Liên Hoa Temple – Lào Cai

About

Liên Hoa is a place of Buddhist study, practice and community activities in the Phong Niên area. Its history is connected with families who moved from the lowlands to settle here, bringing the Buddhist traditions of their home communities.

Visitor information

Founded

According to a 2025 study, the temple emerged around 1982 on land donated by local residents.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours may vary with the temple's daily religious schedule. Please contact the temple before your visit.

Fees

No fee has been confirmed by the temple. Please check the information posted on arrival; outside services may be charged separately.

Address

Khu vực Phong Niên, nay thuộc xã Xuân Quang, tỉnh Lào Cai; trước đây thuộc huyện Bảo Thắng.

Highlights

• ✓The history of a settler community
• ✓A place of Buddhist worship in Phong Niên
• ✓Community gatherings
• ✓Activities encouraging generosity and wholesome conduct

History and origins

A doctoral study at Vietnam National University, Hà Nội, records humble beginnings with a thatched roof and earth floor around 1982, followed by recognition as a religious establishment in 2010. On 11/3/2023, the Buddhist Sangha held a ceremony announcing the appointment of Venerable Thích Chân Niệm as abbot.

Architecture & surroundings

The route to the worship area has steps and railings. Tiled roofs and trees create the welcoming setting of a highland temple. The courtyard and communal spaces receive Buddhist visitors for ceremonies, meetings and community programmes.

Cultural value

The temple continues Buddhist religious life among people who settled in the highlands. Besides worship, documented activities include distributing gifts, sharing safety knowledge and supporting local families.

Events & festivals

On 5/7/2024, the temple hosted a programme providing safety information, fire extinguishers and gifts for local residents. This was a past event, not a fixed annual schedule. Please ask the temple about study sessions and Buddhist ceremonies before attending.