Cam Lộ Temple – Lào Cai

About

Cam Lộ Temple stands beside Đôi Cô Shrine and serves as a place of Buddhist activity and the monastic rains retreat in Lào Cai. Its grounds have greenery, outdoor Buddha statues and areas devoted to study and practice.

Visitor information

Founded

The founding year has not been firmly established; research records local traditions extending back about two centuries.

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

Cụm di tích Đền Đôi Cô – Chùa Cam Lộ, phường Cam Đường, tỉnh Lào Cai; khu vực phường Bình Minh trước đây.

Highlights

• ✓A Buddhist rains-retreat centre in Lào Cai
• ✓Buddha statues in the courtyard
• ✓Greenery and study spaces
• ✓The Đôi Cô – Cam Lộ heritage complex

History and origins

Research on Buddhism in Lào Cai records that residents no longer remember the precise founding year. Stories about Lý Lợi and Phó Ngà belong to local folk tradition. The Đôi Cô Shrine – Cam Lộ Temple complex was designated a provincial historical and cultural monument in 2005.

Architecture & surroundings

The temple includes a Buddha hall, courtyard and communal areas supporting study and practice. Buddha and Avalokiteśvara statues stand within the grounds. Railed steps, tiled roofs and greenery create a quiet setting beside Đôi Cô Shrine.

Cultural value

Its role as a rains-retreat centre continues the monastic tradition of retreat, cultivation of ethical discipline and Buddhist learning. The adjacent temple and shrine both serve local spiritual life but have distinct objects of worship and ritual programmes.

Events & festivals

On 29/6/2024, the temple held the formal opening of Dharma teaching for the rains retreat of Buddhist Era 2568. The Đôi Cô Shrine festival belongs to the neighbouring shrine and should not be equated with the temple's own ceremonial calendar. Please follow temple announcements for each year's retreats and ceremonies.