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Saigon, not just known as a dynamic and highly developed city, is also home to many beautiful and spiritually significant pagodas. These pagodas not only represent the spiritual essence of Saigon's residents but also showcase unique architecture, ancient artifacts, and historical Buddha statues. Let's admire the beautiful pagodas in Saigon through this article.
Must-visit beautiful pagodas in Saigon
1. Buu Long Pagoda
- Address: 81 Nguyen Xien – Long Binh Ward – District 9 – Ho Chi Minh City
Buu Long Pagoda - A beautiful pagoda in Saigon (Photo collection)
Buu Long Pagoda, also known by the venerable name Thiền Viện Tổ Đình Bửu Long, is situated in an area of over 11 hectares surrounded by lush greenery. The serene atmosphere of this place will bring peace and comfort to your soul.
Panoramic view of Buu Long Pagoda from a distance (Photo collection)
From a distance, travelers can easily spot the temple through the sparkling image of the golden spire against the azure sky. Locals living around the temple refer to it as the Thai Temple, as just a glance makes you feel like you're traveling to Thailand.
Known not only as a profoundly spiritual place in Saigon but also leaving an impression with its intricately designed architecture. Let's admire the beautiful photos at Buu Long Pagoda below.
Temple with many beautiful scenes for you to freely check-in (Photo collection)
Another beautiful corner at Buu Long Pagoda (Photo collection)
Beautiful and splendid interior of Buu Long Pagoda (Photo collection)
Memorable moments of tourists visiting Buu Long Pagoda (Photo collection)
2. Giac Lam Pagoda
- Address: 118 Lac Long Quan – Ward 10 – Tan Binh District – Ho Chi Minh City
Enchanting and mystical image of Giac Lam Pagoda in the mist (Photo collection)
One of the beautiful and ancient pagodas in Saigon, built in 1744 and still standing today. Giac Lam Pagoda is also known by various other names such as Son Can Pagoda, Cam Son, or Cam Đệm.
Giac Lam Pagoda features a typical architecture for southern pagodas, with a three-letter layout and 98 supporting columns. Inside, it is adorned with 113 ancient statues made from various beautiful materials.
A quiet and peaceful corner at Giac Lam Pagoda (Photo collection)
Inside the pagoda, numerous precious materials showcase its rich history, culture, and architectural artistry. A unique feature distinguishes Giac Lam Pagoda from others – the use of nearly 7,500 delicately crafted plates along the walls of the Buddha hall, ancestral tower, western corridor, and roof. This distinctive element led to Giac Lam Pagoda being recognized by the Vietnam Record Center as the pagoda with the most decorative plates in Vietnam.
Here are some images captured at Giac Lam Pagoda.
Interior space of Giac Lam Pagoda (Photo collection)
Image of the gate of Giac Lam Pagoda - Saigon (Photo collection)
3. Xa Loi Pagoda
- Address: 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan – Ward 7 – District 3 – Ho Chi Minh City
Image of Xa Loi stupa (Photo collection)
It can be said that Xa Loi Pagoda is one of the first pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City built in an entirely new architectural style. The upper part is the main hall, and the lower part is the lecture hall. Moreover, the pagoda is a historical witness to the Buddhists' struggle against the authoritarian regime of Ngo Dinh Diem, who discriminated against and oppressed religions.
Image of Xa Loi Pagoda gate - Ho Chi Minh City (Photo collection)
The pagoda is constructed to worship the founder of Buddhism, so it is named Xa Loi Pagoda. The structure of the pagoda includes the main hall dedicated to Buddha Shakyamuni, a lecture hall, a library, a bell tower, offices, congregational halls, a monks' residence, a book publishing room, meditation rooms, a guest room, and restrooms.
Image of the interior space at Xa Loi Pagoda (Photo collection)
Moreover, it also houses the tallest bell tower in Vietnam, consisting of 7 floors, each floor dedicated to a Buddha and standing 32 meters tall. Especially, the highest floor holds a giant bell weighing up to 2 tons.
Festival scene at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Photo collection)
4. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
- Address: 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Ward 7 – District 3 – Ho Chi Minh City
Scenery at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda from above (Photo collection)
Perched on a low hill, surrounded by mountains and rivers, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda exudes an ancient and serene beauty. It attracts numerous tourists from both inside and outside the country to visit and admire this temple.
Image of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda gate (Photo collection)
According to legend, the pagoda was built from the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010-1028) to the reign of King Tran Thanh Tong (1258-1278), with high-ranking monks contributing to its grandeur. King Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308) renounced the throne to become a monk at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, establishing the Vietnamese Buddhist Meditation School.
Solemn atmosphere inside Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Photo collection)
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is a prominent and beautiful temple in Ho Chi Minh City, known for its tall and most sophisticated stone tower in Vietnam, consisting of 7 layers and standing at 14 meters tall.
5. The One-Pillar Pagoda
- Address: 100 Dang Van Bi – Binh Tho Ward – Thu Duc District – Ho Chi Minh City
Image of One-Pillar Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo collection)
Referred to as the One-Pillar Pagoda of the South, built by Venerable Thich Tri Dung in 1958 and completed in 1977. Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda follows the architectural style of ancient temples in the North, from the arrangement of altars to the intricate floral patterns.
Image of Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda gate – Saigon (Photo collection)
Located in the middle of Long Nhan Lake, surrounded by green water all year round, under the lake adorned with beautiful pink lotus flowers.
One of the tourist attractions at Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda (Photo collection)
The temple is constructed with the purpose of being a scenic spot for everyone to admire. It also serves as a place for expatriates to satisfy their homesickness. Moreover, visitors can marvel at a 61 kg statue of Bronze Earth Store Bodhisattva here.
Above are the beautiful temples in Saigon. Wishing you an exciting exploration of this land, and don't forget to easily book your accommodation at VNTRIP!
