✨Hang Pagoda (Phuoc Dien Tu): The 200-Year-Old Mystical Sanctuary of Sam Mountain

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Perched gracefully on the slopes of Sam Mountain in Vinh Te Ward, An Giang Province, Vietnam, Hang Pagoda (officially known as Phuoc Dien Tu - Phước Điền Tự) is a living testament to nearly two centuries of spiritual devotion.

More than just an architectural marvel clinging to the cliffs, this ancient temple is a realm where history intertwines with legends of compassion—most notably the tale of the "Lady Master who tamed the serpents."

Recognized as a National Historical-Cultural Relic since 1980, Hang Pagoda stands today as an iconic symbol of the Mekong Delta’s spiritual landscape and a must-visit sanctuary for those seeking peace amidst nature.The Venerable Nun Thich Nu Dieu Thien (1818–1899)

Hang Pagoda was founded in 1845 during the reign of Emperor Thieu Tri. The sanctuary was established by Venerable Nun Thich Nu Dieu Thien, affectionately remembered by locals as "Su Ba Tho" (The Seamstress Master).

The Origin of the Name: Before her ordination, she was a highly skilled seamstress. Her transition from a craftswoman to a spiritual leader added a layer of profound humility to the temple’s origin story.

• A Strategic Location: The temple is situated on the western side of Sam Mountain, with its back against high rock walls and its front facing the vast, emerald-green rice fields of Vinh Te Ward.Hang Pagoda is synonymous with mystical tales of harmony between humanity and the wild, centered around the spiritual aura of the Lady Master.Legend has it that when the Lady Master first arrived, two massive and ferocious serpents inhabited the caves. Through the power of her compassion and the recitation of the Three Refuges, she transformed them into loyal guardians who protected the sanctuary without ever harming a soul.