| location |
: it is situated on ha khe hill, on the left bank of the perfume river, in huong long village, about 2 km from center of hue city. |
| transportation |
: by bike or car |
| ticket |
: free of charge |
| advice |
: should bring hat/ umbrella, water in the dry season and raincoat in the rainy season |
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it was built in 1601, and then lord nguyen phuc tan had it renovated in 1665. this is the oldest pagoda of hue, is known as national pagoda in nguyen dynasty.
the name of the pagoda comes from a legend: a long ago, an old woman appeared on the hill where the pagoda stands today. she told local people that a lord would come and build a buddhist pagoda for the country's prosperity. lord nguyen hoang, on hearing that, ordered the construction of the pagoda of the "heavenly lady".
nowadays the pagoda is very well-maintained and very welcoming to all visitors.
update october 1st, 2010
please check www.vietnamtourism.com for latest update |
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