Vien Giac Pagoda is one of the interesting historical attractions in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It’s constructed and then moved to its current place in the 19th century. This pagoda has been the Buddhist temple of Cam Pho village, one of the oldest Vietnamese villages in Hoi An city. Because it is less known by visitors, it’s peaceful throughout the day and the year. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Vien Giac Pagoda in Hoi An Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Vien Giac Pagoda (Hoi An)
– Location/address: 34 Hung Vuong Street, Cam Pho ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Name meaning:
– Other name(s): Cam Ly Pagoda, Khach Pagoda, Cam Pho Pagoda
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Year of construction: 1841
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: a historical place in Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage area
– Best time to visit: anytime
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.con/vien-giac-pagoda-hoi-an
– Recognition(s): world heritage site (1999)
– Tour guide:
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
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Vien Giac Pagoda on Map
History & Architecture of Vien Giac Pagoda in Hoi An
Based on information on memorial steles and ancient artifacts at Vien Giac Pagoda, historians confirmed that it has been stranded on the current place since 1841 (Tu Le hamlet, Cam Pho village). Its former location was in Xuyen Trung hamlet, Cam Pho village (nowadays Cam Nam ward). The reason to move was the erosion of the Thu Bon River. Someone believes that this pagoda was constructed on the remains of a Chinese temple. It’s also known as Cam Ly Pagoda.
In the 19th century, there was a river (Thu Bon river) in the front of Vien Giac Pagoda, but later, the river bank was extended by alluvial. Later, people came to live. For that reason, today we can see a market and living quarters surrounding it.
About the architecture, Vien Giac Pagoda has a triple gate with a small park in the front, a courtyard with lots of bonsai trees, the worshipping hall in the centre, the west house, the east house and the ancestor hall. In 1990, in the latest restoration, wooden structures of the worshipping hall, the west house and the east house were replaced by concrete cement. The hall is used to worship Phat Thich Ca (Shakyamuni Buddha), Quan The Am Bo Tat (Lady Buddha, Guanyin) and Bo Tat Dai The Chi (Mahasthamaprapta Buddha). In the ancestor hall, people worship Bodhidharma, a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and is regarded as its first Chinese patriarch.
Since 1950, Vien Giac Pagoda has been managed by Buddhist monks, instead of local inhabitants residing in Cam Pho village.
Tips to Visit Vien Giac Pagoda
– It’s free to visit Vien Giac Pagoda because it doesn’t lie within the core zone of Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage area.
– Visitors need to wear respectively if want to sightsee Vien Giac Pagoda, especially before entering the worshipping building.
– In Vien Giac Pagoda, visitors can see long dresses to choose one and cover for sightseeing. The right place to find them is behind the entrance gate, to the right hand side, and by the big tree. It’s free to use.
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes.
– Visitors are not allowed to go into monk’s houses and other private places (often with a sign to let people know).
– On the 1st and 15th days of each lunar month, there are many locals coming here to pray and listen to chanting.
– It’s better to visit with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo).
How to Get to Vien Giac Pagoda in Hoi An
Vien Giac Pagoda is at 34 Hung Vuong street, Cam Pho ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam. It lies within the buffer zone of the Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage site area.
From Hoi An, visitors can go to the Vien Giac Pagoda by walking, bicycle, motorcycle, taxi/car, electric bus, shuttle bus of the hotel/resort, cyclo, bus/minivan. If stay in areas of Cam Pho and Minh An, the distance is walkable and bicycleable. Because this building is NOT in the Hoi An Old Town pedestrian zone, so getting there by motorbike or car/bus is absolutely possible anytime during the day. If ride the motorbike, just park inside the ground of the pagoda and of course, it’s free.
From Da Nang, the distance to the Vien Giac Pagoda in Hoi An is some 30 kilometers, to the south. Visitors often choose a car or ride the motorbike by themselves. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/zalo/line) to book a private roundtrip transfer by car.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes transfers to Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
For more information and details, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-self-guided-walking-tour
Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour: Heritage Sites, Crafts & Show
– Hoi An Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Pho & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour + Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour from Hoi An: Lantern Boat, Markets & Food
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Sightseeing & Cooking Class
– Hoi An Late Afternoon Walking Tour with Local Food Tastings
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Thanh Ha Pottery Village by Boat
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert (4 hours duration from departure time)
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Highlights Tour
– Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Vien Giac Pagoda in Hoi An
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge, Cam Kim Metal Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street, Phan Boi Chau Street (Hoi An French Quarter), Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Book Street, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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