Quang Phuc Pagoda
Introduction
Quang Phuc Pagoda, Thanh Liet Ward, was the location of an air defense-air force combat command post. From 1968 to 1973, missile regiments 263 and 257 of Division 361 commanded missile fire battalions, fought hundreds of battles, and destroyed nearly 100 American aircraft. Notably, on August 30, 1969, Regiment 263 was honored to receive a flower basket from Uncle Ho. During 12 days and nights in December 1972, Regiment 257 commanded units to destroy 11 B-52 aircraft, 8 of which crashed on the spot, contributing with Hanoi's army and people to the great victory 'Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the Air'. In 2022, a memorial stele for the revolutionary event was installed at the pagoda.
Quang Phuc Pagoda It was built in 1700 and has undergone many renovations and restorations and many generations of abbots. Since 2014, the pagoda has been presided over by Venerable Bhikkhuni Thich Dam Thai (commonly known as Thich Dam Thanh), who rebuilt the Patriarch Hall and some other auxiliary structures. The pagoda also preserves a treasure: a bronze bell 77 cm in diameter cast in 1800. The pagoda's current area is 4,944 m2.


