Reconstruction has begun at Vietnam's 800-year-old Pho Quang Pagoda, where workers are rebuilding its main hall while preserving priceless relics damaged in a 2024 fire.

Amid the vast waters of Truong Sa, Phan Vinh Pagoda carries the name of a fallen naval captain, bringing together Buddhism, remembrance and maritime life.

Across Truong Sa (Spratlys) Archipelago, traditional Vietnamese pagodas rise above the sea as places of serenity and "spiritual markers" contributing to the affirmation of national sovereignty.

Far from the mainland, the sound of temple bells carries across the sea, offering peace, hope and a sense of home on Vietnam's frontier islands.

Beyond its architecture, a 400-year-old temple in Nghe An is home to rare relics that reveal centuries of Vietnamese history.

At Vietnam's northern gateway, Mau Temple has become both a sacred destination and a cultural symbol of the nation's borderlands.

Built on the site of a 19th-century temple, Phat Bao Pagoda has been transformed into one of Ho Chi Minh City's most distinctive Buddhist landmarks, adorned with hundreds of dragon sculptures.

Overlooking the Perfume River for more than four centuries, Thien Mu Pagoda is one of Vietnam's most celebrated Buddhist landmarks and home to two National Treasures.

Nestled amid the vast seascape of Cu Lao Cham, Hai Tang Pagoda in Tan Hiep Island Commune, Da Nang, has long served as a centre of spiritual life and cultural heritage for local residents and visitors alike.

After nearly four decades in Vietnam, French photographer Nicolas Cornet spent three years documenting the country's temples, preserving both their architecture and the living traditions surrounding them.

Beneath the islands of Van Don lie ancient pagodas, towers and artifacts that reveal the spiritual heart of one of Vietnam’s most important medieval ports.

Hidden inside King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is a remarkable 17th-century wooden relic carved with a mother dragon and five young dragons, a masterpiece of Vietnamese folk art.

A 3.8-ton statue of Shakyamuni Buddha carved from a single block of jade is drawing pilgrims and visitors to Quynh Lam Pagoda, one of the most significant Buddhist sites in northern Vietnam.

Unlike traditional Dong Son bronze drums, this unique artifact features two enclosed drum faces and has earned recognition as a national record holder.

For centuries, the Ngoc Nu statue at Dau Pagoda has captivated visitors with its lifelike beauty and delicate expression, becoming one of Vietnam’s greatest sculptural treasures.

The remains of Dong Duong Monastery continue to reveal the grandeur of a once-influential Buddhist hub.

From a dilapidated shelter, a centuries-old temple has been brought back to life through community effort and a unique construction approach.

Perched at an altitude of around 600 meters, Am Cac Pagoda is not only a sacred spiritual site but also a place of enduring mystery, drawing visitors with a centuries-old Buddha relief carved into a massive stone.

The story of Lien Phai Pagoda is inseparable from its founder - a nobleman who abandoned privilege to establish a uniquely Vietnamese Zen tradition.