{"id":6933,"date":"2025-08-01T03:57:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/?p=6933"},"modified":"2025-08-16T02:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T02:41:41","slug":"buu-long-pagoda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/en\/buu-long-pagoda\/","title":{"rendered":"Buu Long Pagoda"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/h4>\n

1. Where is Buu Long Pagoda?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Address of Buu Long Pagoda: 81 Nguyen Xien, Long Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

2. Discover the unique architecture of Buu Long Pagoda in District 9<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.
\nThe design idea of Buu Long Pagoda was conceived by monk Vien Minh based on the original Buddhist architecture originating from India.
\nComing here, visitors cannot help but be impressed by the unique Buddhist architecture with a harmonious combination of primitive Buddhist architecture and Vietnamese cultural colors.<\/p>\n

3. Attractive points at Buu Long Pagoda, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

3.1. Buu Long Pagoda has a unique campus design<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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3.2. The famous Gotama Cetiya Tower inside Buu Long Pagoda, District 9<\/strong>
\nComing 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.
\nThe 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.
\nFrom the outside, people cannot help but admire the delicate carvings combined with beautiful windows.<\/p>\n

3.3. A Thai version of the temple right in Saigon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

3.4. Buu Long Pagoda is a peaceful place, a place to pray without incense<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

That is why this place has become a favorite pilgrimage, Buddha worship, and meditation spot for Buddhists.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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4. Directions to Buu Long Pagoda, District 9<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can refer to the directions to Buu Long Pagoda, District 9 through the following ways:<\/p>\n

Method 1: From Thu Duc intersection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right onto Le Van Viet Street, go about 4.5km to the end of the road.<\/p>\n

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

Method 2: From Thu Thiem tunnel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Method 3: From Suoi Tien area<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Thu Duc intersection, follow Hanoi Highway to Suoi Tien.<\/p>\n

Go another 2.5km, you will meet the new road intersection, turn in and go all the way.<\/p>\n

Go to Nguyen Xien street, turn right over Dong Tron bridge.<\/p>\n

Go 700m further, Buu Long pagoda is on the right side of the road.<\/p>\n

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5. What to eat near Buu Long pagoda, District 9?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

5.1 Vegetarian beef noodle soup<\/strong><\/p>\n

A light dish with naturally sweet and rich vegetable broth, added with tofu and satay.<\/p>\n

Recommended restaurant:<\/p>\n

Food stall in the pagoda grounds<\/p>\n

Sen Vang – 152 Nguyen Trong Tuyen, Phu Nhuan District<\/p>\n

Vegetarian Hue Beef Noodle Soup – 253 Tang Nhon Phu, District 9<\/p>\n

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5.2 Vegetarian vermicelli soup<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sweet taste of vegetables, vegetarian soup made from mushrooms, tofu, rich and unique.<\/p>\n

Suggested restaurants:<\/p>\n

Food stalls in the temple grounds<\/p>\n

63 To Ngoc Van, Linh Dong, Thu Duc<\/p>\n

Bun Rieu Chay An Lac \u2013 4 Kha Van Can, Thu Duc<\/p>\n

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5.3 Ice cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suitable for cooling off in hot weather.<\/p>\n

Can be purchased at the food stalls in the temple or nearby shops.<\/p>\n

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6. Notes when visiting Buu Long Pagoda<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dress: Polite, discreet (long pants\/skirts), avoid wearing short clothes when worshiping Buddha.<\/p>\n

Remove shoes before going up the tower, there is an area for shoes and bags for visitors.<\/p>\n

Limit taking photos\/filming in the temple to keep the space peaceful.<\/p>\n

Keep quiet when visiting, avoid disturbing others who are worshiping Buddha.<\/p>\n

Nearby hotels<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Hotels near tourist areas<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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