Ho Quoc Pagoda

Ho Quoc Pagoda, also known as Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery, is the largest Buddhist monastery on Phu Quoc Island, located in Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Facing the Gulf of Thailand and backed by forested mountains, it was inaugurated in 2012 and belongs to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. The complex is notable for its traditional Ly-Tran dynasty architecture, large Buddha statues, and panoramic sea views.

Visitors can expect a large hillside Buddhist monastery complex with multiple halls, courtyards, bell tower, drum tower, and statues set among pine trees overlooking the sea. The main hall houses a large Buddha statue, with corridors displaying wooden reliefs and arhat statues. The grounds include landscaped gardens, stone pathways, and viewpoints over the coastline. The atmosphere is tranquil and suitable for sightseeing, photography, and quiet contemplation.

Construction began on 14 October 2011 and the pagoda was inaugurated on 14 December 2012 after 14 months of building. It was developed as part of a project to create a major spiritual tourism site on Phu Quoc Island and is affiliated with the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Buddhist sect founded during the Tran Dynasty.

An important Buddhist religious site for the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen tradition, serving as a place of worship, meditation and pilgrimage. The architecture and statues reflect Vietnamese Buddhist art and Ly-Tran dynasty cultural heritage.