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Tao Sach pagoda: Reflecting the rich colors of Vietnamese history

Tao Sach pagoda, also known as “Tào Sách” (meaning Reading Book Under the Sun), is situated on Lac Long Quan street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, dating back to the 16th century.

Tao Sach pagoda, also known as “Tào Sách” (meaning Reading Book Under the Sun), was named after Linh Son Tu and is situated on Lac Long Quan street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, dating back to the 16th century.

Located on the west bank of West Lake, Tao Sach Pagoda originated during the Le Dynasty. This place carries with it a very simple and gentle atmosphere, along with numerous fascinating stories about Vietnamese history.

Tao Sach pagoda has contributed to the preservation of the ancient and solemn attributes of Buddhism, attracting many tourists and scholars to visit for sightseeing and reading./.

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