Phu Ly Khmer Pagoda - A Must-see Vinh Long Hidden Gem
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Surrounded by ancient star trees and green palm trees, Phu Ly Khmer pagoda has a very tranquil setting and is an impressive vinh long tourist attraction that visitors should not miss.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Vinh Long Visitor Guide
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: No
Shop: No
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Phu Ly Khmer Pagoda is located in Dong Thanh Commune, Binh Minh Town, Vinh Long Province
Added values: More particularly, Khmer Phu Ly Pagoda is an ancient temple in Vinh Long with beautiful and peaceful landscape. This building is the interference between Indian, Thai and Cambodian architecture, creating a unique feature that few temples have.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Vinh Sang tourism? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We've got some ideas! Check out our list: Vinh Long Pottery & Brick Kiln Factory (39 km), Vinh Sang Eco-tourism (46 km), Coconut Candy Traditional Village in Vinh Long (4 km), Tra on floating market (16 km), Vinh Long museum (33 km), Van Thanh Mieu Temple (35 km), May Islet (3o minutes), An Binh Islet (51 km), . . .
Although located deep in the countryside, Phu Ly Pagoda is still very attractive to Buddhist pilgrims as well as an ideal stopover for many tourists. This is an ancient and beautiful temple associated with many unique legends of the Khmer people in the South. During the New Year holidays and other Khmer New Year holidays, the temple is the convergence of Khmer, Vietnamese and Chinese people to visit and celebrate Tet.
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The temple has bold Khmer architecture with main yellow painted walls and soaring dome with the statue of Goddess Kayno in the position of reaching up to support the roof frill, creating a transition between the vertical of the columns and the horizontal of the roof.
The main hall of the pagoda follows the typical three-level roof architecture of the Khmer people in the Southwest region with the largest bottom fold and gradually decreasing to the top. The top crease is triangular, the center has a sharp spike that rises up.
The main hall worships Shakyamuni Buddha and many Arhats. On the walls and ceiling of the main hall are decorated with paintings telling stories of Buddha from birth to enlightenment and many Khmer fairy tales.
The main hall is built high and is about 1.5m above the ground. In addition to the main hall, when you go around the courtyard, you will see many other buildings that are dining rooms, rest rooms and offices of monks. Khmer Phu Ly Pagoda is not only a spiritual tourist destination, a pilgrimage site to worship Buddha, but also a place for local people to organize classes for young monks and children to learn Khmer, Kinh and Vietnamese languages. social sciences, natural sciences, and Buddhist teachings.
Walking around the temple, you will feel the peace, airy but no less ancient thanks to the appearance of ancient trees and palm trees. Outside the pagoda is a crematorium to serve the cremation needs of many families, most of which are of the Khmer. If you want to learn about the architectural style of Khmer temples in the Southwest region, visit Phu Ly pagoda. You will not only have the opportunity to admire the magnificent architecture, but also feel the peace at the Buddha's door.
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As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
From Can Tho city center:
Route 1: By Boat from Can Tho AM or PM, Phu Ly pagoda, village of making tofu skin, the plant nursery village, small tranquil canals deep in the countryside
Route 2: By Scooter from Can Tho AM or PM, Phu Ly pagoda, village of making tofu skin, the plant nursery village, small tranquil canals deep in the countryside
Route 3: By bicycle
If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Vinh Long. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Vinh long daily tours with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
Phu Ly Khmer pagoda TOUR from Can Tho by Boat AM or PM
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Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Vinh long village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Vinh long
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Can Tho River Tour and Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
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Phu Ly Khmer Pagoda is a solemn place, so you should choose beautiful clothes that are still polite and discreet. In the temple grounds, there are many animal statues such as elephants, snakes, etc. If you go with the children, please remind them not to climb because these are sacred symbols of the Khmer people.
The monks don’t ask for money, although donations won’t hurt.
Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.
You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.
If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Vinh Long or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Vinh Long responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Vinh Long food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Vinh Long cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice, Durian Ri6…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Vinh Long in the rainy season, as Vinh Long always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Vinh Long tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, Coconut candy village & sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, An Binh Islet, Vinh Long Fruit Garden, cocohome homestay, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village In Cai Be & Vinh Long, Cai Cuong Ancient House, May Islet (Luc Si Thanh Islet), Phu Ly Khmer Pagoda, Phat Ngoc Xa Loi Pagoda Vinh Long (Jade Buddha), Vinh Long Cycling Tours…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Vinh Long province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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