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Chau Thoi Pagoda atop Chau Thoi Mountain, Thai Son Pagoda on Mount Cau, the pagoda with the longest Buddha statue on its roof in Asia, or Ba Thien Hau Pagoda... These are the exceptional temples found only in Binh Duong.
1. Chau Thoi Pagoda
Nestled on the peak of Chau Thoi Mountain in Binh An commune, Di An district, Chau Thoi Pagoda is one of the oldest temples in Binh Duong province. Its unique Buddhist architectural structures and tranquil, airy ambiance attract numerous visitors from afar. Chau Thoi Pagoda currently preserves many valuable cultural and historical statues and bells. It houses a bronze statue ensemble in the main hall, including 18 Arhats and Diem Vuong Palace made of baked clay, 3 stone statues dating back to the 18th century, a centuries-old wooden statue of Quan Am...
2. Thai Son Pagoda
Upon reaching Mount Cau, visitors encounter the serene beauty of Thai Son Pagoda nestled halfway up the mountain at an altitude of about 50 meters. Founded in 1988 by Venerable Thich Dat Pham (also known as Master Sau), the temple complex spans over 5 hectares, featuring majestic Triple Gate, antique green-tiled roofs, the Nine-Storey Great Tower standing at 36 meters with 9 floors, a 12-meter tall statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, grand Main Hall, and exquisite Jade Palace built in the ancient Eastern architectural style. During Buddha's Birthday, major full moon days (January, July, October), the site is bustling with pilgrims offering incense, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Particularly on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of the eighth lunar month, known as the 'Mother' festival, Mount Cau and the Holy See of Tay Ninh celebrate the largest festival of the year.
3. Hoi Khanh Pagoda
Also boasting a unique rooftop statue, Hoi Khanh Pagoda in Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong, holds the record for the longest reclining Buddha statue on its roof in Asia. With dimensions of 52 meters in length, 12 meters in height, and lying 24 meters above the ground, it is also the longest reclining Buddha statue in Vietnam. The pagoda is not only a place of worship but also a center for Buddhist study in the region.
4. Tibetan Pagoda
Located in Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong, Tibetan Pagoda attracts visitors with the largest Da Mo Su To statue made of hair in Vietnam. Standing at 2.32 meters tall, it is primarily made from the hair of Buddhist followers, resin, and lime. The statue's distinctive feature lies in its distinctly Vietnamese appearance, with Da Mo wearing a conical hat on his carrying pole.
5. Ba Thien Hau Pagoda
Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Binh Duong (commonly known as Ba Binh Duong Pagoda) or Ba Thien Hau Temple, formally known as Thien Hau Palace, is currently located at 4 Nguyen Du Street, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province. This temple was established by Vietnamese Chinese communities to worship the goddess Thien Hau Thanh Mau. The temple consists of three rows of houses, with the main hall bearing the inscription 'Thien Hau Palace' in the middle, and on the two main doors are the words 'Quoc Thai Dan An', while the sides feature couplets praising the virtues of the goddess. The main festival at the temple is solemnly held on the 14th and full moon days of the lunar January every year. The most crowded and joyful event is the procession of the goddess on the full moon day.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourMarch 16, 2015
