Tu Hieu Pagoda
Chùa Từ Hiếu
A century-old temple among pine woods, where Thich Nhat Hanh was ordained and passed away. Its half-moon lotus pond and eunuch cemetery create a tranquil atmosphere.
Tu Hieu Pagoda was founded in 1843 and hides among the pine woods southwest of the city centre. Emperor Tu Duc gave it its name in recognition of the abbot's filial devotion to his mother. Beside the pagoda lies a cemetery for Nguyen-dynasty eunuchs. It is also the ancestral temple where Thich Nhat Hanh was ordained and where he passed away in 2022, and it attracts meditation practitioners from around the world. Inside are a half-moon lotus pond and old trees, and in the evening you can hear monks chanting sutras. Admission is free. Visitors should dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, and keep quiet. It can be visited on the same route as Tu Duc Tomb and Nam Giao Esplanade.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tomb of Tu Duc
- Nam Giao Esplanade
- Tomb of Dong Khanh
- Vong Canh Hill
- Hon Chen Temple
- Tomb of Thieu Tri
- Ho Quyen Tiger Arena
- An Dinh Palace