Yen Thai Village Pagoda
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01Yen Thai Pagoda – Co Tich Tu in the homeland of Phu Cat
Yen Thai Pagoda, whose literary name is Co Tich Tu, is located in Yen Thai Village, Phu Cat Commune, Hanoi City. Closely tied to the spiritual life of local people, the pagoda is a place for Buddhist worship and for preserving the traditional cultural values of the community.
Through war, the pagoda was once severely damaged and was restored by the people on its old foundation. In 2001, the Tam Bao hall was restored; the three-entrance gate, Mother Goddess Hall, and guest house were successively built and renovated in the following years. This process reflects the people's devotion to their hometown pagoda and their awareness of preserving the heritage across generations.
A notable artifact still kept at the pagoda is an ancient bell from 1912. This trace helps reflect the history of the pagoda and has value for learning about local culture and religious life.
Within an area of about 1,488 m², the pagoda has structures such as the Tam Bao hall, Ancestor Hall, Mother Goddess Hall, and Quan Am Pavilion. The worship space is where local people and Buddhists offer incense, worship Buddha, and turn toward good things.
Yen Thai Pagoda was ranked as a city-level historical and cultural relic by the Hanoi City People's Committee under Decision No. 844/QD-UBND dated February 25, 2026. Visiting Co Tich Tu, visitors have the opportunity to learn about Buddhist heritage, feel the bond between the pagoda and the community, and discover more cultural features of Phu Cat village.


