Dieu De Pagoda

Dieu De Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda located on Bach Dang Street along the Dong Ba Canal in central Hue City, Hue Municipality. Built in 1844 by Emperor Thieu Tri on the site of his former princely residence, it is recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic. The pagoda is notable for its Nguyen Dynasty architecture, large main hall, and significance as one of Hue's three major pagodas alongside Thien Mu and Tu Dam.

Visitors can expect a tranquil urban pagoda complex set beside the Dong Ba Canal, close to Dong Ba Market and the Imperial City. The site includes a triple-arched entrance gate, spacious courtyard, main worship hall with Buddha statues and altars, stele house, bell tower and drum tower, and living quarters for monks. The architecture reflects Nguyen Dynasty style with wooden columns, tiled roofs and ornate decoration. The atmosphere is quiet and active for prayer, suitable for sightseeing and photography of the exterior and courtyard.

Originally the residence of Prince Nguyen Phuc Mien Tong before he ascended the throne as Emperor Thieu Tri. In 1844, after becoming emperor, he converted the residence into a pagoda and named it Dieu De. The pagoda was expanded under subsequent Nguyen emperors and has been restored several times. It is classified as a National Historical and Cultural Relic and is one of the important pagodas of the Hue Buddhist centre.

An important Buddhist religious site in Hue, serving as a centre for worship, Buddhist study and community activities. It represents Hue's Buddhist heritage and Nguyen Dynasty pagoda architecture and is revered by local Buddhists as one of the city's principal pagodas.