Su Muon Pagoda (Hung Long Tu) – Explore Phu Quoc’s spiritual tourist destination

Su Muon Pagoda (Am Su Muon) is a famous spiritual tourist destination in Phu Quoc, also known as Hung Long Tu Pagoda or Su Muon Pagoda. This is a place visited by many tourists thanks to its ancient and quiet appearance.

In the article below, Rooty Trip will share with you information such as an overview of the pagoda, unique attractions at Su Muon Pagoda and what to keep in mind when visiting here.

Su Muon Pagoda is a famous spiritual tourist destination in Phu Quoc

1. Overview of Su Muon Pagoda in Phu Quoc

Su Muon Pagoda is a famous sacred 91-year-old ancient pagoda in Phu Quoc. So what is the geographical location of this temple and how long has its history been? Let’s explore with Rooty Trip now!

1.1 Where is Su Muon Pagoda?

Su Muon Pagoda is located in Suoi Da hamlet, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province. The pagoda is about 5km west of Duong Dong town center on provincial road 47.

• Sightseeing ticket price: Free
• Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily

1.2 History of Su Muon Pagoda

Su Muon Pagoda, also known as – Hung Long Tu Phu Quoc, is an ancient pagoda and a familiar religious site loved by both islanders and tourists. The history of the pagoda’s formation is as follows:

• Initially, the pagoda was quite small and built mainly of leaves and wood. The pagoda was built in 1932 by a monk named Nguyen Kim Mon.
• During the chaos of war in 1945, Su Mon Pagoda was almost completely burned down.
• In 1955, Zen master Gia Minh passed away, monk Minh Uc returned here and rebuilt the temple. Today, Su Muon Pagoda is a famous spiritual destination that attracts tourists because of its peaceful setting, sacred space and unique architecture.

Su Muon Pagoda – a sacred pagoda with a long history

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2. How to get to Su Muon Pagoda?

From Duong Dong town center, visitors can travel by motorbike or taxi along Duong Dong – Ham Ninh road to the West, then turn right and climb 60 stone steps.

In addition, visitors can travel by bus number 20 from Duong Dong bus station to Ham Ninh bus station then take a motorbike taxi or taxi to the temple.

Taxi is a familiar means of transportation when visiting Su Muon Pagoda

3. What unique places should you visit at Su Muon Pagoda?

Coming to Su Muon Pagoda, you definitely cannot miss the following 4 points:

3.1 Peaceful and peaceful scene

Visitors to Su Muon Pagoda will enjoy peaceful natural scenery, surrounded by green hills creating a fresh, quiet atmosphere. Therefore, Su Muon Pagoda is the ideal place for the soul to be pure, gentle and washed away from worries.

Su Muon Pagoda is surrounded by cool green trees

3.2 Buddhist architectural style

Su Muon Pagoda was built in the traditional Buddhist architectural style, most notably the 36-high, 350-ton marble statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. In addition, the temple also has other works such as:

• Main hall: The main hall of the pagoda has bold traditional architecture with simple decoration but full of solemnity and purity.

Main hall with simple but solemn decoration

• Bodhisattva statue on a lotus throne: Going through 60 steps, visitors will encounter the prominent statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus throne right in front of the pagoda. On both sides are two natural stone blocks carved in unique dragon and tiger shapes, often called “dragons flanking, tigers worshiping” by people.

The Bodhisattva statue on a lotus is a unique feature of Su Muon Pagoda

• 200-year-old ancient Konia tree: Moving behind Su Muon Pagoda, visitors will admire the over 200-year-old Konia tree spreading its shadow over the entire area and underneath the tree is a blooming Shakyamuni Buddha statue gentle smile.

Shakyamuni Buddha statue under a 200-year-old Konia tree

• Patriarch Pagoda: Due to the war, the ancestral pagoda was destroyed and burned by the French. Later generations of abbots immediately rebuilt the old, simple temple foundation to commemorate the patriarch.

The ancestral pagoda is simple but no less solemn

Rustic and sacred ancestral pagoda (Source: Labor Newspaper)

3.3 Days of worship

Besides the pure space and unique architecture, Su Muon Pagoda also regularly organizes Buddhist holidays such as Vu Lan ceremony, Buddha’s birthday… Coming here, visitors can experience major ceremonies. and pray for yourself and your family to be healthy and safe.

Below are some pictures at Su Muon Pagoda that visitors can refer to:

60 stone steps at Su Muon Pagoda (Source: iVIVU)

Large Buddha statue on the steps to Su Muon Pagoda (Source: iVIVU)

Statue of “dragon flanking” at Su Muon Pagoda (Source: Labor Newspaper)

Statue of “tiger ambush” at Su Muon Pagoda (Source: Labor Newspaper)

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4. What to note when visiting Su Muon Pagoda

• When visiting Su Muon Pagoda, you need to note the following 5 things:
• You need to wear polite clothes when going to the temple
• Be careful not to talk loudly, affecting the solemn and quiet atmosphere in the temple
• You can buy fruits and offerings to worship and pray for happiness and peace
• Do not climb on artifacts in the temple to take virtual photos
• You should go to the temple early in the morning to enjoy the pure atmosphere as well as the fresh scenery

Su Mon Pagoda is peaceful and quiet

5. What tourist attractions are near Su Muon Pagoda?

Coming to Su Muon Pagoda, visitors can also visit nearby places such as:

• Phu Quoc Prison: This place is about 6km from Su Muon Pagoda.Phu Quoc Prison is where the crimes of the French Colonialists and the American Empire were recorded against the Vietnamese people during the war.

Phu Quoc Prison is an attractive and interesting tourist destination

• Ham Ninh fishing village: This is an ancient fishing village with wild, classic features of simple stilt houses and rustic fishing boats.Ham Ninh fishing village is about 4km from Su Muon Pagoda, convenient for transportation.

Ham Ninh fishing village is rustic and simple

• Bai Sao: Only about 2km from Su Muon Pagoda, Bai Sao has clear blue sea water and smooth white sand, making it a great resort for tourists.

Bai Sao with clear blue water is a great place to relax

• Suoi Tranh: 3km from Su Muon Pagoda, Suoi Tranh is a beautiful stream with clear blue water and peaceful, quiet natural scenery.

Suoi Tranh is peaceful and quiet

In the above article, Rooty Trip has shared with you the geographical location, history of Su Muon Pagoda as well as places to visit at the pagoda and some nearby locations. In addition, the article also mentions a few notes you need to know when coming to Su Muon Pagoda and how to get here. Hope you have an enjoyable trip and vacation in Phu Quoc.