Phat Tich Pagoda

Phat Tich Pagoda, also known as Van Phuc Pagoda, is a historic Buddhist temple on Phat Tich Mountain in Phat Tich Commune, Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province, about 20 km east of Hanoi. First built in 1057 during the Ly Dynasty under King Ly Thanh Tong, it is one of Vietnam's oldest Buddhist centers, renowned for its Ly-era Amitabha Buddha statue, ancient stone animal sculptures, and restored traditional architecture on a scenic hillside overlooking the Duong River plain.

Visitors can expect a hillside Buddhist temple complex on Phat Tich Mountain with restored traditional Vietnamese pagoda architecture, courtyards, and stairways leading to the main hall. The site features a large Amitabha Buddha statue, ancient stone sculptures of animals and guardians from the Ly Dynasty, landscaped gardens, and views over the surrounding plain and Duong River. The atmosphere is tranquil and pilgrimage-oriented with areas for prayer, sightseeing and photography.

First constructed in 1057 during the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong of the Ly Dynasty as Van Phuc Pagoda. It became a major center of Buddhism in the Dai Viet period and housed important Ly-era stone art. The pagoda was largely destroyed during wars and was reconstructed in recent decades, preserving original stone relics and the Amitabha statue as evidence of Ly Dynasty Buddhist art and architecture.

An important Buddhist pilgrimage site in northern Vietnam and a symbol of Ly Dynasty Buddhist culture. The pagoda preserves classic Vietnamese Buddhist sculpture and architecture, hosts the annual Phat Tich Festival on the 4th day of the first lunar month attracting pilgrims and visitors, and is recognized as a Special National Relic for its religious and artistic value.