[2025 Haiphong Attraction] Travel Guide for Du Hang Pagoda (Updated Jul)

Chùa Dư Hàng was founded in the early years of the Le Dynasty, which is now the Great Viet Dynasty of Vietnam from 980 to 1009. It was a dynasty that had the merit of repelling the invasion of the Song Dynasty. During the reign of King Le Gia Tong (1672), Minister Nguyen Dinh Sa (Chan Huyen) donated property to purchase land to expand the temple and complete the bell tower. It was not until 1917 that a major restoration was carried out on the present-day building. From 1995 to date, Master Shi Guangtong has been continuously repairing pagodas, building open-air Buddha gardens, and constructing the spacious and beautiful Fanwu Building. Despite the many ups and downs of history, the pagoda still retains its unique sculptures and architecture, becoming the oldest temple in Hai Phong #LocalTourism #

Chùa Hàng is an ancient temple I encountered in Hai Phong, and its deep history and serene atmosphere are very impressive. The temple was built during the Tran Dynasty and has been restored through various eras, yet it still retains its unique tradition and beauty. Particularly, its interaction with the Bamboo Forest Zen Sect shows that this place was more than just a temple; it was an important doctrinal center of Buddhism. Walking through the temple grounds, I felt not just the old architecture but the deep faith and tranquility embedded within. The ancient bells, Buddha statues, and intricate ceramics speak to the temple's long history, making visitors forget the passage of time. Most notably, it is a place more frequently visited by locals than tourists, giving a genuine glimpse into the daily life of Hai Phong.

#VietnamTravel #Haiphong #ChùaDưHàng Chùa Hàng, officially called Chua Dư Hàng (literally Phúc Lâm Tự), is an ancient temple located in Hai Phong. The temple originally belonged to Du Hang Kênh village, **An Duong** district, but is now in Ho Nam commune, **Lê Chân** district, Hai Phong city. According to the inscription on the stele here, the temple was built during the reign of Emperor Le (980-1009). It is said that during the last days of King Le Dai Hanh, a monk came here to preach and teach Buddhist doctrines. During the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400), there was a deep exchange with the monks of the Trúc Lâm Zen sect of Yên Tu Sơn, and because of this, Truong still has the tradition of celebrating the birthday (2nd day of the 11th lunar month) of the first monk of the Trúc Lâm Zen sect, known as King Trần Nhân Tông, and the anniversary of the third teacher, Venerable Huyen Quang Ly Dao Tai (3rd day of the 11th lunar month).