Hien Pagoda

Hien Pagoda (Chua Hien) is a historic Buddhist pagoda located in Hien Nam Ward, Hung Yen City, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam, within the Pho Hien relic complex. Originally built during the Tran dynasty and restored in the 17th-18th centuries, it is recognized as a National Historical Relic. The pagoda is notable for its traditional Vietnamese architecture, ancient stone stele from 1709, large Buddha statues, and tranquil garden setting along the Red River area.

Visitors can expect a tranquil Buddhist pagoda complex with traditional Vietnamese architecture, including a three-entrance gate, main worship hall, ancestor house and stele house. The grounds feature mature trees, courtyards, Buddha statues, incense altars and historic stone steles. The setting is quiet and reflective, suitable for sightseeing, photography and observing local worship practices. The pagoda is located in a residential area of Hung Yen City near other Pho Hien heritage sites.

Hien Pagoda was originally built during the Tran dynasty and became prominent when Pho Hien was a thriving trading port in the 16th-17th centuries. It was extensively restored in 1709 as recorded on a preserved stone stele, with further restorations in later centuries. It is part of the Pho Hien historical relic complex and was classified as a National Historical Relic, reflecting the Buddhist heritage of the Red River Delta.

The pagoda is an active Buddhist religious site for local worship and festivals, particularly the annual festival held on the 10th day of the 4th lunar month. It represents traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture and spiritual culture of Hung Yen and is an important component of the Pho Hien cultural heritage area visited for pilgrimage and cultural education.