Vinh Xuong Trung Pagoda

Vinh Xuong Trung Pagoda, also known by its literary name Que Lam Tu, is located in Vinh Xuong Trung Village, Phuc Son Commune, Hanoi City. It is an ancient Mahayana Buddhist pagoda that has been closely tied to the spiritual life of the local community for many generations. In addition to meeting religious needs, the pagoda is also a place that educates people to do good, live with humanity and righteousness, and preserve the way of life of "good life, beautiful religion." Through many historical periods, the pagoda, together with the village’s communal house and temple, has become a meaningful cultural work, serving both as a place of religious activity and as a center for community cohesion. In terms of architecture, the pagoda faces southwest and was built on a Dinh-shaped ground plan, including items such as the gate, front hall, upper sanctuary, Mother House, and auxiliary structures such as Quan Den Chuong, Quan Cay Da, Quan Gieng Hac, and Dai Bi Tower, creating a harmonious religious complex in the Northern Delta village space. The relic also preserves many valuable artifacts such as ancient bells, stone steles, parallel sentences, a system of Nguyen-era worship statues, and many other traditional ritual objects. With outstanding historical, cultural, scientific, and aesthetic values, Vinh Xuong Trung Pagoda is not only a place preserving the soul of the homeland but also a typical spiritual and cultural activity site, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural identity of the locality. The pagoda was recognized as a historical relic by Hanoi City in 2025.