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Thien Mu PagodavsTu Hieu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Hieu Pagoda are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Thien Mu Pagoda is preferred by most writers compared to Tu Hieu Pagoda. Thien Mu Pagoda comes in at 91 with accolades from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
On the bank of the Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, 4km southwest of the Citadel, this pagoda is an icon of Vietnam and as potent a symbol of Hue as the Citadel." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built in 1601, Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady) houses the three Buddhas of the Past, Present and Future, all of which are made of shining copper." Full review
Fodor's "Overlooking the Perfume River, this pagoda constructed in 1601 under Lord Nguyen Hoang has impressive Buddha statues, a seven-tiered monument, a bronze bell, and a marble turtle dating back to 1715." Full review
Frommer's "Often called the symbol of Hue, Thien Mu is one of the oldest and loveliest religious structures in Vietnam" Full review
Tu Hieu Pagoda Frommer's Lonely Planet Frommer's
Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue, Vietnam
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Frommer's "At this working Buddhist temple, the many monks and novices clad in brown robes are always busily padding about from class to class and to meditation and worship." Full review
Lonely Planet "Nestled in a pine forest, this popular pagoda was built in 1843 and later co-opted by eunuchs from the Citadel." Full review
Frommer's "At this working Buddhist temple, the many monks and novices clad in brown robes are always busily padding about from class to class and to meditation and worship" Full review
