Bac Ninh Holiday Weather today

Date/time of update: November 23, 2024, 2:22 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Scattered Clouds

Temperature: 23.05°C
Temperature feels like: 22.74°C
Minimum Temperature: 23.05°C
Maximum Temperature: 23.05°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1021hPa
Humidity:51%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 3.28m/sec
Wind Direction: 36 degrees
Cloudiness: 50%
Sunrise: 2024-11-22 11:11:39
Sunset: 2024-11-23 10:13:08

The But Thap Pagoda is in But Thap Village, Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province. But Thap is among the most famed Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam and is a must see for the travelers interested in religion and Vietnamese culture.

 
The Bell Tower

The pagoda has an interesting history, precious collection of Buddhist carvings and sculptures, amazing atmosphere. If you plan to visit the pagoda, it is best do it when it is most quiet: early morning, mid day (lunch time) and late afternoon. You can especially feel the zen atmosphere in full visiting the pagoda in late afternoon.

Entrance to the pagoda

The But Thap Pagoda was originally built in the 13th century and has undergone several major innovations since. Most of the current architecture is from the 17th century. The pagoda has a typical Vietnamese architectural style for Buddhist pagodas which is strongly influenced by Chinese styles. The architecture of But Thap as well as arrangements of buildings and artifacts in the pagoda also reflect much of Vietnamese fengshui as well as Buddhist philosophy.

The building that houses a wooden tower at But Thap

A Buddhist monk is watering plants in the garden

The side corridor at But Thap where pilgrims prepare for ceremonies and offerings

The back area of But Thap

The rear yard of But Thap Pagoda

AdventureGreen offers half a day or a full day bicycle tour to But Thap from Hanoi. The tours visit But Thap and nearby interesting tourist attractions.