The Tam Quan gate, or three-entrance gate, leads to the old temple complex built in 1626 and known as Ba Mu Temple though locals dubbed it 'Midfife' temple. The gates face Hai Ba Trung Street and are a perfect example of the classical Vietnamnese style of architecture featured in numerous pagodas and temples throughout the country.
The three-entrance gates lead to a large ground and two worshipping areas of the complex dedicated to a god-protector, a goddess who gives wealth and secures safe life, 36 heavenly protectors and 12 midwives who help mothers to give birth to their babies and then guard them from evil. The temple is a popular destination for locals who bring there their kids seeking blessing, peaceful life, happiness and health for the young members of the family.
Hoi An is easily reached from Hue or Da Nang either by bus or a taxi ride. The nearest airport to Hoi An is Da Nang, just under an hour drive from the centre, and flights from Air Asia, Cathay Pacific and Vietnam Airlines are among the many that fly in from all over Asia, as well as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The nearest train station is also in Danang.
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Ba Mu Temple Gates in Hoi An Open to Public
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The guests of Hoi An, a city on Vietnam’s central coast in Quang Nam province, known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals, will be able to visit and walk through the intricately decorated gates of the 17th century temple, previously closed to public.