Quán Sứ Pagoda

Temple in Hanoi

Pagode Quán Sứ
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Quán Sứ Pagoda is a prominent Buddhist temple located on Quan Su Street in Hanoi, Vietnam. It serves as the headquarters of the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam.

Quán Sứ Pagoda was constructed in the 15th century during the Lê dynasty. Initially, there were no Buddhist structures on the site, only cottages used for worship. According to “Hoàng Lê nhất thống chí,” during Emperor Le The Tong’s reign, ambassadors from Chiem Thanh (Champa) and Ai Lao (Laos) frequently visited Đại Việt (Vietnam’s official name under the Lê dynasty) to offer tributes. The Emperor ordered the construction of a building called Quan Su (Embassy) to accommodate these ambassadors in Thăng Long. Since the ambassadors were Buddhist, a temple was built on the premises for their worship. Today, only the temple remains.

According to an 1855 stele essay by Doctor Le Duy Trung, the temple was located near Hau Quan Base in the early Gia Long Era (1802–1819). In 1822, the temple was renovated for local residents to practice worship. After the troops withdrew, the temple was returned to the villagers. Monk Thanh Phuong, the temple’s host at the time, added corridors, painted statues, and made a bell. The front palace is dedicated to the Buddha, while the rear palace is dedicated to Master Minh Khong of the Lý dynasty.

Visiting Quán Sứ Pagoda

When visiting the pagoda, be sure to observe proper etiquette as a place of active Buddhist practice:

  • Remove shoes before entering any buildings
  • Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees
  • Maintain quiet, contemplative manner
  • Refrain from taking photos inside main halls

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Visiting Quán Sứ Pagoda

Hours:

Daily: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM


Address: Quan Su Pagoda, Phố Quán Sứ, Tran Hung Dao, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

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