Tam Thai Temple

A royal temple on Thủy Sơn

Đà Nẵng

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About

Tam Thai is an ancient temple in the Marble Mountains complex. Together with Linh Ứng Non Nước, it contributes to the longstanding Buddhist setting on Thủy Sơn.

Visitor information

Founded: Founded in 1630
Visiting hours: Fixed opening hours have not been confirmed. Please ask the temple.
Fees: Check the notices at the destination; the current fee schedule has not been confirmed.
Address: Núi Thủy Sơn, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng

A visit can be combined with Linh Ứng Non Nước on the same Thủy Sơn route. Consider your walking ability; do not climb cliffs, roofs or structural elements to take photographs.

Highlights

The mountain gateway and courtyard
Traces of Emperor Minh Mạng’s patronage
A visiting route connected with Thủy Sơn’s caves

History and origins

Tourism sources record its foundation in 1630 and a major restoration under Minh Mạng in 1825. Repeated repairs mean that the architecture visible today cannot all be assigned to a single year.

Architecture & surroundings

Stone steps lead to the gateway, courtyard and worship halls. The mountain location offers views over surrounding scenery but also brings slopes and changes in level.

The stone gateway, courtyard and hall form successive spaces on Thủy Sơn. From the front courtyard, observe roofs, inscribed plaques and ritual furnishings. Paths through the scenic area include steps, so choose comfortable footwear.

Cultural value

Objects associated with the Nguyễn dynasty, including a bodhi-leaf-shaped metal plaque commonly called the “heart of fire”, show royal support for Buddhism here.

Tam Thai and Linh Ứng are two different temples on the Thủy Sơn route. Identifying each building correctly makes pilgrimage, photography and historical study clearer, rather than treating every mountain site as one temple.

Events & festivals

Rituals and study activities follow the temple’s calendar. A current separate festival schedule has not been confirmed; enquire with managers or on-site guides before attending. Visitors are warmly invited to ask the temple about suitable services and help preserve the dignity of the sacred space.

Directions to the temple

Open this temple’s dedicated page ↗

References & photo sources

Information checked: 2026-10-20. Documentary photographs may differ from current conditions.

Photo 1. Documentary photo of Tam Thai Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
Chainwit. · Original photo · CC BY 4.0
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Photo 2. Documentary photo of Tam Thai Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
Chainwit. · Original photo · CC BY 4.0
Resized and converted to WebP without altering the image content.

Photo 3. Documentary photo of Tam Thai Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
Chainwit. · Original photo · CC BY 4.0
Resized and converted to WebP, preserving the original composition.

Photo 4. Documentary photo of Tam Thai Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
Chainwit. · Original photo · CC BY 4.0
Resized and converted to WebP, preserving the original composition.

Photo 5. Documentary photo of Tam Thai Temple. The surroundings may have changed since the photo was taken.
Chainwit. · Original photo · CC BY 4.0
Resized and converted to WebP, preserving the original composition.