
The Pagoda Trails of Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Over the centuries, Vietnam’s heritage has become increasingly synonymous with its many beautiful pagodas.
Vietnamese pagodas are famed for their striking architecture, peaceful atmosphere and religious significance. They serve as places of worship for both locals and international devotees.
This is not any different in Nha Trang. While Nha Trang has been heavily marketed for being mostly a beach destination with island-hopping opportunities, its heritage flavour remains highly intact in the forms of these pagodas.
Luckily, many of these pagodas are clustered within a total walking distance of just under 60 minutes in total. That being said, you may want to budget in additional hours to give each pagoda a respectable time. So, without further ado…
The lovely pagoda of Hai Duc was founded in the year of 1883 by the Grand Venerable Vien Giac. Its most notable feature is the fact that its Buddha Hall is a decorated one. Inside, you can find the bronze statues of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha. Both of these statues are 2.5 metres in height and measure at the weight of 800 kilogrammes each! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Vietnamese pagodas are famed for their striking architecture, peaceful atmosphere and religious significance. They serve as places of worship for both locals and international devotees.
This is not any different in Nha Trang. While Nha Trang has been heavily marketed for being mostly a beach destination with island-hopping opportunities, its heritage flavour remains highly intact in the forms of these pagodas.
Luckily, many of these pagodas are clustered within a total walking distance of just under 60 minutes in total. That being said, you may want to budget in additional hours to give each pagoda a respectable time. So, without further ado…
The lovely pagoda of Hai Duc was founded in the year of 1883 by the Grand Venerable Vien Giac. Its most notable feature is the fact that its Buddha Hall is a decorated one. Inside, you can find the bronze statues of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha. Both of these statues are 2.5 metres in height and measure at the weight of 800 kilogrammes each! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Pagoda Trails of Nha Trang
Guide Location: Vietnam » Nha Trang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Guide Location: Vietnam » Nha Trang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Chùa Hải Đức
- Chùa Phước Điền
- Linh Phong Pagoda
- Long Son Pagoda
- Phật Thích Ca
- Nha Trang Mountain Church
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