Pagoda of Celestial Lady ( Thien Mu)

The triple gates (Tam Quan) are built of terracotta brick, and 8 tiled roofs, on a rectangular plan of 4.76 m x 13.6 m. The gates are divided by the walls, on which there are 6 statues of the Dharma protectors made of a mixture of clay, straw, paddy pale, and lacquered. Each genius has a different facial expression, and a different kind of weapon, reminding us to leave all the negative emotions before entering the pagoda.
Dai Hung Shrine Passing through the triple gates, the visitors will get to Dai Hung Shrine, which is the main shrine of the pagoda. Dai Hung means that the Buddha is the hero who has the power to dominate all demons. This shrine was constructed by traditional Vietnamese architecture with the double-eave hip roof.
It was last restored in 1959, except the rafters, and purlins by wood, all columns, trusses, pedestals… were built from concrete, then they were wood-like painted, but it is relatively similar to its original state. In the sanctuary is a statue of Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, who is a bald monk with a rounded belly, very long earlobes, and a happy face. Made in 1677, the bell, made of bronze blade 1.6 m long, and 0.55 m wide, is a very old relic, carved with motifs of the sun, the moon, the stars.

Phuoc Duyen Tower

King Minh Mang wanted to erect the Phuoc Duyen Tower, in order to ward off evil spirits and strengthen the power of the capital, then King Thieu Tri fulfilled his father's wishes. This magnificent tower is 21 m long, with 7 octagonal floors, each of which is dedicated to the worship of a Buddha. On the 7th floor, there were a golden statue and silver cult objects, but unfortunately, the statue was stolen during the period from 1940 to 1942. The preparation started in 1841, but until 1844 this monument was under construction, and then inaugurated in 1845. The tower is a fusion of Chinese, and Champa architecture on the Vietnamese cultural base.
This tower is undoubtedly the symbol of the pagoda as well as the most cherished image of Hue city.
How to get to the Pagoda of Celestial Lady?
Pagoda of Celestial Lady located about 5 km from the center of Hue, so the visitors have many choices to get there. It’s very easy to take a taxi or a Grab car, and you take roughly 10 minutes to go to the pagoda. Besides, riding a bike is another way to observe the activities, and lives of local people or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Hue.
In addition, the visitors can also choose to travel with a cruise on the Perfume River to immerse themselves in the romantic scene, go sightseeing in the city under the sunset. The journey takes approximately 2 hours, which starts from the Trang Tien Bridge, and passes through famous destinations, then stops at Thien Mu Pagoda.