
Around Bao Tich tower, there are 49 pyramidal sub-towers. At the top of each sub-tower, there is a small stupa. In each stupa, there are statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
The decorative patterns inside Bao Tich tower are all created from seashells. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
The second floor of Bao Tich tower is the place to worship Buddha. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
The bed of Bao Tich tower is a concentric circle with 8 gates representing the large open roads leading to Nirvana. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
The ceiling of Bao Tich tower is designed in many patterns of seashells associated with Buddhist culture. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
Corals at the Shell pagoda. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
At the Shell Pagoda there is also a pair of dragons exquisitely decorated with seashells. Photo: Nguyen Luan / VNP
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