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Chùa Hộ Quốc, also known as Trúc Lâm Hộ Quốc Zen Monastery, is the largest temple in Phu Quoc district, Kiên Giang province. As part of the nationwide Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery system, nestled against the mountains with a view of the sea, this temple attracts numerous visitors.
Aerial view of Chùa Hộ Quốc (Photo by ST)
Address and Directions
- Chùa Hộ Quốc is located at Suối Lớn Hamlet, Dương Tơ Commune, Phú Quốc District, Kiên Giang Province.
- Directions on Maps
To reach the temple, travelers can go from Đông Dương town towards Phú Quốc prison, approximately 1 km before reaching Bãi Sao, there is a left turn leading to Chùa Hộ Quốc.
Explore the temple's scenery
The gate of Chùa Hộ Quốc reflects the distinctive Lý-Trần architectural style (Photo by ST)
Covering an area of 12 hectares, Chùa Hộ Quốc stands as the largest temple in the Mekong Delta region. With its back against the mountains and facing the sea, the temple boasts an incredibly picturesque natural landscape. Its spacious front faces the vast ocean, while its rear is enveloped by lush mountains. Standing at the temple, one can gaze upon the expansive ocean. Thanks to its location, the atmosphere here is remarkably pleasant and cool.
The scenery of Chùa Hộ Quốc – a Phú Quốc tourist attraction (Photo by ST)
Architecture of Chùa Hộ Quốc
The architecture of the temple is a blend of Lý and Trần dynasty styles. Upon entering, visitors will encounter a spacious courtyard featuring a 3-meter-tall solid marble Buddha statue intricately carved. Every detail of the statue is meticulously crafted, exuding a sense of grace and elegance.
The solid marble Buddha statue here (Photo by ST)
Behind the statue is an image of a phoenix carved on a white plaster background spanning 70 steps leading up to the main hall of the temple.
The temple scene at sunset alongside the 70-step phoenix mural (Photo by ST)
Ascending the 70 stone steps leads to the main hall of Chùa Hộ Quốc. Although it belongs to the Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery system, the architecture of Chùa Hộ Quốc differs slightly from other Zen monasteries. The height of the temple halls varies due to the lengths of the ironwood trees. Every architectural detail of the temple is meticulously crafted. The entire architecture of the temple is made of ironwood and original stone. There is also an altar for worshipping Đức Ông as in Northern Vietnam.
Main hall of Chùa Hộ Quốc (Photo by ST)
Each detail is intricately crafted from ironwood with meticulous carvings (Photo by ST)
The temple's architecture is mainly wood-based (Photo by ST)
Guardian Deity statue inside the temple
People from all corners, including monks and devotees, come to Chùa Hộ Quốc not only to pay their respects but also to admire the scenic beauty of this place.
