4 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
Chùa Thiên Mụ
Overlooking the Perfume River, the seven-story octagonal Phuoc Duyen Tower is the tallest religious building in Vietnam at 21 meters. The temple also houses the Austin car that carried Thich Quang Duc to his self-immolation protest in 1963.
Vietnam's most iconic pagoda and a symbol of Hue. A site of both spiritual devotion and political protest during the Vietnam War.
Chùa Một Cột
This unique pagoda sits atop a single stone pillar rising from a lotus pond, designed to resemble a lotus blossom emerging from water. Built by Emperor Ly Thai Tong after he dreamed of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara sitting on a lotus.
One of Vietnam's most iconic and unique temples, representing the pinnacle of Ly Dynasty Buddhist architecture.
Chùa Bái Đính
The largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia, spanning 700 hectares. It holds numerous Vietnamese records: the largest bronze Buddha statue (100 tons), the longest corridor with 500 Arhat statues, and the heaviest bronze bell (36 tons).
Vietnam's largest Buddhist temple complex, part of the Trang An Scenic Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A stunning modern pagoda featuring Khmer, Thai, and Indian architectural influences. Its ornate golden stupas and intricate carvings make it one of the most photogenic temples in Vietnam.
A beautiful example of how Vietnamese Buddhism has absorbed and synthesized architectural traditions from across Southeast and South Asia.