Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple

Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple – The ancient charm of the Southern Chinese community. Located at 74 Dien Bien Phu Street, Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple is the oldest temple of the Chinese community living in the Bac Lieu region. It was established around 1810 to worship Ong Bon, the deity credited with reclaiming and protecting the land. The temple features a unique, original Ming Dynasty architectural style with a characteristic 'Quoc' (囯) shape structure. The entire framework is constructed from precious wood joined with sturdy mortise-and-tenon joints, surrounded by brick walls and covered with a roof of green yin-yang tiles. The cinematic highlight lies in the sophistication of the wood carvings on the rafters, beams, and altars, depicting gilded, winding auspicious mythical creatures. Wooden couplets painted in red and gilded with ancient Chinese characters create a profound cultural depth. The century-old atmosphere here is always vibrant with the red of luck and the gold of majesty, set against the mystical, swirling smoke of incense coils. Highly suitable for period dramas, historical films set in the Southern reclamation era, 19th-century television series, or documentaries researching Ming-Qing architectural arts. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Google Maps.