Pha Te Pagoda
Introduction
Pha Te Pagoda is a religious and belief site dedicated to Buddha. In addition, the pagoda also jointly worships people who made great contributions to the relic. Besides the rear hall of worship, the pagoda also has an ancestral hall and a Mother Goddess hall.
Pha Te Pagoda is currently located on a high, dry plot of land in Ngo Sai Village, facing southwest close to the road. It was built early and then renovated in the early years of the 20th century to serve the local people's religious needs. Through the ups and downs of the history of the capital and the nation, the architecture of Pha Te Pagoda in the former Nguyen dynasty differed from the scale and form of Pha Te Pagoda today. The restorations and renovations have partly removed its original appearance; however, the pagoda still retains traditional architectural features.
Leading into the main architecture and components: the bell tower, three-entrance gate, and stele house were built from the main road inward.
The main pagoda is built facing southwest, including the front hall, middle hall, and upper sanctuary. The front hall and middle hall are built in the 'Nhị' (=) plan, while the upper sanctuary has a 'đinh' (T-shaped) architectural structure. However, all three structures are connected to create a unified space, making the pagoda interior quite spacious. The upper sanctuary has closed gable walls, a roof covered with Vietnamese tiles, and a wooden frame in the 'thượng giá chiêng, hạ kẻ ngồi' style, with two rows of concealed columns on the plan and a glazed brick floor.
The relic's artifact system is relatively rich and diverse; artifacts of cultural, historical, artistic, and aesthetic value include Nguyen dynasty stone steles, a system of worship statues, horizontal lacquered boards, ceremonial curtains, scroll boards, and y môn, contributing to the beauty of the religious architecture.


