Đức Chầu Bà Temple

Đức Chầu Bà Temple is located on a high plot of land in the middle of Phúc Lâm Trung Village, Phúc Lâm Commune (now Phúc Sơn Commune), with a total area of 391.4 m²; it is surrounded by a wall and enclosed by a densely populated residential area. The temple faces west, with a distant arc-shaped limestone mountain range sheltering and protecting the relic; to the east, behind the temple, the romantic Bùi River flows southward, bringing together both yin and yang elements.

According to field surveys, construction of Đức Chầu Bà Temple began in the 12th year of Bảo Đại's reign (1937). The temple was built with all components, including the ceremonial gate, front hall, rear sanctuary, stele house, courtyard, and other auxiliary works. The Đức Chầu Bà Temple relic currently worships “Ngọc Minh, titled Quế Hoa Princess, Trung Liệt Đại Vương, Dương Cung Cô Tự”. She was bestowed many honorific titles: “Hiển ứng phụ tô hộ quốc, an dân, diễn phúc phá tặc”.

According to folklore, after her death, she still used spiritual power to help the people. Those in difficulty who came to the shrine to pray were all sheltered and blessed by her; she cured illnesses, extinguished fires, and blessed them with favorable rain and wind, good harvests, and happiness for all.

Đức Chầu Bà Temple was recognized and ranked as a city-level historical-cultural relic by the Hanoi City People's Committee in Decision No. 388/QĐ-UBND dated January 17, 2023.