Located on Ton Duc Thang street in the center of Soc Trang city, Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, also known as Som Rong Pagoda, is a unique Khmer cultural architectural work, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. , tourism.
More than 600 years ago, Som Rong Pagoda was built with wooden bamboo and simple thatched roof. Around the pagoda, there were many Som Rong trees growing and growing, so people named this tree species for the pagoda. After many renovations, Som Rong Pagoda has its present spacious appearance.
Som Rong Pagoda was built in the same architectural style as other Southern Khmer pagodas on a total area of 5 hectares including: Main hall, sala, house for monks and library to serve local people. The architectural works inside the pagoda are decorated with many cultural symbols, typical patterns of the Khmer people and are covered with colorful gold foil.
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