Return to Soc Trang, visit the brilliant yellow Ta Mon pagoda

(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.

(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.

Serey Tamon Pagoda, also known as Ta Mon Pagoda, is located in Dao Vien hamlet, Vien Binh commune, Tran De district, Soc Trang province, about 20km from Soc Trang city center. The pagoda is covered in a brilliant yellow color, extremely prominent. Photo: Henry Duong

Surrounding the temple grounds is a solid fence decorated with many beautiful patterns and motifs. Photo: Henry Duong

On the top of each column in the main hall is a statue of Krud (bird man), half a bird, half a human or a fairy, standing with both arms outstretched to support the temple roof. Photo: Henry Duong

Other buildings in the temple grounds such as the  ceremony yard, library, sala, dining room, warehouse... are all exquisitely decorated down to every detail. Photo: Henry Duong

According to the Soc Trang Province Tourism Information Center, the main hall of Ta Mon Pagoda has an area of ​​about 999 square meters, built on two levels and has a higher foundation than other buildings. Photo: Henry Duong

The main hall has a magnificent and massive beauty, adorned with striking colors and golden patterns that represent traditional Khmer architecture. Photo: Henry Duong

This place mainly serves the beliefs of local people, not many tourists visit, so it still maintains peace and tranquility. Photo: Henry Duong

The pagoda is located quite far from the center of Soc Trang city, but the unique architecture is worth visitors to admire. Photo: Henry Duong.

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Source : Sài Gòn Tiếp Thị

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