Thanh Nhan Pagoda

Thanh Nhan Pagoda, whose Sino-Vietnamese name is “Thanh Nhan Tu”, built during the Le Trung Hung period (17th century), is an ancient pagoda rich in the historical, cultural, and spiritual values of Thang Long – Hanoi.

After many restorations and embellishments, the pagoda still retains traditional architectural features with a layout “inner công, outer quốc”, including the three-entrance gate, the main hall, and the Mother Goddess worship area. The structures are harmoniously arranged, highlighted by the system of Buddha statues and exquisite carving motifs, demonstrating the combination of Buddhist architectural art and Vietnamese folk beliefs.

In particular, the pagoda also preserves many valuable relics and antiquities such as ancient bronze bells, wooden and bronze Buddha statues, a system of horizontal plaques, parallel sentences, and stone steles dating from many periods. These are valuable sources of documentation, reflecting the history of formation and development and the cultural and religious life of the people of ancient Thang Long.

With its outstanding values, Thanh Nhan Pagoda was ranked as a National Architectural and Artistic Relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information on January 21, 1989.

Today, the pagoda is not only a place for religious activities of the people and Buddhists but also a serene cultural and spiritual destination, contributing to preserving, conserving, and promoting the precious cultural heritage values of Hanoi Capital.