Phu Quy Special Zone (Lam Dong) is not only attractive to tourists because of its pristine beaches but also a place to preserve a system of extremely unique spiritual architectural heritage.
For the people of the island, the spiritual world always plays an important role. Before each sea trip, fishermen come to the temples to pray for peace and smooth sailing.
1. Linh Quang Pagoda
With a history of nearly 3 centuries, Linh Quang Pagoda is an ancient pagoda that you must visit when traveling to Phu Quy. The pagoda bears the strong architecture of Vietnamese Buddhism with a massive "Dinh" character structure, including Tam Quan gate, main hall, monk's house, assembly hall and a tower.
Stepping into the pagoda, visitors will immediately be impressed by the high-rise ancient tower and the sophisticated dragon and phoenix carvings on the roof. The pagoda has been ranked as a national scenic spot since 1996.
2. Linh Son Pagoda
Located on Cao Cat mountain, Linh Son Pagoda is known as the most beautiful architectural complex in Phu Quy. Walking along the stone steps up to the pagoda, visitors will be overwhelmed by the giant trees covering the ancient pagoda in bright blue.
The pagoda does not have a abbot but is rotated by local Buddhists. The most unique highlight here is the Great Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara statue solemnly placed on a giant stone pedestal at the top of the mountain.
From this coordinate, looking far away, you will capture the spectacular scenery of the vast sea and sky in sight.
3. Thanh Lam Pagoda
Thanh Lam Pagoda is one of the temples with hundreds of years of age on the island.
The architectural complex of Thanh Lam Pagoda is a delicate combination of classical and modern styles. The main items of the pagoda include: Tam Quan Gate, Main Hall, Ancestral House, Bao Thap, Stele Tower and Bell Tower.
Every year, on major holidays such as Buddha's Birthday, the full moon of July, and October, the pagoda always attracts a large number of believers to pray and pray for a prosperous life.
4. Linh Buu Pagoda
Built in 1972 on the slope of Cam Mountain, Linh Buu Pagoda overlooks the vast ocean.
The overall architecture of Linh Buu Pagoda is imbued with Buddhist imprints with solid, tall and tightly connected items. Among them, the main Buddha hall is built according to the model of a two-story lotus tower. The lower floor spreads out to support the shrinking upper floor.
The sophistication of the work is also clearly shown through the system of walls creating complex blocks, along with elaborately and vividly embossed Buddhist themes.
The scenic cluster of Cam Mountain, the Lighthouse and Linh Buu Pagoda are promising stops that tourists cannot miss when coming to Phu Quy Island.
5. Lien Hoa Pagoda
With a history of nearly a hundred years, Lien Hoa Pagoda has gone through many ups and downs and renovations and restorations. The pagoda today has a spacious appearance but still retains its inherent pure character.
Not only serving the worship needs of people in the area, Lien Hoa Pagoda has long been marked as a tourist attraction.
6. My Quang Pagoda
My Quang Pagoda is built right on a high sand dune, adjacent to Quan Thanh Temple and the famous Dinh Thay relic. This complex of religious and belief architecture has long become a solid spiritual support and a place for many important traditional rituals of the islanders.
7. Long Son Pagoda
If Linh Quang Tu is the ancient pagoda that laid the first brick for Buddhism on Phu Quy island, then Long Son is the newest pagoda. To date, the pagoda has a history of more than 30 years accompanying the spiritual life of fishermen.
