The 'unique' temple made of snail shells is famous in Vietnam

ANTD.VN - Tu Van Pagoda, commonly known as Oc Pagoda, is located on April 3 Street (Cam Linh Ward, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa). Thanks to its extremely unique architecture, this temple is not only a place for people's religious activities but also a unique tourist destination, attracting many tourists to admire.

ANTD.VN - Tu Van Pagoda, commonly known as Oc Pagoda, is located on April 3 Street (Cam Linh Ward, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa). Thanks to its extremely unique architecture, this temple is not only a place for people's religious activities but also a unique tourist destination, attracting many tourists to admire.

After more than 50 years of existence and development, the pagoda still retains its unique features with a unique sculpture and architecture style in Vietnam.

After more than 50 years of existence and development, the pagoda still retains its unique features with a unique sculpture and architecture style in Vietnam.

This is a unique temple built from coral and snail shells - one of the famous and interesting spiritual tourist attractions that visitors cannot miss.

Oc Pagoda is also known as Tu Van Pagoda, built in 1968 about 60km south of Nha Trang city.

When entering the temple grounds, visitors will clearly feel a pure, fresh space surrounded by trees and lawns, stretching from the gate to the main hall.

Along there are majestic Buddha statues scattered throughout the campus.

The tower has a two-storey structure, the upper floor worships Buddha, the lower floor is for visitors. The space inside the pagoda is mysterious, the four surfaces have unique patterns handcrafted from billions of seashells and snail shells; creating a unique and new look, but still containing the inherent peacefulness and sacredness of temples.

The heart of Bao Tich tower is concentrically circular. The tower's dome is conical in shape and is inlaid with colorful snail shell patterns. Entering the tower, looking up, you will feel as if you are in the middle of a giant snail shell

Những họa tiết, hoa văn bắt mắt kết hợp bởi các vỏ ốc, vỏ sò khiến không gian tòa tháp thêm phần huyền bí , kỳ diệu .

The tower is built entirely from shells, seashells, and corals delicately and skillfully bonded together.

Coming to Oc Pagoda, visitors cannot miss the journey down to "18 levels of hell", about 500 meters long, built from coral stones, snail shells, and seashells. The outside is surrounded by a dragon figure winding around Bao Tich tower.

The pagoda is the highlight of tourism in the Ba Ngoi coastal area of ​​Cam Ranh Bay. Coming here, visitors are surprised by the beauty emanating from the strange architecture of the building.

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