About Da Trach Temple
Da Trach Temple is a historic folk temple located in Da Trach Commune, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. Dedicated to Chu Dong Tu, one of Vietnam's Four Immortals, and his wife Princess Tien Dung, it marks the legendary marsh where they lived. The temple features traditional Vietnamese architecture with courtyards and worship halls and is known for its annual spring festival preserving local folk beliefs and cultural heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional Vietnamese temple complex set in a rural village landscape near the former Da Trach marsh. The site includes a triple-gate entrance, spacious courtyard, incense hall and main sanctuary with statues of Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung. The architecture features curved tile roofs, wooden pillars and votive decorations. The grounds are quiet outside festival days and allow for sightseeing, photography of exterior structures, and observing local worship practices.
Key highlights
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Dedicated to Chu Dong Tu, one of the Four Immortals of Vietnamese folk belief
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Traditional northern Vietnamese temple architecture with courtyards and wooden sanctuary
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Annual Da Trach Temple Festival held on the 10th-12th days of the 2nd lunar month
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Located at the legendary Da Trach marsh associated with the Chu Dong Tu legend
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Paired with Da Hoa Temple as the two main temples worshipping Chu Dong Tu in Hung Yen
History of Da Trach Temple
Da Trach Temple commemorates Chu Dong Tu, a legendary figure from the Hung Kings period, and his wife Princess Tien Dung. According to folklore, Chu Dong Tu was a poor fisherman who married the princess and later attained immortality. The temple marks the Da Trach marsh area where the couple is said to have lived and taught the local people. The site has long been a center of folk worship and is historically linked with the development of early Vietnamese folk beliefs.
Culture & Context
The temple is one of the two principal temples worshipping Chu Dong Tu, recognized as one of Vietnam's Four Immortals in folk religion. It plays a central role in local spiritual life and preserves traditions associated with the Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung legend. The annual spring festival with processions, offerings and folk performances maintains intangible cultural heritage and attracts pilgrims and visitors from Hung Yen and neighboring provinces.