Known as the pearl island, Phu Quoc has long been an ideal choice for a summer vacation. Recently, the spiritual tourism on Phu Quoc to the most sacred destinations of Phu Quoc has increasingly become popular among visitors with famous temples, including Su Muon Pagoda – the most sacred temple on Phu Quoc island.
1. Basic information about Su Muon Pagoda
Su Muon Pagoda is on 30/4 – Ham Ninh road, in Suoi Da, Duong To commune, to the West of Duong Dong Phu Quoc town centre. Su Muon Pagoda was established in the early 1930s, at first just a small temple on the ground floor with leaves and wood.
Address: Suoi Da, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province
Opening Time: 7:00 – 19:00
Ticket price: free
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2. How to get to Su Muon Pagoda?
About 5km from Duong Dong town, visitors only need a few minutes by car to get here. Taxis are the fastest and most convenient way. The three taxi companies in Phu Quoc you can use are Mai Linh Taxi (0773.99.77.99), Hoang Long Taxi (077.3.988.988) và Phu Quoc Taxi (0773.99.55.99).
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3. What to explore in Su Muon Pagoda?
The three-door gate is located at the foot of the mountain, 800 meters from the temple and to reach the temple, tourists are required to climb over 60 stone steps. This is not a random number but it originates from the phrase “hexadecimal flower borders”, hiding the profound meaning of the cycle of life.
In front of the pagoda, there is a statue of Quan Am exposed on the lotus throne, next to a large rock carved into the shape of Mr.Tiger lying under a bamboo root, based on the legend from the Phu Quoc era. And the behind of the temple is a statue of Thich Ca Buddha, next to a high 200-year-old “Konia” tree with luxuriant leaves and branches.
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Su Muon Pagoda was built in the style of traditional folk architecture. The main hall is built on 3m high stone to worship many large Buddha statues with sharp sculpting lines surrounded by a firm railing Different from the solemn atmosphere in the main hall, the scenery around the pagoda is very airy and cool thanks to the lush forest all year round.
There are many reasons why people from everywhere come to the temple – Some people come to worship because of the beliefs, some people hear “good rumors spread out” and many people want to see the beautiful scenery, breathe fresh air and relieve the pressure of life. Whatever it might be, when leaving the pagoda, everyone reflects a happy, relieved and peaceful on the face. That is why you should not miss this pagoda.
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