Hang Pagoda

Hang Pagoda (Chua Hang) is a historic Buddhist pagoda set inside a large sea cave at the foot of Thoi Loi Mountain on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. Formed by volcanic activity, the cave temple faces the East Sea and is one of the island's most important religious sites. Established in the late 16th century, it enshrines Buddhist statues within natural rock chambers and features a courtyard, garden and sea views.

Visitors descend steps to a spacious natural cave opening toward the sea, with volcanic rock walls forming the temple hall. Inside are altars and statues of Shakyamuni Buddha and Avalokiteshvara, incense offerings and natural rock formations. Outside is a paved courtyard, garden, and statues overlooking the coastline. The setting is quiet and shaded inside the cave, with open sea views and Thoi Loi Mountain as backdrop.

Believed to have been founded in 1580 during the Le Dynasty by monk Tran Cong Thanh, who adapted a large volcanic sea cave at the foot of Thoi Loi Mountain into a place of worship. The pagoda has served as a Buddhist worship site for over 400 years and reflects the early settlement and Buddhist heritage of Ly Son Island.

Active Buddhist temple dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha and Avalokiteshvara (Quan Am), important pilgrimage and prayer site for island residents and visitors. The cave temple and its seaside courtyard are used for worship, festivals and cultural gatherings and represent the spiritual identity of Ly Son's fishing community.