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700-year-old Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Bac Giang preserves over 3,000 treasures

Nestled in the tranquil village of Duc La Village, Bac Giang Province, the 700-year-old Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, also known as Duc La Pagoda, stands as a testament to Vietnam's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Exploring 200-year-old artifacts in Long An's iconic pagoda

Long An's renowned ancient pagoda is home to treasures dating back more than 200 years, presented by Lord Nguyen to honor the sanctuary where he once sought shelter.

Discover the ancient charm of Bac Lieu's 137-year-old Khmer temple

Built in 1887, Xiem Can Temple in Bac Lieu stands as a significant cultural and religious landmark. This ancient Khmer temple, with its unique Angkor-inspired architecture, attracts visitors for its historical and artistic value.

Explore the serene beauty of Truc Lam An Giang Monastery

Truc Lam An Giang Monastery is a spiritual tourist destination that attracts many visitors due to its picturesque landscape, likened to a miniature Ha Long Bay in the southern province of An Giang.

Vietnam’s Dau Pagoda: Home to unique 17th-century monastic relics

In 1983, a team of skeptical scientists transported two statues from Dau Pagoda to Bach Mai Hospital for X-ray analysis. Their goal was to verify whether these statues were indeed the relics of two monks from the early 17th century.

A glimpse into Ba Chua Xu Temple, Vietnam's most generous relic site

Discover the spiritual and architectural beauty of Ba Chua Xu Temple, the highest donation-collecting relic site in Vietnam in 2023.

Ang Pagoda: A 1,000-year-old Khmer treasure in Tra Vinh

From its origins in 990 to its modern-day splendor, Ang Pagoda stands as a testament to Khmer architectural artistry.

Relic sites across Vietnam record significant donation income in 2023

The total amount of money collected by relics throughout Vietnam in 2023 reached 4,100 billion VND (US$178 million).

Temple in An Giang has kept deceased monk’s body for decade

The body of a monk who died 10 years ago in An Giang has not decomposed even though it was not preserved with chemicals or special methods.

A visit to Lanh Giang – a sacred temple in Ha Nam

Lanh Giang Temple, also known as Lanh Giang Linh Tu, is located in Moc Nam ward of Duy Tien district in Ha Nam province.

A time-tested pagoda

Bo Da Pagoda stands as an ancient and revered spiritual sanctuary in the northern region of Vietnam.

Exploring largest pagoda in Ben Tre

Van Phuoc Pagoda, nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta’s Ben Tre Province, has become a symbol of spiritual sanctity since its inception in 2000.

Vietnam’s largest pagoda crowded on first Lunar New Year days

Tam Chuc pagoda in northern Ha Nam province, the largest Buddhist temple in Vietnam and one of the largest in the world, has welcomed hordes of pilgrims during the opening days of the Lunar New Year.

Artists’ Pagoda reopened before Tet

The Artists’ Pagoda in HCM City’s Go Vap District is scheduled to reopen before the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins on February 10.

“The quintessence of solemn Chem Temple” awakens cultural heritage

2000-year-old Chem Temple in Hanoi is Vietnam’s oldest temple. The temple on the bank of the Red River is not only of great historical, cultural, and spiritual importance but also has a unique architecture.

Ba Trieu Temple at risk from terms

Ba Trieu Temple Relic Site has been experiencing termite damage to its botanical garden for years, and since 2023, the damage has gotten worse.

Discovering ancient Vietnamese heritage at Thay Pagoda

Situated at the foot of an arc-shaped limestone mountain overlooking the plains of Sai Son Commune, the pagoda stands among picturesque villages in a mesmerising mountainous landscape akin to a realm of enchantment.

The beauty of the most sacred temple in Hanoi

Thay Pagoda, also known as Ca pagoda or Thien Phuc Tu (Temple of Heavenly Blessings), is located at the foot of Thay mountain in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi.

Som Rong pagoda in Soc Trang province

Soc Trang has 92 Khmer pagodas. Som Rong is a spacious pagoda with unique Khmer architecture. In April the Soc Trang provincial People’s Committee issued a document recognizing Som Rong as a provincial tourist destination.

800-year-old temple houses largest driftwood Buddha statue in Vietnam

This ancient temple in the northern port city of Hai Phong is known for the wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering nirvana made with the largest monolithic driftwood in Vietnam.