Tram Gian Pagoda

Tram Gian Pagoda, also known as Quang Nghiem Pagoda, is a historic Buddhist temple located on a low hill in Tien Phuong Commune, Chuong My District, about 25 km southwest of central Hanoi. Founded in 1185 during the Ly Dynasty, it is famous for its unique architecture with 100 compartments, rooms and corridors. Recognized as a Special National Relic, it preserves ancient statues, wooden structures and cultural relics.

Visitors can expect a hillside pagoda complex with multiple interconnected wooden halls, corridors and courtyards arranged in a traditional Vietnamese Buddhist layout. The site includes ancient statues, altars, steles and a bell tower set among trees and gardens. Areas to explore include the main worship halls, side corridors, courtyard and steps leading up the hill, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The atmosphere is quiet and religious, used for prayer and sightseeing.

Originally built in 1185 during the reign of King Ly Cao Tong of the Ly Dynasty and associated with monk Nguyen Binh An. The pagoda has been restored and expanded through the Tran, Le and Nguyen dynasties. It retains architectural and sculptural elements from several historical periods and was classified as a Special National Relic for its historical and artistic value.

An important Buddhist religious site dedicated to Buddha worship and veneration of Saint Nguyen Binh An. It serves as a center for local Buddhist practice, traditional festivals and community cultural activities, reflecting Vietnamese Buddhist architecture and spiritual traditions.