Hoi Khanh Pagoda

Hoi Khanh Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple located at 35 Yersin Street in Phu Cuong Ward, Thu Dau Mot, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in 1741 and rebuilt in 1861, it is one of the oldest pagodas in southeastern Vietnam. Notable for its traditional wooden architecture, ancient Buddha statues, and a 22-meter outdoor reclining Buddha, it was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1993 and serves as a major religious center.

Visitors can expect a tranquil Buddhist temple complex with traditional Vietnamese wooden architecture, tiled roofs, incense-filled prayer halls, and landscaped courtyards. The grounds include the main sanctuary with historic Buddha statues, wooden pillars and carvings, an outdoor 22-meter reclining Buddha statue, smaller shrines, and garden areas with bonsai and religious sculptures. The atmosphere is quiet and reverent, suitable for sightseeing, photography of architecture, and observing local worship practices.

Founded in 1741 by Zen Master Dai An on a hill in Thu Dau Mot area. Destroyed during conflicts in 1861 and subsequently rebuilt at its current location in Phu Cuong by Venerable Thich Chanh Dac. The pagoda has undergone several restorations while preserving its traditional wooden structure. It was designated a National Historical and Cultural Relic by the Vietnamese government in 1993 for its historical and architectural value.

An important center of Buddhism in southeastern Vietnam and the headquarters of the provincial Buddhist Sangha. The pagoda preserves traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, wood carving, and statuary, and serves as a place of worship, festivals, and religious education for the local community. It is a notable example of 19th-century pagoda architecture in the region.