The presence of pagodas with Khmer Buddhist architecture is a unique cultural feature of the Southern region. Let's take a look at 10 outstanding Khmer pagodas in this land.
1. Kh'Leang Pagoda. Located in Ward 6 of Soc Trang City, Kh'Leang Pagoda was formed in 1533 and is one of the oldest and most representative Khmer pagodas of Southern Khmer architecture. A copy of this work has been built at the Cultural Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in the capital Hanoi.
2. Bat Pagoda. Located in Ward 3 of Soc Trang City, Bat Pagoda is also known as Ma Toc Pagoda or Mahatup Pagoda, built in 1569. The pagoda has ancient Khmer architecture, located in the middle of a shady garden, famous as a place of residence. of many giant crow bats.
3. Chen Kieu Pagoda. Located in Dai Tam commune, My Xuyen district, Soc Trang province, Chen Kieu pagoda also known as Sa Lon pagoda or Wat Chro Luong, was first built in 1815. The pagoda is known nationwide for its use of millions of ceramic pieces Porcelain for wall cladding and architectural details.
4. Ang Pagoda. Located next to the famous Ba Om pond landscape of Tra Vinh City, Ang Pagoda has the Khmer name Angkorajaborey, with a history dating back to about 990. The architecture of this thousand-year-old pagoda is considered a model for traditional architecture. Khmer Buddhism.
5. Hang Pagoda. Located in Chau Thanh town, Chau Thanh district, Tra Vinh province, Hang Pagoda (official name is Kompong Chray Pagoda) was founded in 1637. The name Hang Pagoda originates from a "one-of-a-kind" construction. " of the temple, which is a side gate built like a cave.
6. Nodol Pagoda. Located in Dai An commune, Ta Cu district, Tra Vinh province, Nodol pagoda was first built in 1678. After a major renovation in 2009-2012, the pagoda has a very majestic and splendid appearance. The pagoda is also known as Stork Pagoda because the pagoda garden is home to many wild birds.
7. Ong Mat Pagoda. Located in Ward 1 of Tra Vinh City, Ong Mat Pagoda (official name Bodhisálaràja Pagoda) was first built in 642, and is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. The name Ong Mat Pagoda is said to originate from monk Meas, who was the abbot of the pagoda in the past.
8. Xiem Can Pagoda. Located in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu City, Xiem Can Pagoda has the Khmer name Komphisako, built in 1887. The pagoda has many sophisticated works, located on a 4-hectare campus, and is one of the architectural complexes. The largest religion in the Southwest region.
9. Chantarangsay Pagoda. Located on the banks of the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, Chantarangsay Pagoda (the pagoda's name means Moonlight in Vietnamese) was founded by Khmer monk Lam Em in 1946. This is the oldest Khmer pagoda and the most beautiful in Ho Chi Minh City.
10. Pitu Khosa Toothaya Temple. Located in Ninh Kieu district of Can Tho City, Pitu Khosa Rangsay Pagoda has the Vietnamese name Vien Quang Pagoda, established in 1948. After a major restoration in the 2000s, the pagoda became the only Khmer pagoda in Vietnam Built in a unique high-rise building style.
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Update day : 06/10/2023
(SGTT) - Kh'leang Pagoda is located on Ton Duc Thang Street, Soc Trang City. This is one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in the province.
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DNVN - Soc Trang is a province in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. This place has many famous tourist attractions, attracting domestic and foreign tourists. Below are some famous tourist attractions in Soc Trang.
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Soc Trang is known as the land of temples and festivals. That is why Soc Trang has many monuments and tourist attractions associated with worship facilities and religious beliefs bearing unique national cultural imprints such as: Bat Pagoda, Kh'leang Pagoda or Chua pagoda. In those unique relics, it is impossible not to mention Buu Son Tu that Buddhists and tourists near and far are used to calling Clay Pagoda.
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(SGTT) - Besides Chen Kieu Pagoda and Kh'leang Pagoda, Ta Mon Pagoda is also one of the beautiful pagodas that tourists can visit when coming to Soc Trang.
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From Soc Trang city, go more than 60km by road along National Highway 1A, to Phu Loc town (Thanh Tri district), then turn onto National Highway 61B and go about 24km to Nga Nam town. This is one of the administrative units in the key economic region of Soc Trang province, with relatively synchronous roads, including Quan Lo Phung Hiep connecting National Highway 60. In addition, Nga Nam has waterways. connecting localities and neighboring areas such as: Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Hau Giang, ... with 5 tributaries converging into Cho Noi - a busy commercial spot with charming and unique river scenery. A corner of Nga Nam inner market
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STO - In the Mekong Delta, probably only Cu Lao Dung district (Soc Trang) is a true "island district" when completely separate from the mainland. All trade routes connecting the island to the mainland until now (February 2023) are large ferries, small ferries, ferry boats... The late musician Hong Son (Soc Trang) has a song written about Cu Lao Dung with The title "Returning to An Thanh" with just over ten sentences describes the entire scenery of this land: "Returning to my hometown when the river was full. The sugar cane banks sparkled with the sunset. In the forest of Cu Lao Dung, in the changing winds, whoever canoe canoe down the water with a leisurely rowing rhythm...".
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Nearly 300 pink trumpet trees bloomed simultaneously on the road to the administrative area of Chau Thanh district, Soc Trang province. Every day hundreds of people from all over the Mekong Delta region come here to take photos.
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Tourist attractions in Soc Trang bring many interesting surprises of a colorful land of the Southwest. Explore these famous places in detail right below!
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Immediately explore 11 historical sites in Soc Trang famous for their special marks for you to experience on your journey to the river region.
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Exploring Soc Trang will be more complete when you enjoy the culinary quintessence here. Don't miss the list of top Soc Trang restaurants suggested by 63STravel to have an unforgettable culinary journey here!
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