Nestled in the peaceful landscape of the Southwest region, Lang Cat Pagoda is not only a sacred place of worship but also a cultural destination imbued with Khmer identity in Kien Giang. With unique architecture imbued with Theravada Buddhism, the pagoda is like a precious gem of the city, attracting tourists with its ancient and pure beauty. Let’s join Ha Tien Vegas to discover the special things that make Lang Cat Pagoda a stop not to be missed when visiting the land of Rach Gia – Kien Giang.
Where is Lang Cat pagoda located in Rach Gia?
Lang Cat Pagoda is located at 325 Ngo Quyen Street, Quarter 1, Vinh Lac Ward, Rach Gia Town, Kien Giang. This is a temple belonging to the Theravada sect of the Khmer people, becoming an attractive destination for tourists when coming to Rach Gia. Lang Cat Rach Gia Pagoda is visited by many Buddhists everywhere with its unique Khmer architecture, along with unique cultural and religious features. Coming to this famous temple in Rach Gia, visitors will admire the pure scenery, participate in traditional Khmer dance performances and learn the history of this temple.
How to get to Lang Cat Rach Gia pagoda
Lang Cat Pagoda Rach Gia is about 25km from Kien Giang and only 3.5km from Rach Gia center. Therefore, visitors can easily move to this temple according to the instructions below:
Departing from Rach Gia center: Departing from the city center. From Rach Gia, follow Mac Cuu route to Nguyen Binh Khiem -> turn left at Kien Giang Tile Company -> turn to Tran Phu -> Ngo Quyen bridge -> at Phi Ngoc orchid garden -> turn to Ngo Quyen street -> turn right to reach Lang Cat pagoda. Travel time is about 10 minutes.
From Kien Giang: You can follow National Highway 63 and National Highway 61 for about 46 minutes to reach Lang Cat Pagoda. On the way, you can look up directions on Google Maps or ask people along the way.
For those departing from Saigon or neighboring provinces, you can take a bus to Rach Gia, then rent a motorbike taxi or motorbike to go to Lang Cat Pagoda to visit Rach Gia.
Learn the history of Lang Cat Pagoda in Rach Gia
Lang Cat Pagoda had a total of 31 generations of abbots and many different names. The pagoda was built in 1412, initially named Angkor Chum because the abbot was Cambodian. After that, the pagoda was renamed Lang Cat pagoda, because it is located on a large highland in the southeast of Rach Gia.
In May 2009, Lang Cat pagoda, along with the Kien Giang Buddhist Association Provincial Executive Committee and the solidarity association of patriotic monks, organized the inauguration of the main hall. By 1997, the Management Board and Buddhists called for donations to contribute to the construction and by 2003, the foundation and foundations along with concrete columns were built. The land on which the pagoda was built was donated by singer Thuy Tien’s family and has the same appearance as it does today.
What is there to visit at Lang Cat Rach Gia Pagoda?
The first thing that impresses visitors when visiting Lang Cat Rach Gia Pagoda is the architecture bearing the Khmer imprint. The main hall area of the pagoda is solemnly decorated, with an altar for a Buddha statue and a pearl relic brought by Venerable Ho Tong from India in 1957.
The highlight of this pagoda is its Khmer-style architecture with yellow tones and splendid decorations. Visiting Lang Cat Pagoda, visitors will be guided by the abbot in each area. Coming here, visitors will feel like they are “lost” in the middle of a certain temple in Cambodia. Because the architecture and layout of Lang Cat Pagoda are quite similar to Angkor Wat.
Coming to Lang Cat Rach Gia Pagoda, visitors can also enjoy traditional Khmer dance performances. Tourists who want to try this dance need to have technique and dance flexibly. After that, you can walk around the pagoda to admire the scenery and burn incense for good luck. If you want to learn more about the history of the temple, you can chat with the abbot or monk in the temple.
Things to note when going to Lang Cat Rach Gia Pagoda
Below are some notes you should keep in mind when visiting Lang Cat Pagoda in Rach Gia:
- If you have time, you can visit other famous places near the temple such as: Rach Gia pier, Rach Gia reclamation park…
- Dress discreetly and solemnly and absolutely do not wear short skirts or tank tops.
- When dancing, visitors can wear traditional Khmer costumes to take pictures.
- When visiting, do not arbitrarily touch the Buddha statue in the temple.
- Avoid climbing and breaking branches in the temple grounds.
- After sightseeing, if you want to eat and rest, you can move to Rach Gia city center where there are many choices.
Lang Cat Rach Gia Pagoda is a famous spiritual place that you should not miss when you have the opportunity to visit the beautiful land of Kien Giang. In addition, visitors can refer to famous temples in Kien Giang for more choices!
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