Phuoc Hung Pagoda

About this location

Phuoc Hung Pagoda – A Minh Huong landmark in the heart of Sa Dec Amidst the urban landscape of Sa Dec, Phuoc Hung Pagoda preserves a special slice of the Minh Huong Chinese community. Existing for nearly two centuries, the structure serves not only as a place of worship but also preserves architectural layers, carvings, and cultural activities dating back to the 19th century. The pagoda was built in 1838. It features an eight-roof, two-tier structure with yin-yang tiled roofs, bas-reliefs of dragons, unicorns, tortoises, and phoenixes, along with numerous red-lacquered and gold-gilded details. The main hall is adorned with numerous statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This location is well-suited for film settings related to culture, history, social drama, films about the Chinese community, and religious documentaries. Compiled information from sources by: PTIT. Photo source: Lao Dong Newspaper, Mekong Exploration.

Location rules

• Do not move statues, altars, horizontal lacquered boards, parallel sentences, and religious items.
• Do not use flash or powerful lights directed straight at the worship area without prior permission.
• Do not close-up film individuals performing rituals without their consent.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• The pagoda holds religious activities year-round, with visitor numbers increasing during the Full Moon days, Tet, and Vesak.