Admire the unique Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang

Soc Trang is the province with the largest Khmer ethnic population in the country, so it is also the place that preserves the unique cultural identities of the Khmer people, especially the architecture of the pagodas.

Tourists visit Chen Kieu Pagoda in Soc Trang.

Chen Kieu Pagoda (Sa Lon Pagoda) stands out with colorful motifs such as purple, blue, red, pink, orange... from porcelain and plates.

According to the story, in the past, during the construction process, due to lack of funds, the pagoda mobilized Buddhists to donate various types of bowls for decoration. Therefore, this pagoda was named Chén Hiệu to remember the joint efforts of the Khmer people here to build the pagoda.

Meanwhile, when coming to Som Rong Pagoda, visitors will encounter many unique architectural blocks with colorful, eye-catching colors in Khmer culture. The outside of the pagoda is decorated with symbols such as: Naga snake, goddess Keynor, sacred bird Krud, ogre Yeak... bearing the traditional Khmer culture.

Inside the main hall of Som Rong Pagoda are murals depicting the life of Buddha Shakyamuni painted on the walls and ceiling. The most unique feature of this pagoda is the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni entering nirvana, measuring 63 m long and 22.5 m high, placed about 28 m above the ground. This is also a place that attracts tourists from all over the world to come and worship and learn about the unique architecture and culture of the Khmer people.

Coming to Bat Pagoda (also known as Mahatup Pagoda), visitors will see the pagoda surrounded by a forest with all kinds of trees, the most of which are star and oil trees. The reason the pagoda is called Bat Pagoda is because this is the home of many bats, many of which are so big that their wingspan is a meter long. Every afternoon, they fly back to the pagoda to roost, hanging their black bodies on the tree branches. Currently, Bat Pagoda is a Khmer pagoda that still stores many valuable treasures such as: a stone statue of Buddha, Buddhist scriptures written on palm leaves or ancient oil lamps... Every day, Bat Pagoda welcomes thousands of visitors to visit, as well as to watch bats and pray. Tin Tuc Newspaper would like to send readers unique images of some Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang:

Located about 12 km from Soc Trang city, Chen Kieu pagoda attracts many tourists to visit on weekends.

The decorative materials are cups, plates... donated by the people when building the temple.

The beautiful architecture of Chen Kieu Pagoda is the roof with 3 folds, the bottom fold is quite large and gradually smaller as it goes up. Each fold is decorated with many motifs and Khmer statues carrying the wish for peace.

The inner courtyard of Chen Kieu Pagoda is quite large for visitors to worship Buddha and admire the unique architecture.

Som Rong Pagoda is also built in the same architectural style as other Khmer pagodas in the South, including: main hall, sala, monks' house and also has a library with more than 1,500 books, serving students, people and local Buddhists.

The statue of Buddha entering nirvana is the most impressive point for tourists from all over the world when visiting Som Rong Pagoda, Soc Trang.

Tourists in traditional Khmer costumes next to the unique architecture of Som Rong Pagoda.

Som Rong Pagoda also attracts visitors from all over with its stupa with four doors and four paths representing compassion, joy, and equanimity in Buddhist scriptures.

Bat Pagoda, also known as Ma Toc Pagoda, is located at 73B Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3, Soc Trang City.

This is one of the oldest pagodas in Soc Trang, built by the Khmer community more than 440 years ago.

Bat Pagoda is decorated with characteristic yellow colors and has unique Khmer architecture.

Coming to Bat Pagoda, visitors can also enjoy traditional Khmer music performances.

Soc Trang is attracting tourists with its temples with unique Khmer architecture.

Photo series, clip: Hoang Tuyet/Tin Tuc Newspaper