Am Pagoda - Dien Quang Tu

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Am Pagoda - Dien Quang Tu - An Over 600-Year-Old Ancient Pagoda Am Pagoda - Dien Quang Tu is located in Duc Tho Commune, Ha Tinh Province. An early 15th-century ancient pagoda, recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1995, nestled against Am Mountain and overlooking the Ngan Sau River. AM PAGODA - DIEN QUANG TU – AN OVER 600-YEAR-OLD ANCIENT PAGODA Am Pagoda - Dien Quang Tu is located in Duc Tho Commune, Ha Tinh Province (formerly Duc Hoa Commune, Duc Tho District). The pagoda sits halfway up Am Mountain amidst a serene forest, with the Tra Son mountain range behind it. About 1km to the front flows the Ngan Sau River, which joins the La River. It is located 54km from the center of Ha Tinh City. Also known as Dien Quang Tu, the pagoda was built in the early 15th century by Empress Bach Ngoc, wife of King Tran Due Tong. It was originally founded by Empress Bach Ngoc as a place of practice for herself, her daughter Princess Huy Chan, and her granddaughter Princess Trang Tu. The pagoda was classified as a National Historical and Cultural Relic under Decision No. 188/QĐ-BT dated February 13, 1995. Spanning 2.8 hectares, the pagoda features a Prajna boat (Bát Nhã) architectural layout in the shape of the Chinese character 'I' (Công), a 160m² main sanctuary hall (Đại hùng bảo điện), and 7 stupas of former abbot monks. The setting preserves the ancient pagoda, Am Mountain, surrounding forests, the Ngan Sau River, courtyards, stupas, and statues. Ideal for aerial flycam panoramic shots, medium shots of the pagoda, courtyards, and stupas, and close-ups of the roof, statues, and pillars. Best filmed during early morning or late afternoon to avoid harsh midday sunlight. Suitable for historical films, Buddhist-themed films, heritage documentaries, family dramas, journey/road trip films, and cultural tourism promotion videos. Compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

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Location rules

• No excessive noise and no offensive filming within worship areas
• Do not touch or move statues, altars, or artifacts within the pagoda
• Do not use flash photography or high-intensity lights directly on ancient statues and artifacts
• Do not burn incense, votive paper, or candles without prior permission to prevent fire hazards
• Dress modestly and maintain silence when filming inside the pagoda
• No flycam operation or night shooting without prior permission from the pagoda abbot and management authorities

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