Buu Phong Pagoda

Buu Phong Pagoda is an ancient Buddhist pagoda located on Binh Dien Hill in Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. First built in the 17th century, it is regarded as the oldest pagoda in Dong Nai and southern Vietnam. The complex features traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, historic statues, and forested hillside surroundings overlooking the Dong Nai River area, and is recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic.

Visitors can expect a hillside temple complex reached by stone steps through forested slopes. The site includes a main worship hall with Buddhist statues and altars, historic steles and relics, smaller shrines, a garden and courtyard areas, and views over the surrounding Buu Long area. The atmosphere is quiet and religious, with spaces for prayer, incense offering, and sightseeing of traditional architecture and natural surroundings.

Originally built in 1679 during the Nguyen lords period by Zen Master Thanh Dam - Nguyen Thieu. It is considered the oldest pagoda in Dong Nai Province and one of the oldest in southern Vietnam. The pagoda has been restored several times and was designated a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1986, preserving its architectural and historical value.

An important Buddhist religious site for the local community and pilgrims in southern Vietnam. It serves as a center for Buddhist practice, festivals and traditional rituals, and represents the early spread of Buddhism and Vietnamese settlement in the Dong Nai region. The pagoda reflects traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architectural and artistic traditions.