That Phu Temple is one of the unique architectural works built by the Chinese in Vinh Long. The temple possesses ancient, sacred, and extremely pure beauty. With its beautiful architecture, the That Phu temple deserves to be on your list of places to visit during your trip to Vinh Long.

Overview of That Phu Temple

That Phu Temple (Vietnamese: Thất Phủ Miếu; “miếu” means “temple”), also known as Phuc Kien Assembly Hall or Vinh An Palace, is located at 22 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Thanh Duc Ward. The name came from 7 region of China, including Ningbo, Fuzhou, Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, Guangzhou, Chaozhou, and Hainan Island. However, local people here often call it “Ong temple” as the main altar worships Mr. “Lord Guan”.  

That Phu Temple

That Phu Temple – Ong Temple is an architectural work in the style of the South China region, China, popular in the 19th century and before. The project was carried out by a group of talented workers from Fujian from 1892 to 1909, along with local workers in the villages of Tan Giai and Tan Nhon…

On January 25, 1994, the That Phu Temple (Fujian Assembly Hall) in Vinh Long was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic of the architectural and artistic form. The temple has become a notable cultural, historical, and artistic destination that tourists cannot help but visit when returning to Vinh Long.

Outstanding architecture of That Phu Temple in Vinh Long

That Phu Temple was built in the royal style, with five doors. The walls were painted with guarding gods. The entrance is three large doors; on either side, perpendicular to them, are two narrower doors. Decorative images include ancient figures, statues, and scenes of folk activities; embossed with porcelain, cups, ceramics…Looking from the outside in, one can see a harmonious, balanced aesthetic.

Ong Temple Vinh Long
That Phu Temple’s roof is covered with yin and yang tiles. The base of the tiled roof is bordered by a special type of blue-glazed tile. The curved tiled roof edges and the roof of the middle compartment are higher than the roofs of the two side compartments, all carved with dragons and phoenixes.

That Phu Temple

Inside the That Phu Temple, there are three main altars; the middle altar is to worship Lord Guan, Guan Ping, and Zhou Cang. The altar on the left is dedicated to Mazu, a Chinese sea Goddess. On the right side, worshiping Phuoc Duc Chanh Than – God of the earth and patron of the land…

All the details inside the That Phu temple, from the columns, boards, and brackets, are meticulously and elaborately crafted from good wood, beautifully carved and gilded in the Chinese style.

That Phu Temple Vinh Long

There are also altars to Avalokiteshvara Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, and Dharma Protector… they are part of folk beliefs. The above-mentioned worship statues are mostly made of wood, some are made of bronze and ceramic.

Notably, among the preserved artifacts is a horizontal plaque that was exhibited at the fair of colonial countries in Marseille (France) in 1922, where it won a Bronze Medal.

That Phu Temple

Every year, on January 13 and May 13 (Lord Guan’s anniversary) and December 15, thousands of people, not only Chinese but also local Vietnamese, come to worship and take pictures with them. with works of Chinese-style art as souvenirs.

Useful information when visiting That Phu Temple

Source: collected by An

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