Top 10 Famous Temples and Shrines in Vietnam for Blessing Couples with Children

Tu Quang Temple is located on National Highway 1, passing through Tan Kien Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. This temple is famous for nurturing thousands of unfortunate infant souls in Saigon. Though the temple appears similar to others at first glance, upon entering the main hall, you'll see a statue of the Buddha surrounded by statues of playful infants. The temple has a long history and currently houses over 2,000 infant spirits that were abandoned. Since 2009, the temple has held a major ceremony on the 15th of the 8th lunar month, offering prayers and repentance for thousands of visitors. Gradually, people started believing that couples struggling with infertility who sincerely worship here would be blessed with children.

Notably, women who had previously abandoned their babies are also believed to receive blessings if they come to pray sincerely. The offerings for requesting a child are simple: candy, milk, children's toys... and many couples have successfully conceived after offering their heartfelt prayers here.

Do My Temple is located in Ha Tan Commune, Ha Trung District, Thanh Hoa Province, and was built during the reign of King Khai Dinh (according to the temple's abbot, Thich Dam Hung). The temple is often said by locals to be a place where one can pray sincerely and have their wishes fulfilled.

There are many mysterious occurrences surrounding Do My that the locals cannot explain. It is said that many couples struggling with infertility have visited the temple, offering prayers and fasting, and have been blessed with children. Additionally, even items stolen from the temple have mysteriously returned to their original places. The temple, built during the reign of King Khai Dinh, is considered so sacred that it is believed that with sincere prayers, one’s wishes will be granted.

More and more couples seeking to have children visit this temple, believing in its divine power and the possibility of their prayers being answered.

Dong Cuong Temple, also known by locals as Dong Temple, Dong Cuong Temple, or Chao De Thi Thuong Ngàn Temple, is located in Ben Den Village, Dong Cuong Commune, Van Yen District, about 55 km northwest of Yen Bai City.

The temple is situated in a picturesque area, surrounded by mountains and rivers, creating a harmonious balance of Yin and Yang. Along with Suoi Tien Temple, it is one of the largest and most famous temples in Yen Bai, known for its long-standing spiritual significance. The main deity worshipped at the temple is the Mother of the Second Heaven, representing the Vietnamese Mother Worship tradition, along with Chao De Thi Thuong Ngàn and other national protective gods.

In 2000, Dong Cuong Temple was recognized as a provincial historical and cultural monument. Nine years later, on January 22, 2009, it was officially declared a national historical and cultural site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, becoming a prominent destination for spiritual tourism in Yen Bai.

Local legend tells the story of a French official who diligently prayed and was blessed with a child at this temple, leading many to believe in its divine power to grant fertility. Every year, hundreds of couples struggling with infertility visit the temple to offer prayers for children, trusting in its sacred reputation.

Lang Suong Temple was built during the reign of King An Duong Vuong and is dedicated to the worship of Tan Vien Son Thanh, one of Vietnam's four immortals, and his mother, Dinh Thi Den. The temple is also known as the 'Holy Mother Temple.'

Legend has it that Dinh Thi Den, a woman from the Muong ethnic group in Yen Luong Village, Thanh Son District, once stepped on a stone while working in the fields and later became pregnant. Her husband, suspecting infidelity, left for the coast. Shunned by society, she sought refuge in the Lang Suong Cave, where she gave birth to and raised Tan Vien. Because the temple is dedicated to the Holy Mother, it has earned a reputation as a powerful place for fertility prayers.

Every year, especially during holidays and festivals, many couples facing infertility visit this temple to pray for children, believing their wishes will be granted.

Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Thanh Nien Street in Tay Ho District, Hanoi, is one of the most beautiful and spiritually significant pagodas in Vietnam. With a history dating back over 1500 years, it combines solemn, ancient architecture with the serene beauty of the surrounding lake.

One of the most notable features of Tran Quoc Pagoda is the hexagonal pagoda, known as the Lục Độ Đại Sen Tower, which has 11 stories and stands 15 meters tall. Each floor of the tower has six arch-shaped windows, each holding a statue of the Buddha carved from precious stones. The tower’s top also features a nine-tiered lotus pedestal, made of the same fine material.

In ancient times, Tran Quoc Pagoda was a place where kings and nobles came to enjoy the peaceful scenery and offer prayers. During special occasions such as the Lunar New Year or full moon festivals, people gather here to pray for good fortune and peace. This pagoda is also one of the most renowned in Hanoi for couples seeking children. Many infertile couples visit, believing that if they pray sincerely, they will be blessed with children.

Phuc Khanh Pagoda, located on Tay Son Street in Dong Da District, Hanoi, is another sacred place for couples seeking children in Hanoi. The pagoda is ancient and is also known by other names, such as Thinh Quang Pagoda and So Pagoda. Every year, it attracts numerous Buddhist followers and tourists who come to worship.

The pagoda organizes major ceremonies, especially on the 14th of the first lunar month, when people from across the country gather to pray for peace, children, love, and good fortune. The ceremonies also include offerings to resolve personal issues and family challenges.

During these ceremonies, the temple grounds are filled to capacity, with thousands of people crowding the inside of the pagoda and spilling out onto Tay Son Street, stretching all the way to Nga Tu So. Some visitors even stand over a kilometer away, hoping to catch a glimpse of the ceremony and offer their prayers from afar.

Quan Su Pagoda is a renowned place in Hanoi where many come to pray for children. It also serves as the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, making it a special and revered site. The pagoda attracts a great number of worshippers who visit to make offerings and ask for blessings, whether for fertility, success in business, or improved health.

The pagoda’s entrance features a three-tiered gate, with a bell tower in the center. Beyond the gate lies a spacious courtyard paved with tiles, and 11 steps lead up to the main hall, which is square in shape and surrounded by a corridor. The Buddha hall houses several large statues, gilded and exquisitely arranged in a solemn display. The pagoda is also known for hosting prominent events, such as the offering of Buddhist relics, the lantern festival, and the grand Buddha's Birthday celebration.

Sinh Temple is located at the foot of the Ngũ Nhạc Mountain in Le Loi commune, Chi Linh district, Hai Duong. This temple dates back to the 6th century and was built to honor the deity Phi Bong.

Within the temple grounds is an open-air stone slab, which many visitors hoping for children touch in the hope of receiving blessings. The stone is carved in the shape of a woman in labor, and is respectfully referred to as 'The Holy Mother Stone.' Due to its delicate shape, the stone is surrounded by a protective structure. Every year, the temple attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to pray for children, as it is renowned for its spiritual power in helping couples struggling with infertility.

After successfully conceiving, couples are expected to return and perform a gratitude ritual. According to the temple caretakers, the success rate of those praying for children at Sinh Temple is impressively high, sometimes reaching 75%. Some couples conceive after just one prayer, while others may need to pray multiple times, though there are still a few who do not succeed.

Huong Pagoda is a famous spiritual destination in the North, located in My Duc district, Hanoi. This sacred site is known not only for its spiritual energy that attracts visitors seeking health, wealth, and luck, but also for its status as a place for fertility prayers.

The pagoda houses a cave filled with stalactites, known as the ‘Cô Cave’ and ‘Cậu Cave,’ which are revered as sacred spots for fertility prayers. The most important part of the process is sincerity. To pray for a daughter, visitors go to the 'Cô' floor, and to pray for a son, they visit the 'Cậu' floor inside the Huong Tich cave.

Offerings typically include five types of fruit, seven or nine types of cakes, toys for children, and seven or nine coins. Depending on the desired child, offerings are placed on the corresponding floor, and prayers are made. Afterward, the offerings, including the coins, are taken home and kept for seven or nine days before being used to buy something that children enjoy. Once the ritual is completed, visitors are advised to pay for boat rides, transportation, and meals on the way back, as well as to prepare an extra bowl and spoon for the child when eating during this time.

Located at 73 Mai Thi Luu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuoc Tu Pagoda, also known as Ngoc Hoang Pagoda, is famous for its spiritual significance, particularly for couples seeking fertility. This pagoda has become a renowned destination for infertile couples praying for a child.

Built in 1982, the pagoda offers a peaceful retreat despite its urban location. Visitors often purchase a pair of turtles, inscribe the names of both spouses on them, and release them into the pond. If the turtles reproduce, it is considered an auspicious sign. Inside the pagoda, there is a small shrine dedicated to "Kim Hoa Thánh Mẫu" (Holy Mother Kim Hoa) and the 12 midwives, who oversee childbirth. Couples seeking children come here to pray with sincerity. The prayer ritual involves tying a red thread around the wrist, making a wish, and then if desiring a son, the thread is tied to the statue on the left, and for a daughter, the one on the right. Afterward, the devotee rubs their own belly three times, then the statue's belly, and finishes by rubbing their own belly again, completing the prayer ceremony.

It is claimed that 85% of those who pray here achieve their desired outcome. Once successful, they are expected to return to offer thanks. While the miraculous nature of the place remains unverified, many leave with a sense of peace, tranquility, and faith in life's spiritual forces.