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HONGNAM: Pagodas
Tay Phuong Pagoda
Tay Phuong
Pagoda, also called Sung Phuc Pagoda, is located on Tay Phuong mountain,
in Yen village, Thach That district, Ha Tay province. It is 37 kilometres
from Hanoi, along the Hanoi - Son Tay route, and 6 kilometres from the Tay
Pagoda.
The pagoda was built during the 6th and 7th centuries and has been restored several times since then. In 1632, the pagoda was rebuilt according to the Sino-Vietnamese character Tam (three), featuring 3 sections: upper sanctuary, back palace, and lobby rooms. Later on, in 1794, the pagoda was completely rebuilt. Tay Phuong Pagoda is also an exposition gallery for many national engraving and culptural masterpieces. The pagoda has approximately 80 statues of all sizes representing former monks who stayed at the pagoda. The pagoda also possesses a bell made in 1796 and many valuable altars for emperors of the Canh Thinh dynasty. Tay Phuong Pagoda is not only an historical site with valuable architecture, but also a scenic spot in Ha Tay province. |
