Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
Co Tien Temple
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Phone: 0983823568

Time to visit a place: No limit

Open Time: 7:00 AM - Close Time: 6:00 PM

Email: ttvhdl.samson@thanhhoa.gov.vn

Address: sn 20, nguyen du, phuong truong n, tp. sam n , tinh thanh hoa

Cô Tiên Temple is located on the peak of Đầu Voi Mountain, at the western end of the Trường Lệ mountain range, in the Trường Sơn Ward of Sầm Sơn City. Đầu Voi Mountain (Elephant Head Mountain) is the fifth mountain in the local folklore classification system. Its official name is “Tượng Đầu Sơn,” which also means “Đầu Voi Mountain” because the mountain range stretches out to this point and suddenly forms a rock shaped like an elephant’s head drinking water.
 

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Cô Tiên Temple – A Must-Visit Destination for Tourists Coming to Sầm Sơn

 

Cô Tiên Temple on Mount Trường Lệ

Cô Tiên Temple is located on the peak of Đầu Voi Mountain, at the western end of the Trường Lệ mountain range, in the Trường Sơn Ward of Sầm Sơn City. Đầu Voi Mountain (Elephant Head Mountain) is the fifth mountain in the local folklore classification system. Its official name is “Tượng Đầu Sơn,” which also means “Đầu Voi Mountain” because the mountain range stretches out to this point and suddenly forms a rock shaped like an elephant’s head drinking water.


 

View from Cô Tiên Temple Over Sầm Sơn Beach

Cô Tiên Temple is dedicated to the Mother Goddess, and the temple is built in a very beautiful location. From the temple’s courtyard, visitors can see the vast East Sea, with Hòn Mê Island serving as the distant background. According to Buddhist beliefs, pilgrims often journey from the forest to the sea, and the temple is a popular destination for pilgrims from all over.

Originally, the temple was not dedicated to the Mother Goddess but to the god Độc Cước. It was constructed by the people of Quảng Vinh village (now Trường Sơn Ward) during the Lý Dynasty, and the temple was initially called “Độc Cước Đệ Nhị” (to distinguish it from the first Độc Cước Temple located on Cổ Giải Rock). The villagers built a small temple in front of the main temple on a lower rock ledge to worship the goddess Liễu Hạnh, which locals called “Cô Tiên Temple.” During the French resistance, the temple was completely destroyed. Due to local limitations, the temple was not rebuilt, and the deity statues and incense burners were moved to the Độc Cước Temple for worship.

Unlike other temples dedicated to the Mother Goddess that explain the temple’s sanctity and origin through the legend of Princess Liễu Hạnh, the locals here have crafted a legend about a fairy who was very close to the people. The legend tells of a young girl who was a healer. She was disowned by her father for refusing to marry a rich man and instead married a poor, kind-hearted man named Côi. Their peaceful life was disrupted when she contracted leprosy. One day, an old woman appeared, treating her with medicinal herbs from Vụng Tiên Springs. The girl recovered, and the old woman left, giving them a shoulder bag for rain protection and a wicker basket for carrying medicinal herbs. One evening, while the couple was returning home during heavy rain, they remembered the old woman’s advice, used the bag to shelter from the rain, and fell asleep. When they woke up, they found themselves in a beautiful three-room house. They settled there and began using the herbs to help the local people. One fine morning, dressed beautifully, they ascended the mountain and never returned. The house became the Cô Tiên Temple, which the villagers continued to honor. There are many other folk legends about the deity worshipped at the temple.

Over time and through historical events, Cô Tiên Temple has been renovated and restored many times. Most recently, in 2011, the People's Committee of Sầm Sơn City (formerly Sầm Sơn Town) officially restored the temple to mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of Sầm Sơn Town. The architecture of Cô Tiên Temple is unified, with low buildings, large wooden columns, old tiles, and a structure shaped like the Vietnamese character “Đinh - 丁,” commonly known as the “axe-handle” architectural style, where the back altar is directly connected to the central and front halls, facing the vast sea—a unique and unparalleled architectural style.

The Scenic View of Cô Tiên Temple

Not only is the temple sacred, but it is also a special site that holds a great and sacred memory for the people of Sầm Sơn and Thanh Hóa. On July 17-18, 1960, the temple had the honor of receiving President Hồ Chí Minh, who visited, worked, and rested there. Due to its uniqueness, sanctity, and significance, the temple was classified as a national cultural and historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism) in 1962.

On February 25, 2019, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee signed Decision No. 679/QĐ-UBND to recognize Cô Tiên Temple on Trường Lệ Mountain in Sầm Sơn City as a provincial tourist destination. With its peaceful environment and picturesque scenery, Cô Tiên Temple is not only a spiritual destination but also an attractive sightseeing spot for visitors looking for tranquility and relaxation during their stay in Sầm Sơn.

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Cô Tiên Temple is located on the peak of Đầu Voi Mountain, at the western end of the Trường Lệ mountain range, in the Trường Sơn Ward of Sầm Sơn City. Đầu Voi Mountain (Elephant Head Mountain) is the fifth mountain in the local folklore classification system. Its official name is “Tượng Đầu Sơn,” which also means “Đầu Voi Mountain” because the mountain range stretches out to this point and suddenly forms a rock shaped like an elephant’s head drinking water.
 

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