{"id":23900,"date":"2023-10-25T10:58:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T03:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/chua-ho-quoc-phu-quoc\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:30:08","slug":"ho-quoc-pagoda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/","title":{"rendered":"Ho Quoc Pagoda Phu Quoc: The Island&#8217;s Sacred Sea-Facing Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:434;869-1302\">Ho Quoc Pagoda, also known as <strong>Truc Lam Ho Quoc Monastery<\/strong>, is one of the largest pagodas in the Mekong Delta and one of Phu Quoc&#8217;s most popular spiritual destinations. Set on a hillside facing the sea, it draws both Buddhists and travelers looking for peace, beautiful architecture and a break from the beaches. This Rooty Trip guide covers its location, history, architecture, how to get there, and what to know before you visit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#About_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\" >About Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#History_of_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\" >History of Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#Architecture_of_Truc_Lam_Phu_Quoc_Monastery\" >Architecture of Truc Lam Phu Quoc Monastery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#Ly_%E2%80%93_Tran_Dynasty_Architecture\" >Ly &#8211; Tran Dynasty Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#The_Scenery_of_Ho_Quoc_pagoda\" >The Scenery of Ho Quoc pagoda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#How_to_get_to_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\" >How to get to Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#What_to_know_before_you_visit\" >What to know before you visit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#Festivals_worth_timing_your_visit_for\" >Festivals worth timing your visit for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#Vegetarian_food\" >Vegetarian food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#Attractions_near_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\" >Attractions near Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/ho-quoc-pagoda\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:24;1304-1327\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\"><\/span><strong>About Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_55468\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55468\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55468\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/where-phu-quoc-temple-located.webp\" alt=\"Ho Quoc pagoda\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/where-phu-quoc-temple-located.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/where-phu-quoc-temple-located-400x280.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/where-phu-quoc-temple-located-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/where-phu-quoc-temple-located-100x70.webp 100w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/where-phu-quoc-temple-located-600x420.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where is Ho Quoc temple located?<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:182;1329-1510\">Ho Quoc Pagoda is famous for its majestic architecture, sacred atmosphere and peaceful, tree-filled setting on the slope of Hon Mot Mountain &#8211; back to the mountain, face to the sea.<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"20:1-24:60;1512-1795\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:74;1512-1585\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ap Suoi Lon, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:80;1586-1665\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> about <strong>25 km south of Duong Dong<\/strong> (around 40 minutes by road)<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:45;1666-1710\"><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>6:00 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM daily<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:25;1711-1735\"><strong>Entrance fee: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:60;1736-1795\"><strong>Area:<\/strong> around 110 hectares (including primeval forest)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:29;1797-1825\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\"><\/span><strong>History of Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:147;1827-1973\">The name &#8220;Ho Quoc&#8221; reflects the wish for a pagoda that helps protect Vietnam&#8217;s borders &#8211; especially its southern seas and islands. Key milestones:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"30:1-33:117;1975-2316\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:71;1975-2045\"><strong>October 2011<\/strong> &#8211; construction began, covering around 110 hectares.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:83;2046-2128\"><strong>December 2012<\/strong> &#8211; the pagoda was officially inaugurated after about 14 months.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:71;2129-2199\"><strong>2013\u20132014<\/strong> &#8211; further buildings were added to enhance the complex.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:117;2200-2316\"><strong>2014 to today<\/strong> &#8211; it has become a place to preserve Buddhist cultural values and a major spiritual tourism site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:347;2318-2664\"><strong>The complex has eight main structures:<\/strong> the Tam Bao Hall, the Ancestral Hall, the Drum Tower, the Bell Tower, the Tam Quan Gate, the Abbot&#8217;s House, the Monks&#8217; House and the Refectory. The Ancestral Hall honors the &#8220;Three Saints&#8221; of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen school &#8211; Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Quang. The abbot is Venerable Thich Truc Thong Kien.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:47;2666-2712\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architecture_of_Truc_Lam_Phu_Quoc_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Architecture of Truc Lam Phu Quoc Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:267;2714-2980\">Much of the pagoda is built from precious <em>lim<\/em> (ironwood), known for its exceptional durability. The style follows <strong>Ly-Tran dynasty<\/strong> architecture &#8211; gentle and modest rather than overwhelming, creating a sense of calm and purity with a strong Vietnamese character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:216;2982-3197\">A signature highlight is the corridor leading to the main hall, carved in the style of a <strong>Tran-dynasty dragon<\/strong>: a large head with detailed mane and beard, meticulously carved scales, and a sinuous yet sturdy body.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ly_%E2%80%93_Tran_Dynasty_Architecture\"><\/span><strong>Ly &#8211; Tran Dynasty Architecture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_55453\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55453\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55453\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ly-tran-dynasty-architecture-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ly-tran-dynasty-architecture-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ly-tran-dynasty-architecture-ho-quoc-pagoda-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ly-tran-dynasty-architecture-ho-quoc-pagoda-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ly-tran-dynasty-architecture-ho-quoc-pagoda-600x399.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The corridor to the main hall is carved with the characteristics of the Tran dynasty dragon<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ho Quoc temple is located on the slope of Hon Mot Mountain, with its back to the mountain and its face to the sea &#8211; an ideal position that bears the strong imprint of Ly Dynasty construction.<\/p>\n<p>The architectural style of the pagoda is gentle and modest, creating a difference compared to European architecture and other Asian countries. The architecture does not have a sense of overwhelming people, but on the contrary, it brings a feeling of peace and purity. Under the Ly Dynasty, this type of architecture had a strong national character, reflecting the gentle nature of the Vietnamese people.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the pagoda also has a unique highlight that is the corridor leading to the pagoda is made in the style of a dragon from the Tran Dynasty. The dragon&#8217;s head is large, with clear hair and beard, especially the dragon scales are meticulously carved and the body is sinuous but extremely sturdy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Scenery_of_Ho_Quoc_pagoda\"><\/span><strong>The Scenery of Ho Quoc pagoda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_55459\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55459\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55459\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tam-quan-gate-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda phu quoc\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tam-quan-gate-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tam-quan-gate-ho-quoc-pagoda-400x320.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tam-quan-gate-ho-quoc-pagoda-768x613.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tam-quan-gate-ho-quoc-pagoda-600x479.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gate of Ho Quoc temple is designed similarly to the Tam Quan Gate with 3 parts<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tam Quan Gate:<\/strong> This is the first point that visitors set foot on when they come to Ho Quoc pagoda. The gate is built in traditional architecture with 3 doors: Dia Giap Door, Bat Nhi Door, and Giai Thoat Door, and on both sides are statues of Dharma Protectors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55465\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55465\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thien-tinh-stadium-ho-quoc-pagoda.jpeg\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda phu quoc\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thien-tinh-stadium-ho-quoc-pagoda.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thien-tinh-stadium-ho-quoc-pagoda-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thien-tinh-stadium-ho-quoc-pagoda-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thien-tinh-stadium-ho-quoc-pagoda-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jade Buddha statue at Ho Quoc temple Phu Quoc<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative flex-1 bg-[#f7f7f7] rounded-t-[12px]\">\n<div class=\"w-full p-[20px] rounded-[12px] leading-5 min-h-[326px]\">\n<div class=\"translator-results-align\">\n<p class=\"content-none\"><strong>Thien Tinh Stadium:<\/strong> Located behind the Tam Quan Gate, this is where visitors can admire the entire view of Ho Quoc pagoda. The yard is paved with stone, surrounded by rows of green trees. Here, there is a 3m high Buddha statue made of marble.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55471\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55471\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55471\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/main-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/main-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/main-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/main-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/main-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The painting of 4 dragons at the entrance to the main hall of Truc Phu Quoc Monastery<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Main Hall:<\/strong> Passing through 70 steps, you will reach the main hall, the most important area of the pagoda. The main hall is lavishly decorated with many statues of Buddha and Buddhist paintings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55444\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55444\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55444\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ancestral-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-phu-quoc.webp\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda phu quoc\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ancestral-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-phu-quoc.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ancestral-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-phu-quoc-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ancestral-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-phu-quoc-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ancestral-hall-ho-quoc-pagoda-phu-quoc-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ancestral hall of Truc Lam Phu Quoc Monastery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ancestral Hall:<\/strong> The place of worship for the patriarchs of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect (Nhan Tong, Phap Loa, Huyen Quang).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:32;3730-3761\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:256;3763-4018\">The pagoda is about <strong>25 km south of Duong Dong<\/strong> (around 40 minutes). A car or private transfer is best for larger groups; a motorbike suits small groups who want a scenic, adventurous ride. The monastery has its own parking for both cars and motorbikes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From Duong Dong:<\/strong> head south and follow the coastal road toward An Thoi \/ Suoi Lon; the pagoda is well signposted near Hon Mot Mountain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28979\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ho-quoc-temple-8.jpg\" alt=\"Ho Quoc Pagoda, Phu Quoc\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From Phu Quoc Airport:<\/strong> it&#8217;s a short drive south &#8211; follow signs toward Suoi Lon \/ Truc Lam Ho Quoc Monastery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28981\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ho-quoc-temple-9.jpg\" alt=\"Ho Quoc Pagoda, Phu Quoc - temple grounds\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p><em>(Use Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions, or let Rooty Trip handle the transfer.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"59:1-59:33;4367-4399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_know_before_you_visit\"><\/span><strong>What to know before you visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_55450\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55450\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lunar-new-year-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda phu quoc\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lunar-new-year-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lunar-new-year-ho-quoc-pagoda-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lunar-new-year-ho-quoc-pagoda-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lunar-new-year-ho-quoc-pagoda-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buddhists chanting Buddha on a holiday at Hon Quoc Pagoda<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-64:118;4401-4886\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-61:66;4401-4466\"><strong>Entry is free<\/strong>, so anyone can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:171;4467-4637\"><strong>Best time:<\/strong> the dry season (November\u2013April) &#8211; cool, sunny and comfortable. The rainy season (May-October) is lush but can bring sudden showers, so bring an umbrella.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:131;4638-4768\"><strong>Dress code:<\/strong> dress modestly and respectfully &#8211; cover your shoulders and knees. Comfortable footwear helps for walking around.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:118;4769-4886\"><strong>Etiquette:<\/strong> keep the grounds clean, speak softly, behave politely, and don&#8217;t take photos where it isn&#8217;t allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:42;4888-4929\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festivals_worth_timing_your_visit_for\"><\/span><strong>Festivals worth timing your visit for<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-70:117;4931-5199\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:82;4931-5012\"><strong>Vu Lan Festival<\/strong> (7th lunar month) &#8211; a large ceremony honoring the deceased.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:70;5013-5082\"><strong>Buddha&#8217;s Birthday<\/strong> (4th lunar month) &#8211; many Buddhist activities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:117;5083-5199\"><strong>Lunar New Year (Tet)<\/strong> &#8211; the pagoda is beautifully decorated and busy with visitors praying for a peaceful year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:20;5201-5220\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_food\"><\/span><strong>Vegetarian food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:197;5222-5418\"><strong>Truc Lam Vegetarian Restaurant<\/strong>, within the monastery grounds, serves light vegetarian dishes and is the only vegetarian restaurant in the area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:197;5222-5418\">\u2b50 4.4\/5 (29 reviews)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:197;5222-5418\">10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:35;5420-5454\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions_near_Ho_Quoc_Pagoda\"><\/span><strong>Attractions near Ho Quoc Pagoda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_55456\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55456\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunset-town-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp\" alt=\"ho quoc pagoda phu quoc\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunset-town-ho-quoc-pagoda.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunset-town-ho-quoc-pagoda-400x214.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunset-town-ho-quoc-pagoda-768x410.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunset-town-ho-quoc-pagoda-600x320.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset Town Phu Quoc<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-78:43;5456-5498\">Easy to combine into a south-Phu-Quoc day:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"80:1-82:164;5500-6081\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"80:1-80:187;5500-5686\"><strong>Phu Quoc Prison (Coconut Prison)<\/strong> &#8211; about 9.6 km (15 min). A moving historical site and &#8220;living witness&#8221; to the resilience of past generations. \u2b50 4.3\/5 (7,622 reviews) \u00b7 free entry.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:231;5687-5917\"><strong><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/sao-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sao Beach<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; about 10.2 km (18 min). One of Phu Quoc&#8217;s most beautiful white-sand beaches; free entry, with paid extras like sun loungers (~60,000 VND) and freshwater showers (~20,000 VND). \u00b7\u2b503.9\/5 (8,147 reviews)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-82:164;5918-6081\"><strong>Sunset Town<\/strong> &#8211; about 13.4 km (22 min). A &#8220;mini Mediterranean&#8221; with striking architecture, festivals and events year-round. \u2b50 4.6\/5 (293 reviews) \u00b7 free entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-84:30;6083-6112\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-87:31;6114-6193\"><strong>Is there an entrance fee for Ho Quoc Pagoda?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-87:31;6114-6193\">No &#8211; entry is completely free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-90:26;6195-6252\"><strong>What are the opening hours?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-90:26;6195-6252\">6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"92:1-93:97;6254-6392\"><strong>What should I wear to Ho Quoc Pagoda?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"92:1-93:97;6254-6392\">Dress modestly and respectfully &#8211; cover your shoulders and knees, and wear comfortable footwear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"95:1-96:47;6394-6487\"><strong>How far is Ho Quoc Pagoda from Duong Dong?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"95:1-96:47;6394-6487\">About 25 km south, roughly 40 minutes by road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-99:102;6489-6631\"><strong>What is there to do near the pagoda?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-99:102;6489-6631\">Combine it with Phu Quoc Prison, Sao Beach and Sunset Town for a full day in the south of the island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ROOTY TRIP PHU QUOC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 191 Tran Hung Dao Street, Cua Lap Ward, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province<br \/>\nPhone\/Whatsapp: 0886.068.886 \u2013 033.906.2222<br \/>\nEmail: cskh@rootytrip.com<br \/>\nFanpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootytripphuquoc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootytripphuquoc\/<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootytrip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootytrip\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ho Quoc Pagoda, also known as Truc Lam Ho Quoc Monastery, is one of the largest pagodas in the Mekong Delta and one of Phu Quoc&#8217;s most popular spiritual destinations. 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