About Thuong Temple
Thuong Temple (Den Thuong) is a historic folk-religion temple located on the bank of the Lo River in Tuyen Quang City, Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam. Dedicated to Mau Thuong Ngan (Mother Goddess of the Forests) within the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship tradition, it is a long-standing spiritual site for local residents. Set on a small hill with traditional architecture, the temple is known for its annual spring festival and its scenic river setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small traditional Vietnamese temple complex set on a low hill overlooking the Lo River. The site includes an incense hall, altars dedicated to the Mother Goddess, decorative statues, parallel sentences and votive offerings. The surroundings are quiet with trees and river views. Visitors can observe local worship practices, light incense, view traditional architecture and explore the courtyard area. The temple is most active during festival days.
Key highlights
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Historic temple dedicated to Mau Thuong Ngan on the Lo River bank
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Traditional Vietnamese temple architecture with altars and statues
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Scenic hilltop setting overlooking the Lo River
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Annual Thuong Temple Festival on the 12th day of the 2nd lunar month
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Important site of Mother Goddess worship in Tuyen Quang City
History of Thuong Temple
Thuong Temple is a long-standing folk-religion temple in Tuyen Quang City associated with the worship of Mau Thuong Ngan. The temple reflects the historical development of Mother Goddess worship in northern Vietnam and has been preserved and restored over time as a local historical and cultural relic.
Culture & Context
The temple is a center for the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship tradition (Dao Mau) in Tuyen Quang. It serves as a spiritual site for local residents to pray for health, peace and good fortune, and hosts the annual spring festival with traditional rituals, incense offerings and cultural activities.
Route
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