Hello everyone! In today's post, I will introduce to all a temple named Buu Long Pagoda. Have you ever heard of Buu Long Pagoda? This is a famous spiritual tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City. The temple has extremely magnificent and unique architecture, you must come once. In 1942, Buu Long Pagoda was built. From 2007 to 2011, the temple has undergone many renovations and embellishments. Although undergoing many times of restoration and construction, Buu Long Pagoda still retains its original features with unique architecture. To help you have the necessary information about Buu Long Pagoda, let's explore with me through the article below, see what is special about Buu Long Pagoda!
Buu Long Pagoda is located on a hill west of Dong Nai River. The official name of the pagoda is To Dinh Buu Long Zen Monastery. This temple is located at 81 Nguyen Xien, Long Binh, District 9, quite far from the center of Ho Chi Minh city, about 20 km. The walk is a bit long but well worth the visit. Buu Long Pagoda has typical and unique architecture. The temple is a harmonious combination of Indian and Thai architecture. This is one of the temples voted by the famous American magazine National Geographic as one of the 10 most beautifully designed temples in the world. Located on a hill, you will feel the cool and fresh air as soon as you arrive. In addition, the temple has a very large campus. The interesting thing is that when you are not there, you can feel the sound of the wind chimes on the top of the pagoda from afar.
When visiting Buu Long Pagoda, you will not be surprised by the beauty of its splendid and eye-catching architecture. Gotama Cetiya Stupa. This is a very large stupa that can hold more than 2,000 people. The stupa has three floors and is considered the tallest stupa in Vietnam. When you arrive at Buu Long Pagoda, you will see the Gotama Cetiya Stupa standing out amid its steep landscape. The stupa has a very special architecture that no other temple in Vietnam has. Gotama Cetiya Stupa has 4 surrounding towers 56m high, this is the main stupa of Buu Long Pagoda.
Standing high on the Gotama Cetiya tower, you can see the Dong Nai River in the distance. You can also feel the cool breeze here. The highlight of the stupa is designed mainly by white color. The blend with the golden spire creates a unique beauty that no other temple has. You will feel this combination has a bit of Thailand. Especially the architecture of the stupa is very special, everything is beautiful. The cut is very delicate. Buu Long Pagoda has a fairly large campus, an area of 11 hectares. The temple is surrounded by verdant trees. That's why the air here is so fresh and pleasant. You don't have to be afraid of the sun, because in this place there are cool trees to rest. The landscape of Buu Long pagoda here has a turquoise lake right in front of it. Mixed with temple architecture, the unique beauty is created here that captivates people. If you are looking for a space to mingle with the fresh air where there are natural mountains and forests. In addition, with a distance not too far into Ho Chi Minh City, then Buu Long Pagoda is the place for you. When they come, you will no longer feel the hustle and bustle of life but will feel the peaceful and fresh space here.
Above is some useful information about the characteristics and beautiful scenery of Buu Long Pagoda. With the information that I have provided in today's article, I hope you have a pleasant trip.Thank you for taking the time to read my post and have a nice day.