Long Son Pagoda: Go on a pilgrimage to the largest pagoda in Nha Trang

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The entrance of Long Son Pagoda in Nha Trang (Source: Collected)

When you are in Nha Trang, it is more than worth it to spend your time exploring Long Son Pagoda. It is recognized as the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Khanh Hoa province. Here, there is not only the magnificent landscape but also the sacred atmosphere that attracts visitors to come and enjoy their time.

1. A brief history of Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang Vietnam

Up till now, Long Son Pagoda has been supervised by five abbots, the first one being monk Thich Ngo Chi (1886-1935), who was also the founder of the pagoda.

Long Son Pagoda has been supervised by five abbots since its establishment (Source: Collected)

The pagoda was built around 1886, when it was only a small cottage on the top of Trai Thuy hill. In 1900, after collapsing from a huge storm, it had to be moved down to the foothill where it stands today.

In 1936, the pagoda was given to the Society of An Nam Buddhist Studies to be the headquarter of Buddhism in Khanh Hoa, following the will of monk Thich Ngo Chi.

Throughout history, the pagoda has been repaired and restored several times. Now, it has the most appealing structure and landscape among the pagodas in Nha Trang.

Long Son pagoda in Nha Trang has become a famous tourist destination (Source: Collected)

After more than 100 years, the pagoda has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Nha Trang. There are thousands of people coming to the pagoda every year to visit and worship.

2. The special features of Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang

2.1. The ancient architecture of the main temple

Tourists will definitely be astounded with the impressive architecture of the pagoda. Bearing ancient Eastern Asian architecture in an area of 3,000 square meters, the pagoda appears to be an exquisite piece of art.

The impressive Eastern Asian architecture of Long Son pagoda (Source: Collected)

The pagoda has a spacious main hall of 1,670 square meters, with many Buddha statues made of bronze that can be up to 1.6 meters in height and 700 kilograms in weight. Nowadays, the main hall serves as the venue of many important ceremonies on special occasions.

Moreover, Long Son Pagoda also has the biggest pair of candles that are 900 kilograms in weight and 3.4 meters in height, made by monk Thich Hien Chon of An Phu Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh city.

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2.2. The white Buddha statue in Long Son Pagoda

After climbing a 193-step stairway to the top of the hill, the first thing that visitors will see is a gigantic white Buddha statue, which is up to 24 meters tall. The Buddha is situated on a giant lotus with a diameter of 10 meters.

The white Buddha statue at Long Son Pagoda (Source: Collected)

This statue was erected during 1964-1965 by the Buddhists of the pagoda. Sitting under the blue sky, the statue clearly shows the gentleness and majesty of Buddha.

2.3. The marble Lying Buddha statue

After the 44th step of the stairway, visitors can see the marble Lying Buddha statue. Similar to the white Buddha statue, this statue also beautifully depicts the charisma of Buddha, which will definitely leave a deep impression on any visitor.

The marble Lying Buddha statue at Long Son Pagoda (Source: Collected)

2.4. The Great Bell

After the 54th step of the stairway, you will see a huge bell named “Dai Hong Chung”. This was a gift from the Buddhists in Hue, given in 2002.

The 2.2-meter-tall Great Bell (Source: Collected)

The bell is 2.2 meters tall and weighs 1.5 tons. Everytime it rings, the sound echoes throughout the whole pagoda, making people seemingly lost in the world of tranquility and nature.

3. Essential guide for first-timers to Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang

3.1. How to get to Long Son pagoda?

Address: No. 22, 23/10 street, Phuong Son ward, Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province

It is easy to reach the pagoda, with two common routes:

• From the center of Nha Trang city: Follow Le Thanh Tong street to Thai Nguyen street, then turn onto 23/10 street
• From the North of Nha Trang city: Follow 2/4 street to Tran Quy Cap street, then turn onto 23/10 street.

The route from the center of the city to Long Son Pagoda (Source: Collected)

3.2. Entrance tickets & opening hours of Long Son Pagoda

The pagoda does not charge visitors any entrance fee. There is also no limitation to the opening hours, so anyone can come to the pagoda anytime.

The peaceful atmosphere of Long Son Pagoda (Source: Collected)

However, visitors should not come to the temple in the early morning or late night, because the monks may be disturbed and some areas of the pagoda may be off-limits.

The pagoda is especially crowded on the 1st and 15th days of every lunar month, as at this time, many visitors come here to worship, sight-see or simply find inner peace.

3.3. What to wear to Long Son Pagoda

In any country, the pagoda is always a sacred place of worship, including Vietnam. Therefore, coming to the pagoda, visitors should dress modestly, in such a way that their clothes cover the shoulders, upper arms, chest, and thighs.

Visitors should dress modestly to the pagoda (Source: Collected)

Moreover, visitors should remove their shoes if required, especially inside the pagoda’s buildings. Additionally, everyone should respect the resident monks by keeping voices down and walking around quietly.

Besides Long Son Pagoda, there are also many interesting locations that tourists should visit, such as: Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, Tram Huong Tower, etc.

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Long Son pagoda is a famous religious destination with a long history. It represents the development of Buddhism in Khanh Hoa province in particular, and in Central Vietnam in general. Don’t hesitate to spend time at this oldest pagoda in Nha Trang, because it will surely give you an unforgettable memory.

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