Ngoc Dong Pagoda (Linh Ung)

Ngoc Dong Pagoda (Linh Ung) (address in Da Ton Hamlet, Bat Trang Commune) is a City-level ranked relic with recognition year from 2009. Located in Ngoc Dong Hamlet, Linh Ung Pagoda is an ancient Buddhist space imbued with artistic and architectural value. The pagoda is famous for possessing Buddha statues made of precious wood carved extremely vividly, expressing compassionate countenances and graceful lines of robe folds of Nguyen dynasty sculpture art. The grounds of Ngoc Dong Pagoda harmonize with an ancient, solemn system of stupa gardens, with shadows of ancient trees providing shade year-round, creating a serene, otherworldly atmosphere. The hamlet's relic management board together with monks, nuns, and Buddhists always join hands to preserve and well protect the ancient wooden frame structure of the pagoda against weather impacts, preventing termites. The pagoda always maintains Buddhist activities well and is a peaceful spiritual pilgrimage destination for local people and visitors near and far.