Huynh Dao Pagoda (located in Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province) is about 500m from Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain. This pagoda has a unique architecture and a large space of up to 12 hectares. The special thing about the pagoda is that there are many dragon statues. Among them, the most impressive and prominent is the statue of nine dragons winding on the water surface.
Huynh Dao Pagoda is a place visited by many tourists and Buddhists.
Huynh Dao Pagoda was built in 1928. In 1996, the pagoda was relocated and rebuilt on a 12-hectare plot of land. In 2018, the pagoda was completed as it is today.
The majestic temple gate with a dragon statue at the highest point.
The main hall of the temple is very large and spacious with many dragon statues on the roof.
Dragons curl on the roof with clouds.
The highlight of Huynh Dao Pagoda is the large, fragrant lotus pond in the middle of the temple yard.
On the lotus lake surface there is a statue of nine dragons winding in the clouds, symbolizing the Mekong Delta.
The domes of the attics are all decorated with dragon statues.
Another dragon statue lies right on the lotus pond.
The incense burner also has a dragon statue.
A pair of carp transforming into a dragon statue is right at the foot of the stairs.
The walls are carved with dragons.
Walking around the temple grounds, visitors can easily see dragons in many places. Even a potted plant is carved with a dragon image.
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