The pagoda, known as Thien Mu Pagoda, is renowned for its towering statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and its deep historical ties to Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty. Photo: Ha Nguyen Nestled amidst the ...

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).

Many visitors to Thien Mu Pagoda believe messages scribbled on the bell here will reach heaven. Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue is considered one of the most sacred places in Vietnam. The Buddhist temple, ...

Hue Imperial Citadel, Tam Giang lagoon, and Thien Mu pagoda are among the must-visit destinations in the central province of Thua Thien Hue for tourists. Hue Imperial Citadel, Tam Giang lagoon, and ...

This complex was built on the exact spot where, according to tradition, a "celestial lady" dressed in red appeared and asked the local lord to build a pagoda in order to control the subterranean ...