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Tu Hieu Pagoda Introduction
Located in the holy land of Hue Imperial City, Tu Hieu Pagoda is famous for its ancient architecture and peaceful vibe. It is a well-known tourist attraction for visitors to come and worship when traveling to Hue.
Especially, Tu Hieu Pagoda Hue Vietnam is Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh ’s home where he said the last goodbye to the world to come back to the Buddha. Today, Hoi An Private Taxi would like to introduce to you Tu Hieu Pagoda. Let’s take a look!
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Location
The pagoda is situated in Duong Xuan Thuong III Village, Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province. It is placed deep inside the huge pine tree forest. Moreover, it is considered the oldest pagoda in Hue City since Nguyen Dynasty. So, the pagoda possesses a unique architecture and style.
How To Get To Tu Hieu Pagoda?
Only 5 kilometers from Hue city center, tourists can easily get to the pagoda by many means of transport such as cars, taxis, motorbikes, or bicycles. You just need to follow Dien Bien Phu street and turn to Le Ngo Cat street. Keep straight! Then you will see the board leading to Tu Hieu Pagoda.
Hue City to Tu Hieu Pagoda map:
This is a very popular destination in Hue City. If you are lost, ask anyone on street! They will show you the right way to reach Tu Hieu Pagoda.
- You may care about our Hue Royal Tombs Tours or Hue City Tour Half Day.
Tu Hieu Pagoda History
A long time ago, Tu Hieu Pagoda Vietnam was just a small cottage built by the ancestor Nhat Dinh. He used this cottage to be a place for his mother to live and he took care of his mother there. She suffered from a hard disease when getting old.
Ancestor Nhat Dinh often walked a long road crossing the pass and streams to catch fish and buy meat for his mother to eat. People looking at him were unpleased and began to criticize him because they thought that Nhat Dinh was a monk but he ate meat and fish, which was unacceptable.
However, ancestor Nhat Dinh did not care about the scandals and continued to look after his mother at all costs. When Tu Duc King heard about his dilemma, the king was touched because of his big heart and decided to build Tu Hieu Pagoda in 1948. And we have today’s Tu Hieu Pagoda.
After that, this holy place was convalescence for eunuchs when getting old because of the fresh atmosphere and as well as beautiful natural surroundings. That is the reason why it has another name: Eunuch Pagoda.
What To Explore?
Admire The Unique Architecture
Constructed in the 17th century, the pagoda is influenced by feudalism. There are dragons and phoenixes carved on the wall, pagoda roofs, and pillars. Everything is very impressive and eye-catching. In front of the pagoda gate, there is a huge tower including 3 floors built-in 1896. It is the place to preserve statues and Buddhist scriptures following the king’s requests.
Moreover, the scenery around the pagoda is beautiful as well. You can immerse yourself in Mother Nature here with holy lakes, romantic green pine trees, and a quiet environment with a gentle wind. If you are in love with nature, don’t miss the boat to discover this pagoda!
Visit Eunch Cemetery Under Nguyen Dynasty
As we mentioned above, The pagoda has another name: Eunch Pagoda because it used to be the spot for eunuchs to live when they became older and older.
So, the pagoda is also a eunuch cemetery for them. It is the cemetery of 24 eunuchs from the Nguyen Dynasty. Plus, the area of the cemetery is up to 1000 meters and there is a board writing their victories on it.
Meeting Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thich Nhat Hanh is a zen master, a poet, a scholar, a Social Activist as well as a peace activist. He is Vietnamese and a son of Hue Imperial City. The zen master had a big inspiration for people around the world, especially playing a key role in spreading the right ideology about Buddhism, life, love, and people.
In 2018, Thich Nhat Hanh came back to the pagoda and it was the place for him to live the last moments of life. Although he has passed away on January 22, 2022, there are still remember relics and his shadow of him in every inch of the pagoda.
Travel Tips
Here are some tips that Hoi An Private Taxi would like to share with you before visiting the pagoda:
- Dress politely because the pagoda is a holy place. Visitors should show respect;
- Keep hygiene, and avoid making noises, affecting the peace and tranquillity here.
Conclusion
We have just introduced you to Tu Hieu Pagoda Hue. Hue City is the Kingdom of Buddhism in Vietnam. Not only Tu Hieu Temple in Hue Vietnam, but the city also has different temples and royal tombs.
Furthermore, there are also many pagodas such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda, and Bao Quoc Pagoda. If you are interested in exploring Buddhism, you can refer to our Hue Buddhist tour to get as much knowledge as possible.
