Most ancient pagoda in central region of Vietnam
VOV.VN - Quang Binh Province launched a number of new tours last year. One of the more popular is a tour of the 700 year old plus Hoang Phuc Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in the country.
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The Hoang Phuc Pagoda is a 715-year-old ancient temple located in Thuan Trach village, My Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh Province. |
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View of religious followers. The pagoda is the most ancient one in the central region. It is about 8km away from the Memorial House of General Vo Nguyen Giap. |
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The entrance to the pagoda. King Monk Tran Nhan Tong gave lessons on Buddhism at the pagoda in 1301. |
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View of some Buddhist statues. |
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Local residents pray inside the pagoda. |
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Architecture of the pagoda is from the Tran dynasty. |
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View of ceremony of religious followers. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognized the pagoda as a national historic relic since January 16, 2016. |
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A ceramic painting at the pagoda. |
