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Address: Hamlet 2B, Cam Ha Ward – Hoi An
Van Duc Pagoda was built and at the end of the 17th century, Ancestor Kaishan was Zen Master Mingliang – a Zen master from Cantonese, China. This Zen master resided in Hoi An and was donated land by a Buddhist to set up a small temple for his practice, then expanded the scale into a pagoda. At first, the temple was named Lang Tho temple, Cay Cau pagoda and Van Duc pagoda were later names. Van Duc Pagoda was classified as a national monument in 1991.This Hoi An temple belongs to the Northern sect of the Northern sect, this temple is mentioned as a scenic spot of Hoi An during the Great Southern Unification Solstice. Thanks to the artistic layout, unique architecture, in addition, this place also preserves many precious artifacts of Zen master Minh Luong, the painting of King Minh Mang with wooden planks, the monk of Pho Triem's nest,,... making Van Duc Pagoda have an incredible attraction.