Chua Huong is not one temple but a cluster of temples and shrines in the general vicinity of Huong son.
Chua Huong (Perfume pagoda) is located in Huong son (Perfume mountain) 70 km southwest of Hanoi. 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.