Vinh Trang Pagoda
Location:
Vinh Trang Pagoda is located in a large garden in My Phong Commune, Mytho City, Tiengiang Province, Vietnam.Vinh Trang Pagoda is the greatest pagoda of Tiengiang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees.
The pagoda was
built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the early 19th century. From 1849, the
pagoda was managed by Buddhist Priest Hue Dang from Giac Lam Pagoda in Ho Chi
Minh City. He led people to refine the pagoda and named it Vinh Trang Pagoda.
The pagoda consists of 5 buildings, 2 ornamental yards, and 178 pillars.
Graves of Buddhist priests who took care of the pagoda are scattered around.
These graves are decorated with carefully engraved flagstones.
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Source: Vietnam Administration of Tourism |