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Located in District 9, Buu Long Pagoda is considered the most unique Thai-style pagoda in Saigon. Let’s explore what makes this pagoda special and attracts many tourists from all over to visit and learn.

1. Where is Buu Long Pagoda?

Address of Buu Long Pagoda: 81 Nguyen Xien, Long Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City

Established in 1942, Buu Long Pagoda, also known as Buu Long Zen Monastery, is the pagoda with the most prominent Thai architecture in Saigon. About 20km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, this unique architectural pagoda is a favorite place for sightseeing and worshiping Buddha for people in the city and neighboring areas.

Buu Long Pagoda was honored to be voted by the American National Geographic magazine as one of the 10 most beautifully designed Buddhist structures in the world.

Like a brilliant flower in the poetic landscape next to the gentle Dong Nai River, Buu Long Pagoda in District 9 has become a famous spiritual tourist destination far and wide.

2. Discover the unique architecture of Buu Long Pagoda in District 9

Buu Long Pagoda in District 9 was first built in 1942, then renovated and repaired over the years from 2007 to 2011. After many events, the pagoda still retains the original unique architecture of the ancient pagoda. Currently, the pagoda includes the following areas: campus, main hall, refectory, monks’ quarters, and hermitages.

This place is still known by the locals as the Thai pagoda because of its architectural style imbued with the colors of the Golden Temple.
The design idea of Buu Long Pagoda was conceived by monk Vien Minh based on the original Buddhist architecture originating from India.
Coming here, visitors cannot help but be impressed by the unique Buddhist architecture with a harmonious combination of primitive Buddhist architecture and Vietnamese cultural colors.

3. Attractive points at Buu Long Pagoda, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City

3.1. Buu Long Pagoda has a unique campus design

Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Saigon, coming to Buu Long Pagoda, you will feel like you are immersed in the cool green nature with a peaceful, serene space. The 11-hectare campus is covered with countless green trees.

Along the entrance are rows of straight trees, adding to the majestic and magnificent appearance of the pagoda. In the middle of the campus, there is a large turquoise lake, surrounded by elaborately carved borders. Adding uniqueness to the large campus is the looming shape of the hill on the west side of the majestic Dong Nai River branch.

3.2. The famous Gotama Cetiya Tower inside Buu Long Pagoda, District 9
Coming to Bao Long Pagoda, visitors will be immediately attracted by the beautiful Gotama Cetiya Tower amidst the peaceful scenery. Gotama Cetiya is 56m high with a capacity of up to 2000 people, known as the largest stupa in Vietnam.
The entire Gotama Cetiya stupa is covered in pure white, with a gold-painted top. The top is fitted with a wind chime that rings in the wind.
From the outside, people cannot help but admire the delicate carvings combined with beautiful windows.

3.3. A Thai version of the temple right in Saigon

It is no coincidence that locals call Buu Long Pagoda, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, a Thai temple. Overall, Buu Long Pagoda has the common architecture of the temples of the Golden Temple country. These are elaborately designed and built temples, with golden tops and elaborate, sophisticated carvings.

In addition, Buu Long Pagoda also bears the mark of Vietnamese culture expressed through carvings and dragon statues. This place has become a Thai version of the temple and is a favorite photo spot for many young tourists.

3.4. Buu Long Pagoda is a peaceful place, a place to pray without incense

Located separately from the city, among green hills, Buu Long Pagoda has a peaceful, serene beauty. Coming here, people seem to shake off all the worries, fatigue, and anger of daily life.

That is why this place has become a favorite pilgrimage, Buddha worship, and meditation spot for Buddhists.

Known as the “temple without incense”, visitors coming here do not need to bring incense and lamps, just need to be sincere, worship Buddha and pray. This is also a place to visit and admire the peaceful poetic scenery of many tourists inside and outside the city.

4. Directions to Buu Long Pagoda, District 9

You can refer to the directions to Buu Long Pagoda, District 9 through the following ways:

Method 1: From Thu Duc intersection

Turn right onto Le Van Viet Street, go about 4.5km to the end of the road.

At My Thanh intersection, turn right onto Nguyen Van Tang, go 2km further.
When you meet the right turn on Nguyen Xien Street, do not turn, continue straight.
When you see Nguyen Van Tang High School, go another 1km and you will see Buu Long Pagoda.

Method 2: From Thu Thiem tunnel

Go straight to Mai Chi Tho Avenue, turn right onto Nguyen Thi Dinh.
Go about 700m, turn left onto Nguyen Duy Trinh, go all the way.
When you reach Nguyen Xien, continue all the way and turn right.
Go another 3km to reach Buu Long Pagoda.

Method 3: From Suoi Tien area

From Thu Duc intersection, follow Hanoi Highway to Suoi Tien.

Go another 2.5km, you will meet the new road intersection, turn in and go all the way.

Go to Nguyen Xien street, turn right over Dong Tron bridge.

Go 700m further, Buu Long pagoda is on the right side of the road.