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Vietnamese people’s spiritual life is diverse. Besides wishing for luck and prosperity, they also pray for good love to come to life, especially in youngsters. Let’s check out the list of famous magical places that help you find a perfect half in Vietnam!
Praying for love is a traditional custom in Vietnam (Source: Yeu Tre)
Visiting temples to pray for love is a long-standing custom in Vietnamese culture, helping people express their wishes for a smooth love life and a happy family. This is not only an occasion to pray, but also a way to find peace and regenerate positive energy.
People visit temples to seek love, luck, and peace in soul (Source: VietNamNet)
Praying for love is not only for unmarried people but also for couples who want to be more engaged and lasting.
This custom is often combined with other traditional rituals such as offering incense, worshiping Buddha, or performing ceremonies that ‘attract good love and get rid of unlucky ones’. It is believed to help resolve obstacles in people’s love lives and bring about happy relationships.
Youngsters offer incense (Source: PLO)
Ha Pagoda is one of the most famous places in Hanoi, considered the ‘sanctuary of love praying’. It is located in Chua Ha Street, Cau Giay District, and attracts many young people, especially on the 1 and 15 every lunar month.
People visit Ha Pagoda (Source: Xanh SM)
People come here to wish for beautiful love and meet their ‘another piece in life’. As local people said, couples who come to Ha Pagoda will be happier and more attached. Those who are single can find their Mr/Mrs. Right.
Nestled inside the Co Loa Capital Relics, Am Mi Nuong is a sacred place worshipping the headless statue of Princess Mi Chau. She is both a victim and a culprit of a tear-jerking story that every Vietnamese person is familiar with.
According to handed-down tales, Princess Mi Chau is the daughter of An Duong Vuong - King of Au Lac (previous name of Vietnam). Due to blind trust in her husband, she revealed the national secret to him, which led to Au Lac being invaded.
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Illustration of Mi Chau and An Duong Vuong (Source: Facebook)
When her father knew the truth, he decapitated her. Although the innocent love of Mi Chau led to serious mistakes, local people still felt regret for her. They built the temple to mourn for the unfortunate princess, which is Am Mi Nuong today.
The headless stone statue of Mi Chau (Source: Bao Xay dung)
The wholehearted love of Princess Mi Chau makes Am Mi Nuong one of the most miraculous temples to pray for love in Vietnam. People coming here long for a faithful love that overcomes barriers of prejudice of family and society.
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Built in the Hau Le Dynasty, Phuc Khanh Pagoda is one of the most ancient temples in Hanoi. It was recognized as a National Historical - Cultural Heritage in 1988. After many restorations in the 14th and 20th centuries, Phuc Khanh Pagoda still retains its ancient beauty - with gold and brown as the main colors.
Phuc Khanh Pagoda (Source: Vinpearl)
It is preserving more than 20 statues, 21 stone steles, 30 large bells, and many artifacts of high artistic value. Every year, tens of thousands of Buddhists visit Phuc Khanh Pagoda to pray for love, peace, and good luck.
Tales about the sacredness of Duyen Ninh Pagoda originated during the Dinh - Tien Le period. King Ly Thai To met Le Thi Phat Ngan here, who later became his King Consort. Her Highness Phat Ngan came back to this place to practice and matchmake many couples.
Although hundreds of years have passed, people still come to Duyen Ninh Pagoda when they want to pray for love or have children. Besides, this temple is located in a prime location, leaning against the cliff and facing the majestic natural beauty. From here, visitors can easily visit other famous scenic spots such as Trang An Eco-tourism Area, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, etc.
Duyen Ninh Pagoda owns a picturesque landscape (Source: Digiticket.vn)
Thien My Pagoda was constructed in 1601 under the Nguyen Hoang Lord dynasty. It is the most ancient temple in Hue city. Most tourists visit Thien Mu Pagoda for sightseeing, but many also come here to pray for love, peace or feel the rare mysterious space.
Thien Mu Pagoda (Source: Nu Cuoi Me Kong)
Phuoc Duyen Tower is a highlighted architecture in the building with 21 meters high and 7 majestic floors worshiping Buddha statues. Visitors can follow the spiral staircase to reach the highest floor and take a panoramic view of the Huong River.
The next destination on the list is Loi Am Pagoda (or Linh Thu Ky Son Loi Am Tu). Existing for more than 50 years, this famous place holds a solemn and majestic beauty.
After praying to find ‘a perfect half’, visitors can go around to behold the splendid sceneries of Loi Am Pagoda. Surrounded by vast pine forests, lush fields, and charming clouds, this temple has become a leading spiritual destination attracting international tourists in Southeast Asia.
Loi Am Pagoda (Source: MIA.vn)
Ba Thien Hau Pagoda attracts many young people to visit and pray for luck and love on special occasions such as the full moon day, the first day of the lunar month, and especially on New Year days.
People believe that the power of Thien Hau’s humanity and great compassion will respond to all their prayers and requests. In the hope of finding luck in love and meeting Mr/Mrs. Right, hundreds of young people flock to Thien Hau Temple every day.
Ba Thien Hau Pagoda (Source: VinWonders)
Khanh An Monastery, a Northern Buddhist construction, has become an attractive destination for young people with a special charm. Although located in the suburbs, many people still come here to burn incense and pray for love.
Besides blessing people to find their love, Khanh An Monastery attracts visitors because of its meticulous beauty. With a peaceful and serene atmosphere, the monastery cleverly combines with sophisticated Japanese architectural design, bringing a sense of serenity and peace.
Khanh An Monastery has a special Japanese architecture (Source: Hoang Kim Landscape)
Going to pagodas to pray for love is one of the spiritual beliefs and also a beautiful tradition of Vietnamese people for many generations. People not only wish for luck, health, and wealth but also hope to find their soulmates. Do you want to experience this interesting ritual? Let Asia King Travel help plan your trip right now!
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