Beautiful temples in Soc Trang

SOC TRANG – You can visit Chen Kieu Pagoda, Som Rong Pagoda, Ta Mon Pagoda… to discover the unique features of Khmer religious architecture.

If you have the opportunity to visit Soc Trang , do not forget to explore the pagodas and towers, and immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual space of the Khmer in the South.

Chen Kieu Pagoda , also known as Sa Lon Pagoda, is located along National Highway 1A, passing through Dai Tam Commune, My Xuyen District. Initially, the pagoda was built with leaves, in 1969, the pagoda was rebuilt with the present architecture including the main hall, sala, stupa… Different from the striking yellow color of ordinary Khmer temples, Chen Kieu Pagoda is colorful with impressive motifs of purple, blue, red, pink, orange…

The decorative motifs in the temple are made from crockery, cups and plates of local Khmer people. This material both reduces the cost of building temples during difficult times and creates a unique highlight. From there, the name “Chen Kieu pagoda” was born.

Som Rong Pagoda is located in Ward 5, Soc Trang City, featuring colorful colors and a large campus, established in 1785.

In addition to the main hall, the gray main tower and the giant outdoor statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering nirvana are the points that remind visitors of Som Rong Pagoda.

Khleang Pagoda is an ancient temple built in 1918, located on Ton Duc Thang Street, Ward 6, Soc Trang City. The pagoda has been recognized as a national architectural and artistic relic since 1990.

The pagoda has the main light yellow color with meticulous and delicate motifs. The overall architecture of the temple is proportionate and harmonious, bearing bold decoration of the ancient Khmer temples.

Ba Thien Hau Temple in Trieu Chau on Ly Thuong Kiet Street, My Xuyen Town, My Xuyen District is a unique architectural work of the Chinese. On the 23rd day of the third lunar month every year, the pagoda organizes a festival for the soul of Ba Thien Hau, attracting a large number of people.

Entering the gate, visitors will be impressed with the high-hanging red lanterns. In My Xuyen district, there is also Ba Thien Hau pagoda in Guangzhou located at Phan Dinh Phung Street in My Xuyen town.

Srey Ta Mon Pagoda is located in Dao Vien hamlet, Vien Binh commune, Tran De district. The campus is about 3 hectares, the pagoda is located on the Ta Mon canal – the name of the sage who built this land. The main hall is painted white, with golden patterns typical for traditional Khmer architecture.

At the top of each column in the main hall is a statue of Krud (birdman): half of the body is a bird, half is a human or a fairy, standing with two arms to support the roof of the temple. The pagoda is located quite far from the center, near Tran De wharf, but the unique architecture is worth visiting for visitors.

Photo: Quoc Thanh

Đăng bởi: Nguyễn Văn Chiêu