The pagoda was built in the 11th century, under the Ly dynasty but badly damaged during wars in subsequent centuries. Not until the Le dynasty under King Le Du Tong (1705 – 1728) was the pagoda reconstructed.

The pagoda covers many large and small items, consisting of three main zones: a garden, a main worshipping hall, and a tower garden.

The Bo Da pagoda was recognised as Vietnam’s special national relic site in 2016