Lost in the "fairyland" of Huyen Khong Son Thuong

TCCT Huyen Khong Son Thuong is not only a peaceful place but also has beautiful natural scenery like a "fairyland".
About 15km from Hue City, Huyen Khong Son Thuong is famous for its quiet, time-tinged beauty hidden deep in the valley, surrounded by hillsides and in the middle of a vast pine forest called Van Tung Son, crossed by a small stream blooming with water lilies.
Hidden in the pine forest, Huyen Khong Son Thuong is not only a peaceful place but also has beautiful natural scenery like a "fairyland".
The path leading to Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is winding like a fairy tale. Around the pagoda there are many orchids, porcelain trees and ancient trees hundreds of years old, attracting tourists from all over to visit and worship.
Where is Huyen Khong Son Thuong located?
Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is located in Cham village, Huong Ho ward, Huong Ha town, Thua Thien Hue province. Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda belongs to the Theravada sect, located halfway up the mountain in Cham village, Huong Ho commune, Huong Tra district, Hue City.
In 1976, the General Secretary at Ky Vien Pagoda - Mr. Vien Minh nominated Venerable Gioi Duc to hold the position of abbot of Huyen Khong Pagoda. In 1978, the pagoda was moved from Hai Van - Lang Co to Nham Bieu village, Huong Ho commune. Taking advantage of the location, monk Duc Gioi designed the pagoda in a way that is close to nature, imbued with a Zen style. Becoming a peaceful place for Buddhists and tourists who want to find a place to stay away from troubles.
When you set foot in this ancient temple, you cannot help but be surprised at the solitude and quietness that is true of an ancient temple. Located at an altitude of 300m above sea level, thanks to the vast forest trees and surrounding lake, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda has strangely fresh and pleasant air. Coming to Huyen Khong Son Thuong, visitors will feel relaxed and peaceful, forgetting all worries in daily life.

The mountain scenery surrounding the temple creates a sacred, ancient atmosphere that is rare to find anywhere else.
Just like the hundred-year-old pagodas in the ancient capital, Huyen Khong Son Thuong also carries sediment over time. The mountain scenery surrounding the temple creates a sacred, ancient atmosphere that is rare to find anywhere else.
Follow the path leading to the temple, you will witness the harmonious landscape. Everything evokes a watercolor painting with a quietness where you can hear the chirping of insects.
The architecture of Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
Most architectural works at the pagoda use mainly wood materials, with simple designs, in harmony with nature. Exploring the main hall, you will see the architectural features of a Hue traditional house. With mainly wood as construction materials, fish-scale tile roofing - bearing the soul of Hue and Vietnam.

Most architectural works at Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda use mainly wood materials
The main hall is called the outer temple. This is a small, simple house with a mahogany tile roof and wooden columns, walls, walls and altar in the style of Ancient Vietnamese architecture. The floor is lined with red bricks and other details mainly use wood, tiles and fish-scale tiles. All are original colors, not painted or colored, thus creating a rustic space, bearing the soul of Hue.

Buddha statue located in Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
The soul of Vietnamese culture and the characteristics of the Hue royal court are delicately expressed, giving Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda a close and familiar appearance. These are bas-reliefs and sculpted details on beams and column rafters.
Guests can come to the temple any day of the week. If you want to capture the magical scenery of the temple and see the surrounding scenery, go to the temple early in the morning! At this time, the dew drops still linger, creating a virtual open space like a "fairyland", truly leading to silence.
Hoa Duong Commune: designed for monks and monks to live in. Right at the entrance gate, there is a couplet: "Clean and beautiful public garden, good density / Good people, virtuous husband".
Am May Tia: known as the abbot's residence, study, reception and calligraphy. If you are a lover of literature, poetry, and calligraphy art, come here to admire it. At the same time, visitors also have the opportunity to discuss, comment on poetry, and show off extremely interesting words.
Nghinh Luong Dinh: stands out with its open space design, three sides are blank. The materials used to build this project are tile and miscellaneous wood taken from planted forests. Around there are many pots of porcelain flowers, orchids, and frangipani flowers that are hundreds of years old. This is the place for visitors from all over to stop to rest, enjoy tea and talk.
Tinh Trai Duong: These are townhouses designed on a total area of about 120m2. This project is located behind the temple specifically for monks to cook. This place has a large space so it can easily serve hundreds of Buddhists attending the ceremony.
Thanh Tam Vien: is a wooden bridge spanning a lotus and gun pond. Standing here you can see the clear blue water without a ripple. At the same time, taking many beautiful photos is also something you should do.

Grass and stone garden on the campus of Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda

Huyen Khong Son Thuong in the early morning is beautiful like a "fairyland"
For tourists who want to "find silence" and balance their lives, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda will be the ideal address on the journey to find a peaceful place.
Hue 3496 view
Update day : 14/08/2023
Source : Tạp chí Công Thương Affiliate links
Monuments close by
See allNearby tourist attractions
See all


























