Ho Quoc Pagoda (aka Truc Lam Zen Monastery) is a must see attraction in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all information it.
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Must Knows about Ho Quoc Pagoda (Phu Quoc)
– Location/address: Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang province, Vietnam (now An Giang province)
– Other name(s): Truc Lam Zen Monastery of Phu Quoc
– Opening hour(s): 7 am to 7 pm daily
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: the biggest Buddhist temple in Phu Quoc Island
– Best time to visit: November to April (dry season), sunny days, early morning or late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30-45 minutes
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Better to Know about Ho Quoc Pagoda (Phu Quoc)
Sitting on the top of a hill between dense forests of Phu Quoc National Park and the sea, Ho Quoc Pagoda is the largest Buddhist temple and mediation center in Phu Quoc Vietnam. It spans up to 110 hectares, and was constructed from October 2011 to December 2012 by request of Vietnamese military general Tran Van Tra. Following traditional temple principles, this pagoda leans against the mountain and overlooks the ocean.
To visit Ho Quoc Pagoda, visitors need to climb stairs from the main road to the triple gate first. After that, keep climbing stairs to see two worshipping halls, a bell pavilion and a drum pavilion. The shrines are designed with an architecture in Ly and Tran dynasties (10th to 14th centuries) when Buddhism reached its peak in Vietnam. The first shrine is to venerate Buddha and the second one is used for worship of Vietnamese king Tran Nhan Tong and two patriarchs of Truc Lam Buddhism Huyen Quang and Phap Loa. Dating from the 13rd century, Truc Lam Buddhism is a unique Vietnamese Buddhist tradition.
From the first shrine and the drum tower, there are stairs up to a giant Lady Buddha statue. Lady Buddha is known as Goddess of Mercy, Goddess of Sea, or Guanyin in Chinese. At her base, there is a small shrine for prayers.
On the lower locations, Pavilion of Lady Buddha, Pavilion of Kṣitigarbha Buddha, and a model of famous One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi Vietnam are also worth taking a look.
In the front of Ho Quoc Pagoda’s entrance gate, it’s possible to find stairs down to the beach. This peaceful beach is dotted with stones and rocks, providing a view to Gulf of Thailand and capes covered by lush trees as well as extremely cool and fresh breeze. It’s absolutely a perfect place for nature lovers.
There is a vegetarian restaurant near the bus parking lot at Ho Quoc Pagoda.
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Dress Code at Ho Quoc Pagoda (Phu Quoc)
Ho Quoc Pagoda is a Buddhist temple, so all visitors should wear respectfully. It’s needed to use a shirt covering the armpits, shoulder and navel, and pants covering the upper knees. For example, tank top, crop top, shorts are not appropriate. Making sure that nowhere is see-through. Vietnamese traditional costume – Ao dai (the long dress) is highly recommended from local authorities.
Before entering the worshipping building, it’s needed to take shoes off (wearing shocks is okay), remove hat, rain poncho and sunglasses (for the umbrella, don’t bring inside!).
By the way, every visitor is advised getting one incense stick only if want to pray. The smoke from burning incenses will harm cultural and architectural heritages (like fire). It also helps to reduce air pollution.
At the entrance of Ho Quoc Pagoda, visitors can see free dresses or shirts if forget wearing long clothes. If want to buy, there is a shop to the right.
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How to Get to Ho Quoc Pagoda (Phu Quoc)
Ho Quoc Pagoda is located on the coast in Southern Phu Quoc Island, to the east of Duong Dong and to the north of An Thoi.
From Duong Dong town, the capital of Phu Quoc Island, the distance to Ho Quoc Pagoda will be 25 kilometers. The quickest transport is by private taxi/car/bus, and the cheapest transport is by motorbike (self driving). If like going by motorbike, follow Tran Hung Dao Road or 30 Thang 4 Road (southwards) until the crossroad of DT46 Road (southeast of the airport). After that, go along DT46 until this point on map 10°05’13.7″N 104°00’47.4″E. Turn left, keep going straight to see Ho Quoc Pagoda.
From An Thoi town or Sunset Town, the distance to Ho Quoc Pagoda will be around 10 kilometers. The quickest transport is by private taxi/car/bus, and the cheapest transport is by motorbike (self driving). If like going by motorbike, find the fastest way to DT46 and then go northwards until this point on map 10°05’13.7″N 104°00’47.4″E. Turn right, keep going straight to see Ho Quoc Pagoda. Between An Thoi and the pagoda, visitors can visit Phu Quoc Prison or two beautiful beaches Bai Sao and Bai Khem.
From the Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), the distance to Sunset Town is 15 kilometers. The quickest way to get there is taking a private car/bus.
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Places to Visit near Ho Quoc Pagoda (Phu Quoc)
Near Ho Quoc Pagoda, visitors can go to these places: Phu Quoc Sunset Town, Kiss Bridge, Hon Thom Nature Park, Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Phu Quoc Coconut Prison, Vui Fest Bazaar, An Thoi Islands,…
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