Golden Stupa, Giant Buddhas, and Major Zen Vibes! Vietnam’s Thien Lam Pagoda in Hue Stands Out With Its Stunning Buddhist Architecture

Perched on Quang Te Hill in Hue, Thien Lam Pagoda is a Theravada monastery founded in 1960 by Most Venerable Ho Nhan. Noted for its gleaming golden stupa and large standing, seated and reclining Buddha statues, the complex contrasts with Hue's traditional temples and remains an active site for worship, meditation, and visiting tourists.