Thien Phuoc Temple in Hanoi, 300 years old, 🌋suitable for lovers of ancient architecture

Thien Phuoc Temple is nearly 30km away from the center of Hanoi. It is located in a village and there are few Tourists. The buildings here are quite simple and rustic. The pavilion on the lake in front of the temple is the landmark of the temple. The old people and children in the village chat and play here, and the atmosphere of life is strong.

Vietnam's solid wood buildings have their own characteristics. The eaves are relatively low, and the beam structure also has the style of this region. In Figure 7, the covered bridge, tall people have to lower their heads to cross. The temple was built during the Li Dynasty in the 11th century AD. It was the place where Xu Daoxing, a high monk of the Li Dynasty, practiced. Xu Daoxing had extensive knowledge of Buddhism and was good at poetry and prose. He was respected as a national teacher by the Li Dynasty. The temple was originally small in scale, and was later expanded into a larger temple by Princess Nan of the Li Dynasty. There is a dragon pond in front of the temple, and the temple has three entrances in front and back, with a solemn shape. There are also historical sites such as Gaosi, Shenghua Temple, Longtou Temple, and Nan Princess Nunnery nearby. The wooden structure preserved in the temple now. It is said to have a history of more than 300 years.