But Thap Pagoda

But Thap Pagoda, also known as Ninh Phuc Tu, is a historic Buddhist pagoda located in Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, about 30 km east of Hanoi. First built in the 13th century and expanded in 1647, it is renowned for its well-preserved ancient architecture, intricate wood carvings, and as home to Vietnam's National Treasure, the thousand-handed and thousand-eyed Quan Am statue, and the stone Bao Nghiem Tower.

Visitors can expect a tranquil riverside pagoda complex set along the Duong River with a traditional north-facing layout. The site includes multiple halls, courtyards, gardens and ancient trees. Inside, visitors see wooden halls with elaborate carvings, Buddhist statues, altars, and the famous 3.7m thousand-handed Quan Am statue. The 13.05m five-storey Bao Nghiem stone tower stands in the grounds. The atmosphere is quiet and reverent, suitable for sightseeing, photography and cultural exploration.

Originally established in the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty. Major expansion and reconstruction in 1647 led by Zen Master Chuyen Chuyen with support from Queen Trinh Thi Ngoc Truc. The pagoda preserves many 17th-century structures and artifacts, including the Quan Am statue carved in 1656 by sculptor Truong Son and the Bao Nghiem Tower. Recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic.

An important center of Vietnamese Buddhism and classic example of northern Vietnamese pagoda architecture. Houses significant Buddhist art and woodcarving heritage. The thousand-handed Quan Am statue is revered as a masterpiece of Vietnamese sculpture and a National Treasure. The annual spring festival reflects local religious traditions and community practices.