Sight Huong Long, Hue
Thien Mu Pagoda
A sight in Huong Long, Hue, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
Seven-story octagonal tower on a bluff above the Perfume River.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Hue, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Tomb of Tu Duc, 3.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Huong Long
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Hue, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Tomb of Tu Duc
Pine-shaded tomb complex with lake pavilions where the emperor wrote poetry.
Sight · 3.1 km straight-line - 2Imperial City of Hue
Walled Nguyen dynasty citadel with the Forbidden Purple City and restored palaces.
Sight · 3.9 km straight-line - 3Dong Ba Market
Hue's main market near the Citadel; try bún bò Huế and bánh bèo at food stalls.
Food · 5.1 km straight-line - 4Perfume River Dragon Boat
Slow boat ride on the Perfume River between the city and Thien Mu.
Activity · 5.4 km straight-line - 5Hanh Restaurant
Local spot for Hue rice cakes: bánh khoái, bánh bèo, bánh nậm and nem lụi.
Food · 5.6 km straight-line - 6Cà Phê Muối
Hue's salt coffee: strong coffee topped with salted cream, a local invention.
Drinks · 5.9 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Thien Mu Pagoda is a stop on our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Hue
2 more curated sights in Hue. See the full Hue guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Hue run from 24°C in January to 33°C in June; October is usually the wettest month. For Thien Mu Pagoda itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Hue from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hue weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Thien Mu Pagoda, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Kim Long, Hue 532761, Vietnam
- Coordinates
- 16.45318, 107.54483
- Destination
- Hue, Vietnam
Thien Mu Pagoda: quick answers
How much time do you need at Thien Mu Pagoda?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Thien Mu Pagoda. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Thien Mu Pagoda?
Our pick: Late afternoon.
Is Thien Mu Pagoda free?
Yes, we list Thien Mu Pagoda as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Thien Mu Pagoda?
Thien Mu Pagoda is at Kim Long, Hue 532761, Vietnam, in Huong Long. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Thien Mu Pagoda?
Thien Mu Pagoda appears on Central Vietnam Food & Heritage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Thien Mu Pagoda to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Hue.
Plan Hue
- Hue travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Hue weather by month
- Hoi An to Hue 103 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.