Quang Tri is known as an ideal stopover for pilgrims, Buddhists, and explorers to learn about the war, its history, the revolution, and cultural and spiritual tourism. It has been dubbed the most vivid “museum” of the war, its history, the revolution, and cultural and spiritual tourism. With our experience in our industry, we will present to you an ancient village temple with wooden statues from the feudal era that you will not be able to miss when you set foot on Quang Tri land. It is the Dien Tho Pagoda, also known as the Dien An Pagoda.
Introduction
Dien Tho Pagoda is located in Lam Thuy village, Hai Tho commune, Hai Lang district, Quang Tri province, 4 kilometers from Dien Sanh junction and approximately 30 kilometers east of Dong Ha city. The temple, which belongs to the Northern Tong Buddhist sect, was built in the late Le period and was renovated several times during the Nguyen dynasty in the mid-18th century. As a witness to the history of horns throughout the years of Dien Tho, the Pagoda has preserved many wooden statues and is associated with the Nguyen dynasty’s ordainments. As a result, Dien Tho Pagoda combines all of the elements of history, spirituality, and scenery to entice tourists to visit and should not be overlooked when visiting Quang Tri.
The modes of transportation to visiting Dien Tho Pagoda
You will have many transportation and travel options in your sightseeing and exploring schedule.
Airplane: Because Quang Binh does not have an airport, you can fly to Phu Bai Airport (Hue) or Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) and then take a bus or motorbike to the temple, depending on your preferences.
Bus: When traveling to the temple, the bus is a convenient mode of transportation. The price of a ticket ranges from VND 120,000 to VND 180,000 per person.
Train: You can take the train to Dong Ha station (Quang Tri) and then transfer to the temple by bus or motorbike.
Personal transportation: You can travel to the temple by motorcycle or personal car. You can be more proactive about your journey’s time and freedom. On the way to the temple, you will also be immersed in the scenery.
The pagoda’s architecture and potential value
The pagoda is about 5000m2 in size, with a main gate on the west side. The pagoda is surrounded by beautiful rustic countryside scenery, including paddy fields, lotus lakes, and lush forest. The Tam Quan Gate, the Forecourt, Guanyin, The Sangha House, and the Buddhist Great Hall are the five sections of the temple. The columns, like the main hall, forecourt, and beam system, are powerful and beautifully built.
Dien Tho pagoda has not only spiritual value but also physical value, bringing the spiritual beauty of the country’s history with five decorations during the Nguyen Dynasty. Sarced Dequan Quoc Ty Dan Household Appreciation was released on April 16, Tu Duc 7th, year, 1854. Sarced Dequan was awarded by the Dam An Decree on November 24, the 33rd year of Tu Duc, in gratitude for preserving us from extinction and ensuring our safety and integrity in the name of Huangchi’s God (1880). The Dequan Trung Hung Guard Emperor Appreciation, issued on July 1st, 1887, the second year of Don Cain’s reign, the Holy Spirit Emperor, Bao An Truong Truong Huu Thien Don, halted the Project Bao Trung Hung Thanh Hoang Chi God, was granted according to the Dam An ritual, issued on August 11, 1909, the “Guard Emperor Appreciation,” also published on July 25th, Khai Dinh 9th.
Other places of interest near Dien Tho
Quang Tri is popular for more than just tourism; it is also popular for eco-tourism, exploring, and experiencing. Waterfall and sea system tourism is also thriving here. Let us, Hanh Huong Vietnam, inform you of places near the Dien Tho pagoda that you can explore and visit more, such as La Vang Holy Land, Tram Tra Loc eco-tourism, and Quang Tri ancient citadel, etc.
Furthermore, you should not overlook Quang Tri cuisine, such as Mint soup, pipis
rice, the steam-thin rice pancake, Gio An spinach, and so on. Enjoy this tradition if you have the opportunity to visit Quang Tri province.
Some considerations when visiting the pagoda
- A pagoda is a quiet place, so you should dress appropriately to pay your respects to the temple.
- When you enter the pagoda, refrain from speaking aloud or cursing.
- Not touching temple goods, especially ancient statues
- You should give some donations behind when you leave the Pagoda.
We hope that you will be able to fit an old village temple into your schedule when visiting Quang Tri province for pilgrimage and sightseeing as a result of this wood sculptures article. On your pilgrimage, I wish you have a very interesting and wonderful experience.
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