Chua Huong (Perfume pagoda) is located in Huong son (Perfume mountain)
70 km southwest of Hanoi. Chua Huong is not one temple but a cluster of
temples and shrines in the general vicinity of Huong son. The pagoda(s)
are located in My Duc hamlet in the province of Ha Tay former (Hanoi
now). According to the book, Huong Son Thien Tru Pha, Huong Tich temple
was built during the reign of Le Chinh Hoa (1680-1705), by a monk who
happened on the site on his way to search for enlightenment. Other
shrines and temples were later built in this area to take advantage of
the beautiful scenery in this area