Welcome back to part 2 of the blog post exploring 12 spiritual tourist destinations in Ha Tien ! Today, let’s join Ha Tien Vegas – continue the journey to explore 6 sacred places that only Ha Tien natives know. Each location has its own unique historical stories and cultural values, creating a rich and diverse spiritual picture. Let’s continue our journey to feel the sacredness and purity in this place!
7.Lo Gach Pagoda (Buddha Pagoda)
Address: foot of Binh San mountain, D. Mac Cuu, City. Ha Tien
Lo Gach Pagoda, also known as Phat Da Pagoda, is a Ha Tien pagoda that tourists should definitely not miss on their trip. According to legend, Phat Da Pagoda was formed from an abandoned brick kiln. By 1945, monk Thich Chi Hoa built a pagoda and used a brick kiln as the main hall to chant sutras and worship. Since then, Ha Tien people call this Lo Gach Pagoda.
This Ha Tien pagoda was built according to Mahayana Buddhist architecture, including the main hall, ancestral temple, staff house, western hall and monk’s room. The pagoda space has ancient trees and a very sacred meditating Buddha statue.
8.Nam Ong Pagoda
Address: No. 52 D. Mac Thien Tich, Binh San Ward, City. Ha Tien
Nam Ong Pagoda is a famous Ha Tien pagoda founded by the Chinese community. This is one of the oldest pagodas in Ha Tien because it dates back to the reign of Mac Thien Tich. Currently, Nam Ong Pagoda is worshiping Quan Cong, Truong Phi, Quan Binh, Truong Tien and Vuong Linh Quan.
Having the opportunity to visit Nam Ong Pagoda, visitors will admire the bold Chinese architectural style at the pagoda, especially the two unicorn statues sitting on both sides of the main door of the pagoda. In addition, the space of this Ha Tien pagoda is spacious and airy with many green trees, also bringing a feeling of relaxation and peace to visitors when visiting the pagoda.
9.Mac family temple
Address: D. Mac Cuu, Binh San Ward. City. Ha Tien
In addition to the famous Ha Tien pagodas above, tourists should not forget to visit more temples and communal houses in Ha Tien. Among them, the Mac family temple is a stopping point for many tourists from all over the world. The Mac family temple, also known as Trung Nghia Tu, is a place to worship the people of the Mac family who discovered this ancient land. The tombs of the Mac family are all built on Binh San mountain, so they have a very charming view.
The Mac family mausoleums and temples were all designed by Mac Thien Tich and built from 1735 – 1739. When stopping here, visitors will listen to stories about the Mac family as well as visit the temple. The temple has unique architecture.
10.Thanh Hoang’s Temple
Address: Quarter 1, Dong Ho Ward, City. Ha Tien
Thanh Hoang’s Temple is a famous sacred spiritual stop in Ha Tien, Kien Giang. Thanh Hoang’s communal house is an ancient communal house that has existed for more than 250 years and has great value in both architecture and culture.
Coming here, visitors can take time to admire and explore the unique architecture of the communal house. In addition, you can also worship and make a pilgrimage to pray for peace and luck for yourself and your family.
11.Da Dung Mountain – Mysterious natural tourist destination
Address: Highway 80, My Duc commune, Ha Tien town
Da Dung Mountain is a mountain about 200m high, shaped like a giant brush. The mountain has many mysterious caves and many rare plants. This is a new tourist destination that is attracting more footsteps from everywhere because of its beauty, which is compared to Phong Nha cave on alluvial land. .And it is also a special gift that nature bestows on the land of Ha Tien with its enchanting beauty.
12.Ha Tien Cave Pagoda
Hang Pagoda in Ha Tien, also known as Hai Son Tu Pagoda, is located close to the coast and has steep cliffs like a sea tower. Hang Pagoda is located at the foot of An Hai Son mountain, which has been eroded for thousands of years, so it has a large cave that connects to the sea. This place has waves all year round, clear blue water and long sandy beaches, bringing poetic and charming scenery.
The reason it is called Hang Pagoda is because this pagoda worships Buddha inside the cave. In particular, the pagoda also has a large bell hanging on the roof, which resonates far away. Thanks to that, the pagoda becomes one of the spiritual and cultural tourist destinations in Ha Tien for those who want to worship and pray. Currently, Hang Pagoda belongs to the system of pagodas managed by the Executive Board of the Central Buddhist Sangha.
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