Phu Quoc attracts a lot of tourists coming khổng lồ visit not only because of stunning beaches, high-end beach resorts, modern facilities, international dining venues but also historical and religious sites. Coming here, you can both enjoy the sunshine on the beach, enjoy the best food in the country, and learn more about Vietnam"s religion and culture. There are many temples & pagodas in Phu Quoc that you can visit during your trip. Below are the đứng đầu 8 famous ones that are worth a visit.
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1. Ho Quoc temple
Ho Quoc Pagoda, also known as Truc Lam Ho Quoc, is the largest and most peaceful Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc Island. It is situated along the coastal 10-km road the north of Sao Beach. Ho Quoc pagoda was built in 2012 as a spiritual tourism project, following the architecture style of Ly - Tran Dynasties. The temple is beautifully carved with intricate details & has a stunning natural landscape.
Truc Lam Ho Quoc attracts a large number of tourists coming khổng lồ visit each year. They come here khổng lồ visit the main temple, burn incense, & pray under the giant Buddha statues inside. Besides, many can climb the dragon stairs lớn reach the top và enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains và sea.
Ho quoc pagoda
2. Dinh Cau Rock (Cau Temple)
Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 18:00 Address: Bach Dang Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc IslandDinh Cau Rock, also known as Cau Temple, is an odd-shaped natural formation in Phu Quoc Island. The temple was constructed in 1937 to commemorate Thien Hau (the goddess of the sea), who is believed khổng lồ provide protection for fishermen.
The temple features a brightly colored lighthouse & Buddhist shrine, making it a popular photography spot among travelers. Visiting the temple, you will need to lớn climb 29 winding stone steps to reach Cau Temple’s rooftop terrace, then you will be able to lớn enjoy the views of Dinh Cau Beach, traditional fishing boats, Duong Dong Town, & neighboring islets.
Dinh Cau Rock (Cau Temple)
3. Sung Hung pagoda
Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 18:00 Address: 7 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc IslandSung Hung Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Phu Quoc which was built in the early 10th century. The pagoda was merged from Sung Nghia & Hung Nhan Pagodas and has undergone two major restorations but most of its original architecture remains intact throughout the years.
The temple has a front courtyard featuring plenty of Bodhi trees, a statue of the Goddess of Mercy standing in the middle of a lotus pond, and a sanctum house housing a bronze bell, numerous sculptures, và red lacquered boards with engraved writings. The main hall is three stories, which houses three Buddha statues (Amitabha, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, & Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) và intricate paintings of Buddhist mythical creatures & legends.
Sung Hung pagoda
4. Hung Long Tu Pagoda (Su Muon pagoda)
Address: Suoi Da, Duong lớn commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province Opening Time: 7:00 – 19:00Hung Long Tu Pagoda or Su Muon Pagoda was built in the style of traditional folk architecture in the early 1930s. It used to be a small pagoda on the ground floor with leaves và wood. The temple has a three-door gate, located at the foot of the mountain, 800 meters from the temple và to reach the temple, & tourists are required khổng lồ climb over 60 stone steps.
In front of the pagoda is a statue of quan lại Am exposed on the lotus throne. The statue is next lớn a large rock carved into the shape of Mr. Tiger lying under a bamboo root, based on the legend from the Phu Quoc era. Behind the temple is a statue of Thich Ca Buddha, next to a high 200-year-old “Konia” tree with luxuriant leaves và branches. The pagoda has a main hall which is built on 3m high stone khổng lồ worship many large Buddha statues with sharp sculpting lines surrounded by a firm railing. This main hall is very airy and cool thanks to the lush forest all year round. Local people come here mainly for worshipping, some come here to see the beautiful scenery, breathe fresh air và relieve the pressure of life.
Hung Long Tu Pagoda (Su Muon pagoda)
5. Nguyen Trung Truc temple
Address: 9RFV+948, Gành Dầu, Phú QuốNguyen Trung Truc temple is the largest temple among nine temples in Kien Giang which worships Nguyen Trung Truc, a national hero well-known for his resounding feats of French Espérance. The temple was built in 1869 after his death. It has a traditional style, the roof of the house is curved with a yin & yang tile. The đứng top of the roof is covered with a picture of a dragon, painted with a red look of respect. The main shrine has items commonly found in Southern temples.
Inside the temple, after the gate is a stately bronze statue of Nguyen Trung Truc, & his tomb which was built in 1986. There is also a medicine room with good doctors for free. Every day, a lot of people come to treat illnesses, take medicine, or vì chưng merit. Besides, there is also a solemn festival celebrating his death, traditional cultural activities such as boat racing or chess playing on the 27th, 28th, 29th of the lunar month.
Nguyen Trung Truc temple
6. Cao dai temple Phu Quoc
Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 18:00 Address: 40 Nguyen Trai Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc IslandPhu Quoc is considered the birthplace of Cao Daism, so Cao dẻo temple here is an interesting religious site to visit. The temple was erected in 2008 located along Nguyen Trai Street và features similar architectural styles with Ho chi Minh City’s Cao dẻo Temple.
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This temple stands out from other temples on Phu Quoc Island as it houses not only Buddhist swastikas and statues, but also Christian crosses, và Islamic crescent moons. The temple also commemorates popular figures such as Vietnamese poet Trang Trinh, Chinese president Sun Yat-Sen, French poet Victor Hugo, và Jesus Christ as some of its many patron saints.
Cao dai Temple Phu Quoc
7. Dinh bố temple
Address: 44 Vo Thi Sau, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Island Opening Hours: Daily from 12:00.About three kilometers north of Duong Dong, you find the small Dinh bố Temple. The main purpose of the building is khổng lồ pay homage lớn Thuy Long Thanh Mau, who is considered the first person lớn discover this Island. Thuy Long Thanh Mau was believed khổng lồ be a woman from the family of Cambodian kings today. She tried to escape khổng lồ Phu Quoc island from the enemy. At that time, she created a field of grass to feed the buffalo herds that she brought with her. She also called on people to lớn clear wasteland to cultivate và raise livestock.
Phu Quoc people consider her as the one who discovered and built this island và honored her as Thuy Long Thanh Mau, so the people of Phu Quoc held a ceremony to lớn worship her on the full moon day of January every year. Every year, before the holiday, the people here will redecorate the altar for her khổng lồ be splendid & dignified.
Dinh bố Temple
8. Phap quang pagoda
Address: Tran Hung Dao, Duong To.Phap quang đãng is a Chinese Buddhist Pagoda close to lớn the tourist strip of Phu Quoc Island, built in 1986 by Minh Phap citadel. The temple has undergone many renovations, most recently in 1992.
When entering the temple, you will see many arhat statues with different expressions that look very beautiful & majestic. The halls of the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara & Ksitigarbha are exceptionally beautiful.
Phap quang đãng Pagoda
Hope that you are able khổng lồ choose at least one temple or pagoda lớn visit for your trip to Phu Quoc. If there is anything you need khổng lồ know about these temples or Phu Quoc in general, tương tác us for further assistance.
Known as the pearl island, Phu Quoc has long been an ideal choice for a summer vacation. Recently, the spiritual tourism on Phu Quoc to lớn the most sacred destinations of Phu Quoc has increasingly become popular among visitors with famous temples, including Su Muon Pagoda – the most sacred temple on Phu Quoc island.
1. Basic information about Su Muon Pagoda
Su Muon Pagoda is on 30-4 – si mê Ninh road, in Suoi Da, Duong khổng lồ commune, khổng lồ the West of Duong Dong Phu Quoc town centre. Su Muon Pagoda was established in the early 1930s, at first just a small temple on the ground floor with leaves và wood.Address: Suoi Da, Duong lớn commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang provinceOpening Time: 7:00 – 19:00Ticket price: free
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2. How to lớn get to Su Muon Pagoda?
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3. What to explore in Su Muon Pagoda?
The three-door gate is located at the foot of the mountain, 800 meters from the temple and to reach the temple, tourists are required to lớn climb over 60 stone steps. This is not a random number but it originates from the phrase “hexadecimal flower borders”, hiding the profound meaning of the cycle of life.In front of the pagoda, there is a statue of quan Am exposed on the lotus throne, next to a large rock carved into the shape of Mr.Tiger lying under a bamboo root, based on the legend from the Phu Quoc era. & the behind of the temple is a statue of Thich Ca Buddha, next khổng lồ a high 200-year-old “Konia” tree with luxuriant leaves và branches.
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Su Muon Pagoda was built in the style of traditional folk architecture. The main hall is built on 3m high stone khổng lồ worship many large Buddha statues with sharp sculpting lines surrounded by a firm railing Different from the solemn atmosphere in the main hall, the scenery around the pagoda is very airy & cool thanks khổng lồ the lush forest all year round.There are many reasons why people from everywhere come to lớn the temple – Some people come to lớn worship because of the beliefs, some people hear “good rumors spread out” & many people want khổng lồ see the beautiful scenery, breathe fresh air và relieve the pressure of life. Whatever it might be, when leaving the pagoda, everyone reflects a happy, relieved and peaceful on the face. That is why you should not miss this pagoda.
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