Sacred and famous temples in Ha Nam

Ha Nam is famous for its ancient sacred temples, attracting thousands of Buddhists to worship each year. In this article, let's explore some sacred temples you should discover during your Ha Nam trip!

1. Tam Chuc Pagoda

Tam Chuc Pagoda is the largest pagoda in the world, located in Ba Sao commune, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province. The pagoda is located in Tam Chuc national tourist area, with a large complex including Thuy Dinh guest house, the three-arched-entrance gate, garden of sutras, Tam Chuc Pagoda, Tam Chuc communal house and Jade pagoda. The pagoda was built on the foundation of an ancient pagoda, dating back more than 1000 years, so the temple has all the elements of nature and religion, making visitors come here to admire it.

The natural scenery at Tam Chuc Pagoda is poetic, surrounded by limestone mountains and the immense Tam Chuc lake in front, promising to bring many exciting experiences for visitors.

Visitors should choose to visit the temple in the first months of the year, from January to March of the lunar calendar. It is the right time for tourists to visit the spring, worship the Buddha, and pray for a year of luck and fortune.

2. Ba Danh Pagoda

Ba Danh Pagoda is located in Danh Xa Hamlet, Ngoc Son Commune, Kim Bang District, Ha Nam Province. The temple is mentioned a lot in the saying "Deserted Pagoda" because, since ancient times, the temple has been located far from residential areas, overgrown with trees and many wild animals. If you want to enter the temple, you can only row a boat across the Day River, but because of the inconvenience, pilgrims are sparse.

Ba Danh Complex covers 10ha and contains more than 40 separate structures. Like other pagodas, Ba Danh Pagoda was built to worship Buddha and Tu Phap (Cloud Dharma, Rain Dharma, Thunder Dharma, Lightning Dharma), a popular belief of North pagodas in VietNam.

After burning incense at the temple, visitors can continue to go up to Ngoc mountain, admire the miniature scenery of Kim Bang land, and feel this place's peace.

3. Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda

Phi Lai Dia Tang Pagoda (or Dung pagoda) is located in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province. It is one of the temples with the most beautiful scenery in the region.

The temple is hidden in the pine forest thousands of years old at An Nhien mountain, spreading the view along the vast and vast rice fields. Making the temple more solemn and peaceful.

The unique feature of the pagoda is located in the white gravel courtyard, which symbolizes meditation, making people's hearts relaxed and relieved.
It is not difficult for visitors to hear the clean sound of wind chimes, birds chirping and murmuring water, ... when you walk on the temple grounds, bringing people closer to nature. All worries and troubles also disappear because of that.

4. Truc Temple

Truc Temple is located in the tourist area of Truc Temple - Ngu Dong Thi Son, with charming nature and an immense green bamboo forest. Come here to enjoy the fresh and relaxed atmosphere and a quiet space with a bit of nostalgia. It will be an exciting experience for any visitor coming here.

The Truc temple festival is held annually from the 1st to the 10th of the second lunar month with many traditional religious activities. Visiting the temple at this time, you not only witness the conventional rituals but also have the opportunity to participate in many beautiful folk games.

Possessing many sacred temples and pagodas, Ha Nam is gradually becoming a famous spiritual tourist destination, attracting thousands of tourists every year.

When traveling to Ha Nam, you can choose from many hotels and motels. However, you should have reputable accommodation units and convenient transportation to make the trip more convenient and smooth. And Tien Loc Palace Hotel is an excellent suggestion for you. Located in the center of Phu Ly city, right on National Highway 1A, you can quickly move from the hotel to tourist attractions in the province. Not only that, but the hotel also offers 208 clean, fully equipped serviced apartments and many quality services. It will bring you many exciting experiences in this beautiful Ha Nam province.