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It was an early start for us to go to the Mekong Delta which included a visit to Vĩnh Tràng Chùa Buddhist temple on the way.
At about 8am, we were picked up by coach at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (which is commonly referred to as Saigon, its former name) and driven to My Tho city. A drive which took about 2 hours. Mama Mia, the traffic driving to My Tho was so bad that I made a promise to myself to never complain about Brisbane traffic again. Of course that was a silly promise.
Mỹ Tho city is located in the Mekong Delta region and is where we stopped to visit the Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda and Buddhist temple which is one of the best known temples in the region.
Vĩnh Tràng Chùa
The architecture of Vinh Trang Pagoda is a harmonious combination of Asian and European types of architecture, creating the splendid, but simple features of this Buddhist pagoda.
The complex has been renovated and looks outstanding with three huge Buddhas: reclining, sitting and standing outside signifying the past, the present and the future.
The beautifully landscaped grounds are magnificent. It is an easy place to spend some delightful time wandering around taking in the stunning architecture, the gardens, the statues and the serene atmosphere.
Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda and Buddhist temple
The pagoda is surrounded by gardens of ornamental trees, ancient trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful atmosphere. It provided shelter for Vietnamese patriots and is recognized as a national historical and cultural relic by the government.
The gardens of the temple are decorated with many pot plants full of exquisite flowering shrubs, flowers and trees and my favourite, the water lilies in the beautiful ponds.
If you truly enjoy the outdoors and beautiful Asian and European types of architecture, you should not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient southern Vietnam architectural gem.
Very Asian :) You must come to India one day. Love that laughing Buddha statue.
Thanks Ishita. Yes, I love that Buddha, he makes me smile. Yes, India certainly intrigues me. One day !!!!
Keep me posted :)
Your beautiful photos capture the day perfectly! I did love that happy Buddha too!
Thanks Mary.
It was another fabulous day in our trip to Vietnam
Love those gorgeous colours Lyn. X
Thanks. Me too.
Such a beautiful area – you captured the true essence of its beauty in your photos. Enjoyed your blog!
Thanks Linda. It truly is lovely, both the feeling and what you see.
Thanks Lyn. I will endeavor to visit the Buddhist pagoda.
It is a nice escape from the very busy HCMC Gail
I am missing Asia especially when I read about beautiful places & things likes this!
Asia is beautiful especially the people. I have been to many Asian countries but was really taken by Vietnam and Cambodia. I hope to return one day very soon. Good to hear from you. x
South East Asia is a must after seeing this 😍
I certainly enjoyed it. Thanks for reading my blog
Vietnam, I love the place but unfortunately, I did not had much time ashore when the ship visited Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks for sharing Vietnam….
Yes, I loved it much more than I thought I would. I cannot wait to return. Thanks for stopping by . Lyn
I have never heard of this city, mainly people go to Hue so it is nice to discover such a nice place like this :D the temple looks beautiful and so many flowers!
Next time I go to Vietnam I would like to go to Hue. It sounds wonderful. So far my favourite is Hoi An.