Top 18 Sacred Places for Seeking Fortune and Prosperity in Vietnam

2. Ong Pagoda

Ong Pagoda, also known as Quan De Temple or Nghia An Assembly Hall, is not only a place of worship for the Triều Châu Chinese community in Saigon but also considered a unique architectural masterpiece from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Ong Pagoda venerates three main deities: Quan Cong (Quan De), Thien Hau Original Army (Thien Hau Holy Mother), and Tai Bach Star Army (God of Wealth).

Every Tet (Lunar New Year), people come here to pray for blessings. Ong Pagoda is renowned for its sacredness in granting wishes, with many young people seeking their ideal partners here.

Address: 676 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

Bà Chúa Kho Temple is situated on the back of Kho Mountain, in the area of Co Me Ward, Vu Ninh Ward, Bac Ninh City. The temple worships Bà Chúa Kho - back then known as Princess Thanh Binh. This place attracts thousands of people to pay homage, especially businesspeople seeking blessings for the upcoming year. Despite being a spiritual ritual, to make a wish come true, one must be sincere when 'borrowing' from Bà Chúa Kho and keep their promises, as having the 'loan' requires 'repayment'.

Bà Chúa Kho Temple is the cultural and religious hub of the northern people. The temple hosts traditional festivals for the local community on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

Address: Kho Mountain, in Co Me Ward, Vu Ninh Ward, Bac Ninh City, Bac Ninh Province

Chử Đồng Tử Temple in Khoái Châu, Hưng Yên, is intertwined with the love story of Princess Tiên Dung, a jade branch and gold leaf beauty, and a poor but deeply filial young man, Chử Đồng Tử. Many people visit here in the early days of the lunar new year not only to offer incense in memory of one of Vietnam's 'Four Immortals' along with two beautiful princesses, Tiên Dung and Tây Sa, but also to seek genuine love and a warm family throughout the year.

The Chử Đồng Tử Festival takes place from the 10th to the 12th day of the 2nd lunar month, commemorating the merits of Saint Chử Đồng Tử and Princess Tiên Dung in healing the people. This is one of the 16 largest festivals in the country.

Address: Da Hoa Hamlet, Binh Minh Commune, Khoái Châu District, Hung Yen Province

Cờn Temple is a renowned historical and sacred site located in the coastal Quynh Phuong commune, Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province. According to the locals, Cờn Temple stands out both in terms of art and belief. This place worships the Four Holy Mothers, who are goddesses protecting fishermen—a common folk belief among coastal residents in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and many other places.

The festival at Cờn Temple is held on the 19th, 20th, and 21st days of the lunar new year, attracting a large number of visitors from all over. People coming to Cờn Temple hope to draw a lucky charm for the beginning of the year. It is believed that anyone who draws the number 100 charm will have a prosperous and fortunate year.

Address: Quynh Phuong Ward, Quynh Luu District, Nghe An Province

Bắc Lệ Temple is located in Tan Thanh commune, Huu Lung district, Lang Son province. This is an exemplary Mother Goddess temple in our country. The largest festival of the year takes place over 3 days from the 18th to the 20th of the 9th lunar month. Bắc Lệ Temple is renowned as a spiritually significant place for luck and peace, situated on a high hill surrounded by ancient trees hundreds of years old.

Bắc Lệ Temple worships Lady Thượng Ngàn, known as the mountain goddess. She oversees, provides, and bestows mountainous riches upon the people here. Additionally, revered in the temple is Chầu Bé, a real figure from the Bắc Lệ region. In Vietnamese folk beliefs of Mother Goddess worship, these are considered young deities. The locals believe that visiting here at the beginning of the year brings luck and peace throughout the year.

If you are single or seeking family happiness, visit Bắc Lệ Temple. The people in this rural area always believe it is the most sacred temple for seeking love and happiness in Lang and across Vietnam.

Address: Tan Thanh Commune, Huu Lung District, Lang Son Province

Duyên Ninh Pagoda is renowned as the place for seeking connections and self-blessings, situated in the ancient village of Chi Phong, Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. From Ninh Binh city, follow the Trang An boulevard for 10 km to reach the pagoda. Duyên Ninh Pagoda is where Buddha and famous monks from the 10th century like Phap Thuan, Khuong Viet, and Van Hanh are worshipped.

According to local stories, during the Dinh - Le dynasty, princesses often visited Duyên Ninh Pagoda. It was here that Princess Le Thi Phat Ngan and General Ly Cong Uan made a vow by the sea, leading to the birth of Ly Phat Ma (later King Ly Thai Tong) in 1000. Later, when King Ly Thai Tong returned here to quell the rebellion, the pagoda was renamed Duyên Ninh Pagoda. In her later years, Queen Phat Ngan returned here for spiritual practice and cared for the tomb of her husband, Emperor Le Dai Hanh.

Queen Phat Ngan here played matchmaker for many couples, turning Duyên Ninh Pagoda into a famous matchmaking pagoda in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. People often come here to seek connections and blessings for their children's future.

Address: Trang An, Truong Yen, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh Province

Bai Dinh Pagoda is a grand temple complex known for numerous records in Asia. In Vietnam, Bai Dinh Pagoda holds the record for the largest bronze gilded Buddha statue in Asia and is a favored place for New Year blessings for many.

Visitors here not only admire colossal Buddha statues but also have the opportunity to explore the Trang An scenic area. Bai Dinh Pagoda currently holds several records such as the largest bronze gilded Buddha statue in Asia, the largest bronze Di Lac Buddha statue, the widest temple in Vietnam, the temple with the largest bronze bell, the temple with the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, the temple with the most Arhat statues in Vietnam, the temple with the largest jade well in Vietnam, and the temple with the highest number of Bodhi trees in Vietnam.

Address: Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province

Ong Hoang Muoi Temple, also known as Mỏ Hạc Linh Tu in Hung Nguyen district, Nghe An province, is a place for seeking prosperity and fortune in Nghe An. The temple worships the Mother Goddess and the main deity is Ong Hoang Muoi. Built in 1634 during the late Le dynasty, the temple covers an area of over 1 hectare in Xuan Am village, Hung Thinh commune, Hung Nguyen district. Another location for worshiping Ong Hoang Muoi is Chợ Củi Temple in Xuan Hong commune, Nghi Xuan district, Ha Tinh province.

Every New Year, Ong Hoang Muoi Temple attracts tens of thousands of local residents and visitors. People offer flags, fans, pens, gold, and more to seek prosperity, hoping for peace throughout the year, and wishing for academic success and prosperity for their children to bring honor to the ancestral lineage.

Address: Xuan Am, Hung Nguyen, Nghe An Province

Tay Ho Palace is considered one of the most sacred places in Hanoi. Every year, as Tet approaches and spring arrives, not only the local people of Hanoi but also visitors from all over, when visiting Hanoi, come here to light incense, pray for blessings, and seek prosperity, hoping to step into a lucky and peaceful year. Tay Ho Palace is located on a peninsula protruding into West Lake, formerly an ancient village of Thang Long Imperial City, on the eastern side of West Lake. After visiting Tay Ho Palace, tourists can visit the temple dedicated to Lady Lieu Hanh, a talented woman known for her musical skills, poetry, and virtues, hence worshipped and revered as the Holy Mother (Thánh Mẹ) by the people.

Every year after the moment of transition to the new year, pilgrims flock here, both to attend the ceremony to receive blessings and good luck from the Holy Mother and to enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake.

Address: 52 Dang Thai Mai Street, Quang An, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

Tran Temple, also known as Tran Mieu, is a famous temple for seeking seals and prosperity located on Tran Thua Street, Loc Vuong Ward, Nam Dinh City (near National Highway 10). Tran Temple worships the Tran Dynasty kings and the officials and generals who contributed to the Tran Dynasty. Every year on the 14th day of the lunar new year, people in Nam Dinh organize the Tran Temple Seal Opening Ceremony. Although the seal is opened on the night of the 14th, from the 7th to the 8th day of Tet, the area around Tran Temple is crowded with tourists visiting and offering incense.

According to tradition, the seal is only sacred when taken at 23 - 24 o'clock on the 14th day of the lunar new year. Therefore, tens of thousands, millions of people from all over the place flock to Tran Temple, pushing and shoving just to get the seal at that sacred moment. To request the seal given by the king at midnight, people have to wait in long lines and obtain tickets long before.

Address: Tran Thua Street, Loc Vuong Ward, Nam Dinh City, Nam Dinh Province

12. Linh Ung Pagoda

The pagoda sits atop a mountain on Bai But, Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang (often referred to as Bai But Linh Ung Pagoda or Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda - as Da Nang has three Linh Ung Pagodas) facing the East Sea, one side overlooking the Cham Islands, on the other side is the Hai Van Pass, and the remaining side features the peaceful Han River flowing towards the sea.

Legend has it that during the Nguyen Dynasty, in the reign of King Minh Mang, local fishermen discovered a Buddha statue on the sandy beach and built a temple to worship it. Since then, as if the sacred Buddha protected the calm waves and tranquil sea, the fishermen prospered, and from that point forward, this place has been called Bai But.

Address: Linh Ung Pagoda, Hoang Sa, Tho Quang, Son Tra, Da Nang

13. Yen Tu Pagoda

Yen Tu Pagoda is one of Vietnam's Buddhist centers, attracting hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually during the festival season. Yen Tu Pagoda consists of various large and small temples situated to the west of Yen Tu Mountain. The mountain top is often covered in clouds throughout the year, earning it the name Bach Van Son. The Yen Tu Festival is held annually, starting from the 10th day of the first lunar month and lasting until the end of the third lunar month.

For many entrepreneurs, although not famous for business, it is an excellent place to pray for peace. The Yen Tu relic site includes a system of pagodas, shrines, towers, and ancient forests harmonizing with the natural scenery, located in the Dong Trieu range.

Address: Nam Mau Hamlet, Thang Yen Cong Commune, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province

14. Bia Ba Temple (Hanoi)

Bia Ba Temple is part of the cultural heritage of La Khe, Ha Dong, Hanoi. Bia Ba honors the Holy Mother Trần Thị Hoàng Phi. Born in 1511, she was the daughter of the court noble Le – Tran Tran, a prominent figure in the village. Blessed with intelligence, grace, and exceptional beauty, she was sought after by many prestigious families of her time for marriage. In 1527, during the reign of Mạc Thái Tổ, she was chosen as the concubine for Crown Prince Mạc Đăng Doanh.

In 1530, upon the prince's ascent to the throne, Bia Ba became the Second Concubine. Devoting herself to the king and country, she faced the tragic Mac-Le conflict in 1538 and decided to leave the luxurious palace to return to her homeland. She passed away at the age of 27. Mourned for her gentleness and kindness, after the funeral, the king had a stele erected to commemorate her achievements.

People often come here to seek peace, luck, prosperity, career advancement, academic success, successful property transactions, and prosperous business contracts. The primary focus remains on seeking blessings for business endeavors.

Address: La Khe Village, Ha Dong, Hanoi

Lôi Âm Pagoda, a sacred temple with a 500-year history, was built in the 15th century during the reign of King Lê Thánh Tông. Recognized as a historical monument at the national level in 1997, the pagoda is renowned as a cultural and spiritual landmark in the Hai Dong region of that era.

In terms of scale, Lôi Âm Pagoda may not match the grandeur of newly constructed temples in many places. However, it stands as a spiritual sanctuary, quietly nestled in the sacred forest of 'Linh Thuu Ky Son,' attracting the largest number of visitors in the Southeast Asian shrine network. Not only famous for its sanctity and antiquity, but Lôi Âm Pagoda is also known for its picturesque surroundings. The ancient pagoda hides amidst mountains, surrounded by countless clouds, extensive pine forests, and lush bamboo groves. Visitors are invariably amazed by the majestic beauty of nature in this place.

January is the chosen time for many Buddhists to visit, as numerous ceremonies take place, including praying for national prosperity, New Year blessings, favorable weather, and overall good fortune. On the first day of the year, pilgrims experience the captivating landscapes, immerse themselves in the pristine nature, and temporarily cast aside the burdens of daily life.

Address: Dai Yen Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province

If you're looking to embark on a spiritual journey in Hanoi, starting with Quán Sứ Pagoda is highly recommended. With a history spanning centuries, Quán Sứ Pagoda in Hanoi is a favorite destination for both tourists and locals seeking tranquility in life.

Quán Sứ Pagoda, renowned for its age-old sacredness, attracts a large number of people and Buddhist followers at the beginning of the lunar new year. Visitors come here to pray for a fortunate, peaceful, and prosperous new year for themselves and their families. The pagoda features a unique architectural complex with harmonious layers of roofs and bell towers within a relatively spacious courtyard. It serves as a repository for numerous Buddhist scriptures and is one of the largest research, teaching, and propagation centers of Buddhism in the country.

Currently, the pagoda houses a lecture hall, a library, and serves as the location for the Vietnam Buddhist Research Institute and the office of the Asian Buddhist Peace and Development Organization (in Vietnam).

Address: 73 Quán Sứ Street, Trần Hưng Đạo Ward, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi

Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda was constructed in 1964 and completed in 1971. The temple, with its curved tiled roof and intricate carvings, has attracted thousands of visitors each year. As one of the uniquely designed and modern temples in Saigon, Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda retains its serene and peaceful atmosphere amidst the bustling city. If you're traveling to Saigon, you must visit this special temple.

Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda features a unique Lý – Trần architectural style, giving visitors a sense of being in a temple in the northern region. Upon entering the temple, many are overwhelmed by the grand statue of Quan Âm.

Ascending the stairs and turning left leads to the 7-story tower, with each floor dedicated to a shrine of Quan Thái Âm Bồ Tát. So, when you visit, don't forget to bring candles and flowers to pray for prosperity and luck for yourself and your family in the coming year. Visitors can also participate in charitable activities at the temple to gain more experiences, accumulate merits, and contribute to helping those in need.

Address: 339 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa (near Công Lý Bridge), Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Phúc Khánh Pagoda, also known as Sở Pagoda, is an ancient temple in Hanoi. People believe it is a sacred refuge in the heart of Hanoi. The temple was built during the Later Lê Dynasty and served as a training center for Buddhist monks. Phúc Khánh Pagoda features traditional Buddhist architectural elements common in Northern Vietnam, with a three-entrance gate, and pillars shaped like intertwining crocodiles. Additionally, the pagoda has an altar dedicated to the Mother Goddess.

According to the elders near Phúc Khánh Pagoda, it initially was a village temple in Sở Village, where locals performed Buddhist rituals. However, when the renowned monk Thích Thanh Quyết assumed residence as the head monk, the pagoda gained popularity, attracting visitors from various regions.

Address: Ngã Tư Sở Overpass, Thịnh Quang Ward, Đống Đa District, Hanoi