Nam Dieu Temple - Hoian Information

From Hoi An coach station, go along Huynh Thuc Khang Street, about 1500 m to the west, then turn to Cam Ha Market. The temple (in Hamlet 6, Cam Ha Commune) is about 500m from here.

The temple is dedicated to the Founding Father of the craft of making pottery and tiles. It is located at the heart of the pottery village of Thanh Ha, on a large open area surrounded by many brick and tile kilns. Nam Dieu Temple comprises four small shrines. To Nghe (Founding Father) Temple and Thai Giam (Eunuch) Temple face south. Am Linh Temple also looks south but is a little back behind. Son Tinh Nhi Vi (Two Mountain Genies) Temple faces west-northwest. These temples all have pan-tile roofs. The religious architectural constructions of Thanh Ha Village are now being restored by the Relic Management Board of Hoi An.