Tay Phuong Pagoda has three buildings on the mountainside, namely Chua Ha (Lower Pagoda), Chua Trung (Middle Pagoda) and Chua Thuong (Upper Pagoda). The pagoda is an iconic architectural masterpiece of an ancient civilization of people in Doai region.
Its frame made of wood covered with tiles. The curved roofs have two layers, on the edge of temple roof decorated by a statue of the dragon. The windows of the pagoda are round with symbols of Buddhism, the pillars are made of wood and altars and statues are placed on stones carved into lotus flowers.
The pagoda situated on a hill, after climbing 238 steps of laterite, you will reach the gate of the pagoda. Here, you have a chance to admire a collection of 62 beautiful wooden statues of Buddha in diverse sizes, masterpieces of the eighteenth century, including 18 statues of La Han (Arhat in India).
About 30km west of Hanoi center, you can get there by car, public bus or motorbike. It will take around 30 minutes. The pagoda offers the perfect tranquility of a sanctuary for pilgrimages and visitors to comfort their worried souls and minds.
Other Attractions
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Bat Trang Pottery Village, Hanoi
- Hanoi Opera House
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Foreign tourists turn train track into outdoor studio in central Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
- Sword Lake - The Heart of Hanoi Capital
- Duong Lam Ancient Village, Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
- Ngoc Son Temple
