Top 5 famous pagodas in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is currently the top choice of many domestic and foreign tourists when coming to Kien Giang. Not only are there beautiful beaches, poetic and romantic scenery, but there are also famous and extremely sacred temples. This is an unforgettable highlight in a trip to visit the pearl island of Phu Quoc. And without wasting too much of your time, Rooty Trip would like to take a look at the “beautiful and sacred” pagodas in Phu Quoc right here!

1. Famous temples in Phu Quoc?

1.1. Ho Quoc Pagoda

Ho Quoc pagoda (Photo ST)

Ho Quoc Pagoda, also known as “Tru Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery”, is located in a spiritual tourism area project with an area of ​​up to 110 hectares. This pagoda was built to serve the religious needs of people on the island as well as tourism in Kien Giang province.

With a budget of more than 100 billion VND called for from philanthropists as well as businesses. Ho Quoc Pagoda has a slightly different architectural style compared to the Truc Lam Zen Monastery system in the country. Because it is built entirely of rare ironwood, the height will be lower.

Jade Buddha statue at Ho Quoc Pagoda Phu Quoc

Nestled in the middle of majestic mountains and forests, visitors to Ho Quoc Pagoda will feel the peace, quiet and picturesque beauty. Although it was inaugurated not long ago (since 2012), so far, the temple has attracted many tourists from all over to visit and admire the charming and romantic scenery.

To get to Ho Quoc Pagoda, visitors go from Duong Dong town towards Phu Quoc prison. And about 1km from the road to Bai Sao, on the left there is a small turn to go to Ho Quoc Pagoda. Standing from the temple yard, visitors will see the beautiful blue sea right before their eyes. In the middle of the yard there is a Buddha statue carved from extremely sophisticated monolithic jade.

Address: Suoi Lon hamlet, Duong To, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province

1.2. Hung Quoc Tu Pagoda (Phuoc Thien Pagoda)

Hung Quoc Pagoda Phu Quoc (Photo ST)

This over 60 year old temple (since 1952) is a spiritual destination known to many people when coming to Phu Quoc. With an extremely convenient and easy-to-find location, visitors can easily come and visit. Compared to other temples in Phu Quoc, Hung Quoc Tu Pagoda is not only long-lived but also has extremely beautiful architecture with a combination of yellow and green tones.

Inside Phuoc Thien Pagoda (Photo ST)

To get to Hung Quoc Pagoda, visitors go along Cach Mang Thang Tam Street to the West. Go all the way to the intersection and turn left onto Tran Phu street. Go another 700m and turn left onto Mac Cuu – Nguyen Trung Truc to reach the pagoda.

Address: Quarter 4, Nguyen Trung Truc Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc District.

1.3. Sung Hung Pagoda (Phat Pagoda)

Sung Hung Pagoda – Phu Quoc (Photo ST)

According to recorded data, this is the oldest temple in Phu Quoc. Visitors to the pagoda will be overwhelmed by its magnificence and splendor, and the campus is spacious and airy. Until now, the temple has been restored twice in 1924 and 1960.

Space of Sung Hung Pagoda yard (Photo ST)

Outside the pagoda is a fence with three wavy tiled roof gates decorated with beautiful dragons and phoenixes. In the middle of the temple yard, there is a statue of Bodhisattva Quan Am standing on a lake. The main hall is decorated solemnly with many delicately sculpted statues, creating a sacred space.

Not only is it a place for Buddhists to worship, Sung Hung Pagoda is also a place to keep many valuable artifacts. Among them are Dai Hong Chung, parallel sentences, painted and gilded urns, vivid images recounting the journey to the West of Duong Tang and his students,…

Thanks to its scale and unique architecture, Sung Hung Pagoda has become a spiritual cultural cluster for the people of the island district.

Address: Tran Hung Dao street, Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc district.

1.4. Su Muon Pagoda (Hung Long Tu Pagoda)

In the courtyard of Su Muon Pagoda, there is a statue of a Bodhisattva (Photo ST)

Nestled on the slopes of Dien Tien Mountain, Su Muon Pagoda is an ideal spiritual destination that you should not miss when coming to Phu Quoc. Coming to the temple, visitors feel like entering a different world, surrounded by plants and trees creating a cool and comfortable space.

Three-entrance gate to Su Muon Pagoda (Photo ST)

About 5km from Duong Dong town, it only takes visitors a few minutes by car to get here. In the pagoda yard, there is a statue of Quan Am sitting on a green lotus throne, and on both sides are two natural stone blocks with a strange shape of “dragon flanking, tiger prostrate”.

Su Muon Pagoda was built in traditional architectural style. The stone foundation is 3m high, and the inside is simply decorated with statues of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Standing from the pagoda, visitors will admire the majestic mountains and forests, with lush green grass on all four sides, creating an extremely beautiful picture.

Address: Suoi Da Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province

1.5. Thanh That Duong Dong Pagoda (Cao Dai Pagoda)

Image of Duong Dong Thanh That Pagoda (Photo ST)

Located on a high mountain, to get here, visitors have to climb many steps on a steep slope. Therefore, Thanh That Duong Dong Pagoda is also known by the familiar name Cao Pagoda. If you have the opportunity to come to Phu Quoc, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this place.

The space inside Thanh That Duong Dong Pagoda (Photo ST)

This pagoda was built on the old foundation of the ancient Quan Am pagoda destroyed by war. Today, in the campus of Duong Dong Temple, there is a small shrine as a memorial to Quan Am pagoda. The temple gate is roofed with red bricks, the left gate is for women, and the right gate is for men.

Address: 40 Nguyen Trai, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province.

Hopefully this article about Phu Quoc pagoda will help you find more interesting tourist destinations in Phu Quoc. Wishing you a meaningful and fun trip!

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