Ton Thanh Pagoda

Ton Thanh Pagoda (Chua Ton Thanh) is a historic Buddhist pagoda in My Loc Commune, Can Giuoc District, Tay Ninh Province, about 40 km south of Ho Chi Minh City. Founded in 1808 by Zen monk Vien Ngo, it features traditional southern Vietnamese architecture and is renowned for its association with poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu, who lived and taught there from 1859 to 1861. Designated a National Historical-Cultural Relic in 1997, it remains an active place of worship.

Visitors can expect a tranquil, active Buddhist pagoda set in a rural village environment with mature trees and a courtyard. The complex includes a main worship hall with traditional wooden architecture, tiled roofs, Buddha statues and altars, historic steles and a statue of poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu. The atmosphere is quiet and reverent, suitable for sightseeing, photography of architecture, and observing local religious practices.

Founded in 1808 by Zen master Vien Ngo on a site originally established in the early 19th century. From 1859 to 1861, the blind poet, teacher and patriot Nguyen Dinh Chieu took refuge here after French forces occupied Gia Dinh, opening a school and composing patriotic works. The pagoda was recognized as a National Historical-Cultural Relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information on September 2, 1997.

An important Buddhist religious site for the local community and a cultural landmark associated with southern Vietnamese literature and education. It preserves traditional pagoda architecture and serves as a memorial to Nguyen Dinh Chieu, reflecting the integration of Buddhism, education and patriotism in southern Vietnam.