03, 2024 | 17:44)
- Cai Mep - Thi Vai Port affirms Vietnam’s maritime position (February 27, 2024 | 15:12)
- Green transportation towards sustainable urban development (December 15, 2023 | 10:44)
- Hoi An: A captivating heritage city (November 06, 2023 | 11:57)
- Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development (October 20, 2023 | 11:01)
- Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses (October 02, 2023 | 07:21)
- Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world heritage (September 20, 2023 | 12:03)
Mobile Version