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Nearly 200-Year-Old Architectural Gem in Dong Thap

Built in the early 19th century, Vinh Trang Pagoda preserves a remarkable collection of ancient statues, offering visitors a glimpse into the distinctive culture and architecture of southern Vietnam.

Built in the early 19th century, Vinh Trang Pagoda preserves a remarkable collection of ancient statues, offering visitors a glimpse into the distinctive culture and architecture of southern Vietnam.

Located in My Phong Ward, Dong Thap Province, Vinh Trang Pagoda is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists from Vietnam and abroad. Constructed in the early 19th century, the pagoda is renowned for its distinctive architecture, which blends traditional Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, and European influences.
 

Nearly 200 years after its construction, the pagoda continues to preserve an impressive collection of ancient statues, helping showcase the unique cultural and architectural heritage of southern Vietnam. Vinh Trang Pagoda was recognized as a National Historic Site in 1984.
Vinh Trang Pagoda serves as both a major pilgrimage site and a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from Vietnam and abroad. Photo: Hong Thai/VNA
Foreign visitors explore the nearly 200-year-old Vinh Trang Pagoda, renowned for its unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and European architectural styles. Photo: Hong Thai/VNA
Visitors capture memorable moments at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a nearly 200-year-old landmark and one of the Mekong Delta's best-known cultural and spiritual attractions. Photo: Hong Thai/VNA

By Hong Thai


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