Tay Ho Temple

Tay Ho Temple (Phu Tay Ho) is a historic temple complex on a peninsula of West Lake in Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi. Dedicated to Princess Lieu Hanh, one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folk belief, it is a major center of Mother Goddess worship. Established in the 17th century and restored several times, the temple features traditional Vietnamese architecture, ornate altars, and lake views, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.

Visitors can expect a traditional Vietnamese temple complex set on the edge of West Lake with courtyards, ornate gates, incense-filled worship halls, statues and altars dedicated to Princess Lieu Hanh and other deities. The site offers lake views, colorful votive offerings, stalls selling incense and offerings outside, and a calm yet busy atmosphere with pilgrims praying, especially during festival days. Areas to explore include the main worship hall, secondary shrines, and the lakeside peninsula surroundings.

Tay Ho Temple is believed to have been originally established in the 17th century to worship Princess Lieu Hanh, one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folklore. The temple has been restored and rebuilt several times, with major renovations in the 19th and 20th centuries, preserving its role as a historic example of folk religion architecture in northern Vietnam.

The temple is one of the most important sites for the worship of the Mother Goddesses (Dao Mau) in northern Vietnam, dedicated to Princess Lieu Hanh. It is a major pilgrimage destination where locals pray for health, luck and prosperity, and hosts traditional festivals on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month and the 13th day of the 7th lunar month, reflecting living folk beliefs and community traditions.