Thien Hau Temple

Thien Hau Temple is a historic Chinese temple located in Hien Nam Ward, Hung Yen City, within the ancient Pho Hien trading port area of Hung Yen Province. Dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau (Mazu), the sea goddess worshipped by Chinese and Vietnamese communities, it was built by Chinese immigrants in the 17th century. The temple is notable for its preserved Chinese architectural style, intricate wood carvings, and status as a national historic relic in the Pho Hien relic complex.

Visitors can expect a compact, courtyard-style temple complex with traditional Chinese architecture, curved tile roofs, wooden pillars, stone steles, and an incense-filled main worship hall enshrining the statue of Thien Hau Thanh Mau. The setting is quiet and located within the Pho Hien historic area, surrounded by old streets and other relics. Visitors can explore the main hall, side altars, courtyard, and decorative carvings, observe local worship practices, and take photographs of the exterior and architectural details.

Built in the 17th century by the Chinese immigrant community during the flourishing period of Pho Hien as an international trading port. The temple served as a spiritual center for Chinese merchants and sailors who worshipped Mazu for safe voyages. It has been restored several times and is recognized as part of the Pho Hien historic relic complex, reflecting the commercial and cultural exchange in northern Vietnam during the 17th-18th centuries.

Dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau (Mazu), the sea goddess revered in Chinese folk religion and Vietnamese belief. The temple is an important place of worship for both Chinese-Vietnamese and local communities, especially during the annual Thien Hau festival on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. It represents the cultural integration of Chinese and Vietnamese traditions in the Pho Hien area.