Vĩnh Thái Temple

About

Vĩnh Thái Temple stands below Hoàng Nghiêu Mountain, with rocky mountain scenery, a temple courtyard and shrines restored across different periods. It also preserves memories of revolutionary activity in the Thanh Hóa region.

Visitor information

Founded

Local sources date the temple’s beginnings to the late 16th century.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours may change with the temple’s practice schedule; please ask the temple before your visit.

Fees

No fee has been confirmed by the temple. Please check notices at the site; external services may be charged separately.

Address

Dưới chân núi Hoàng Nghiêu, xã Trung Chính, tỉnh Thanh Hóa; khu vực huyện Nông Cống trước đây.

Highlights

• ✓A setting at the foot of Hoàng Nghiêu Mountain
• ✓The main sanctuary and carved wooden doors
• ✓Traces of revolutionary activities at the temple

History and origins

Originating in the late 16th century, the temple was relocated and repeatedly rebuilt after natural disasters and wars. During 1939–1941 it was associated with Nguyễn Văn Linh, Tố Hữu and other revolutionary activists. Thanh Hóa newspaper records its designation as a Provincial Historical, Cultural and Revolutionary Relic in 1999.

Architecture & surroundings

The main sanctuary has three central bays and two side bays, a tiled roof and carved wooden doors. Steps lead from the courtyard up the mountain slope to a bodhisattva shrine amid trees and rocks. Statues along the route provide additional stopping points during a visit.

Cultural value

Vĩnh Thái’s significance combines Buddhist community life with local patriotic traditions. Learning about the revolutionary records associated with the temple adds historical depth to a visit.

Events & festivals

The 2026 Avalokiteśvara festival opened on 5 April, the 18th day of the second lunar month, with incense offerings, a water procession and cultural activities. Please follow temple and local announcements for future years’ dates.