An Vinh Temple

About

An Vinh is an old temple in the Hưng Thành area, now part of An Tường ward. Its surviving statues, bell and stelae help visitors explore part of the history of Buddhism in the region beside the Lô River.

Visitor information

Founded

Around the early 18th century; a surviving stele records construction work in 1720.

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

Tổ dân phố 4, phường An Tường, tỉnh Tuyên Quang; khu vực Hưng Thành trước đây.

Highlights

• ✓A gateway and traditional temple layout
• ✓18th-century stelae
• ✓A bronze bell dated 1734
• ✓Devotional statues and a patriarchal stupa area

History and origins

Local sources date the temple’s foundation to around the early 18th century. A 1720 stele, together with other inscriptions concerning donations and restoration, records contributions to its construction. A bronze bell dated 1734 is a representative historical object. The temple has undergone many repairs, so its old objects and current buildings reflect different periods.

Architecture & surroundings

The temple has a gateway, front hall, incense hall and upper sanctuary, with a mainly 丁-shaped plan. Devotional statues, horizontal inscription boards, paired inscriptions, bells and ritual chimes form a traditional northern Vietnamese Buddhist setting. The patriarchal stupas commemorate monastics who practised and taught here.

Cultural value

Alongside Buddhist worship, An Vinh serves local Buddhist community life. The stelae record shared efforts to preserve the temple and provide sources for its history, art and community life.

Events & festivals

The Vietnam Buddhist information portal records early-spring observances, the first lunar month’s full moon, the Buddha’s Birthday and seventh-lunar-month ceremonies at the temple. The temple announces the dates and times each year; please check before attending.