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With Buddha's Birthday approaching, join Travellive in exploring 5 famous temples in Ho Chi Minh City, where you can find peace of mind and pray for good fortune for yourself and your family during this special occasion.
Phap Hoa Pagoda
Located at 870 Truong Sa Street, Ward 14, District 3, this is one of the oldest temples in Ho Chi Minh City. With nearly a century of history, Phap Hoa Temple offers a peaceful space, an ideal place for contemplation amidst the bustling city. The temple is not only notable for its ancient architecture but also serves as a center of Buddhist culture, attracting many people seeking peace and tranquility.
The Pháp Hoa Pagoda shines brightly during the Buddha's Birthday celebration.
During the Buddha's Birthday celebrations, Pháp Hoa Pagoda becomes even more special with solemn rituals and a sacred atmosphere, offering visitors profound spiritual experiences.
On every major festival, thousands of Buddhists gather here to participate in the lantern-releasing ceremony.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
Located at 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 7, District 3, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is famous for its unique architecture.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda has long been a familiar spiritual destination for locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.
Built in the 1960s and completed in 1971, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda covers an area of over 6000 m² with soaring curved tiled roofs and exquisite carvings. The pagoda is not only a sacred place for prayer but also an ideal destination attracting many visitors interested in exploring Buddhist culture. During the Buddha's Birthday celebration, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda often organizes many meaningful activities, attracting many Buddhists and tourists to participate.
Within the grounds of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.
Vietnam National Temple
Located on the bustling 3/2 Street, Vietnam National Pagoda stands out with its tallest tower in Vietnam. The unique architecture and grand scale of this pagoda are a major attraction for visitors. It is not only an important historical landmark but also a place where visitors can find inner peace.
The most prominent feature within the grounds of Vietnam National Pagoda is the 13-story tower (Da Bao Tower), reaching a height of 63 meters.
Upon entering the temple grounds, visitors can admire an architectural space deeply rooted in Northern Buddhism. The temple stands out in the vast space with its exquisite design and striking golden eaves. During Buddha's Birthday celebrations, the temple becomes a must-visit destination with many unique rituals and ceremonies, creating a sacred and solemn atmosphere.
During the Buddha's Birthday celebrations, this place attracts a large number of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers.
Xa Loi Pagoda
Built over 60 years ago, Xa Loi Pagoda at 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, Ward 7, District 3, is one of the most famous pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City. Xa Loi Pagoda is not only associated with many important historical milestones of Vietnamese Buddhism but is also known for its exquisite and unique architecture.
Xa Loi Pagoda - a large pagoda recognized as one of the important historical sites of Ho Chi Minh City.
It can be said that Xa Loi Pagoda is one of the structures built in a modern architectural style in Vietnam. The pagoda complex includes: a triple-arched gate, the main hall, a lecture hall, a bell tower, a landscaped garden area, and other important structures.
On ordinary days, the temple attracts many Buddhists and tourists who come to worship. During the Buddha's Birthday celebration, it becomes even more crowded as people come to participate in traditional rituals and experience the serene and peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city.
The serene grounds of the temple.
Hue Nghiem Pagoda
Located at 299B Luong Dinh Cua Street, Binh Khanh Ward, District 2, Hue Nghiem Pagoda attracts visitors not only because of its ancient and unique architecture but also because of its spacious, airy grounds with many trees.
The temple was built in the style of traditional Northern Vietnamese temples combined with Japanese temple architecture.
This place is famous for its 12-meter-tall, 60-ton statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, exquisitely carved from a single block of granite. The statue was donated by the abbot of Kim Son Temple (Northern California, USA). Another unique feature of Hue Nghiem Temple is the large stone steles meticulously depicting each of the Buddha's precepts, a feature not found in every temple.
The main hall of the temple.
Hue Nghiem Pagoda only opens its main hall on holidays, the 15th day of the lunar month, and the 1st day of the lunar month. Therefore, visitors should note the visiting hours to avoid missing the opportunity to admire and explore the unique architecture of this pagoda. In particular, the lectures by Venerable Thich Tri Quang always attract a large number of monks, nuns, and hundreds of Buddhist followers to the pagoda to participate in the study and practice.
