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2. Thiên Trù Pagoda - Hà Tây
Thiên Trù Pagoda, also known as Perfume Pagoda, Trò Pagoda, or Outer Pagoda, holds rich historical significance
3. Côn Sơn Pagoda - Hải Dương
The historical site of Côn Sơn is deeply intertwined with the legacy of many Vietnamese luminaries such as Trần Nguyên Đán, Huyền Quang, and notably the national hero and World Cultural Figure Nguyễn Trãi. The focal point of this historical site is Côn Sơn Pagoda, a place of immense historical, cultural, and religious significance for Vietnam.
4. Thiên Mụ Pagoda (Thừa Thiên - Huế)
Thiên Mụ Pagoda, also known as Linh Mụ Pagoda, is one of the most beautiful spiritual landmarks frequently mentioned in Huế. It is not only immortalized in the romantic poems of Huế but also in songs. Thiên Mụ is regarded as a sacred temple and an unmissable sight for any traveler visiting this ancient capital.
5. One Pillar Pagoda - Hanoi
One Pillar Pagoda (or Bamboo Pagoda) is also known as Diên Hựu Tự or Lotus Tower. It boasts a unique architecture in Vietnam, situated in the heart of Hanoi. The pagoda stands on a single pillar in the middle of a small pond adorned with lotus flowers.
6. Xá Lợi Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh City
The pagoda is located at 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Construction commenced on August 5, 1956, and was inaugurated on May 2-4, 1958. The bell tower has 7 floors, construction began on December 15, 1980, and was inaugurated on December 23, 1961. The Great Ceremonial Hall was brought up to the tower on October 17, 1961, under the witness of the late Venerable Thích Tịnh Khiết.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh City
Constructed from 1964 and completed in 1971, located at 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia (near Cong Ly Bridge), Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, designed by architect Nguyen Ba Lang with the collaboration of architects Le Tan Chuyen and Co Van Hau. The temple grounds cover approximately 6,000 m², comprising three main areas: Tam Quan, the central building, and the towers. The curved tiled roof architecture, intricate carvings, and meticulous details make it a sight to behold.
Mieu Ba Chua Xu Temple, Nui Sam Mountain - An Giang
Mieu Ba Chua Xu is located at the foot of Sam Mountain in Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province. The temple has many mystical legends surrounding its origin, passed down through generations. It is a famous landmark in the Mekong Delta region, attracting nearly 2 million pilgrims and tourists annually. Visitors from all over the country contribute to a lively festival season that lasts for months.
Chùa Đại Tòng Lâm, officially known as Vạn Phật Quang Đại Tòng Lâm Tự, is a grand temple complex located in Quảng Phú hamlet, Tân Thành district, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu province of Vietnam. Established by Most Venerable Thích Thiện Hòa (1907-1978) from Ấn Quang Pagoda (Ho Chi Minh City), the temple was inaugurated in 1958 with the aim of developing it into a large-scale monastery, eventually establishing a Buddhist academy and gathering monks from all over for study and propagation of Buddhist teachings. After his passing in 1978, this aspiration continued to be realized by successive abbots.
Chùa Đại Tòng Lâm boasts a monumental architectural complex comprising temples, meditation halls, pagodas, and a Buddhist college, serving as a center for learning and practice for monks from all regions. Its impressive architecture has earned Vũng Tàu 6 national records, including: the largest main hall, the highest number of Buddha statues, the largest congregation of monks during the An Cư ceremony, the largest single-piece Di Lặc Buddha statue made of granite, the largest Cửu Phẩm Cực Lạc garden featuring the most Amitabha Buddha statues made of granite, and the largest set of Tam Thánh Cực Lạc statues made of granite in Vietnam.
