Dieu De Pagoda, the national pagoda making a substantial contribution to the history of Buddhism in Hue is considered a famous tourist destination of the ancient capital.
Dieu De Pagoda is located on the Ho Thanh riverbank, near Gia Hoi Bridge and Dong Ba River, at 100B Bach Dang street (Phu Cat district, Thua Thien Hue province). The pagoda played a significant role in the history of Buddhism in Hue. As it was originally the residence of Emperor Thieu Tri before his enthronement, it already had a very beautiful landscape with a Spacious garden and green trees.
In 1844, the pagoda was built by the order of Emperor Thieu Tri on a large area of His Majesty's former residence. However, through many years of war and historical conflicts, the pagoda did not remain as intact as it was before. In 1855, under Emperor Ham Nghi's reign, as the royal palace was occupied, the Imperial Court was forced to reside and work there.