Xâm Động Pagoda

Xâm Động Pagoda, also known as Phúc Quang Pagoda, is located in Xâm Động village, Hồng Vân commune, Hà Nội city. Xâm Động is a land with a long cultural history, formerly belonging to Vân Tảo commune, Thường Tín district. The pagoda lies within the traditional rural village space and is closely associated with the religious life and spiritual culture of the local people.

According to documents, Phúc Quang Pagoda was built in 1734, under King Lê Thuần Tông, with the era name Long Đức, and is one of the religious structures with a long history in the area. Together with Xâm Động Communal House, the pagoda forms a complex of relics of historical, cultural, and architectural-artistic value, which was ranked as a national relic by the State in 1986.

In terms of architecture, the pagoda bears the distinctive features of traditional Buddhist architecture in the Northern Delta region, with the Buddhist worship space harmoniously organized within the overall pagoda grounds. Over time and through historical upheavals, some parts of the pagoda deteriorated. In 2024, the Đại Hùng Bảo Điện structure was started for restoration and embellishment with a total investment of nearly VND 9.958 billion and was completed and inaugurated in December 2025.

Xâm Động Pagoda is not only a place for Buddhist religious activities but also a community cultural space, where local people practice traditional rituals, preserve customs, and educate generations in ethical values and the orientation toward goodness. With its long history and values in architecture, belief, and culture, Phúc Quang Pagoda contributes to enriching the cultural heritage system of Hồng Vân commune.