Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu, the largest Khmer temple in Vietnam with typical Khmer architecture like “miniature Thailand,” has become a destination that tourists bewitch when they have the opportunity to come to the Southwest.
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Ghositaram Bac Lieu Pagoda – the largest Khmer temple in Vietnam
The Southwest is the land of many ethnic Khmer people. Therefore, this place also formed a unique cradle of Buddhist culture. In particular, the temple with Khmer architecture is a prominent highlight in the spiritual-cultural depth of the Khmer.
Having the opportunity to visit the provinces of Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, and An Giang, you will visit the beautiful and famous Khmer architectural temples. In particular, Ghositaram Bac Lieu Pagoda is a popular tourist stop. Not only is it attractive with the reddish-yellow tones, but Ghositaram is also the largest Khmer temple in Vietnam.
Visiting Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu, visitors can both admire sophisticated architectural works and learn about the Buddhist culture of the Khmer. And especially, they are able to capture beautiful photos like they are traveling to Thailand. What are you waiting for? Plan to visit the Southwest to visit Ghositaram Pagoda!
Ghositaram Temple – the art museum of the Khmer
Ghositaram is a large temple located in Cu Lao hamlet, Hung Hoi commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province. So the locals call this temple as Cu Lao Pagoda for convenience.
Amid the green plain of a garden, the Khmer temple in Bac Lieu is a striking feature. With the primary colors of red, pink, and yellow combined with the sharp tower architecture style, this place looks like a magnificent, mysterious castle.
Back in history, the Ghositaram Bac Lieu Pagoda was built in 1840 on an area of up to 4 hectares. Over the centuries, this temple was somewhat damaged. So in 2001, the main temple hall was rebuilt and achieved perfect beauty after ten years of construction.
To the locals, Ghositaram is more than just a temple – a place of religious activities. But this place is like a “fine art museum” – preserving typical Khmer cultural architecture. The brilliance and prominence blended with sophisticated beauty have created timeless value for this largest Khmer temple in Vietnam.
Visiting Ghositaram Pagoda, you will see the main hall standing between the four sides of green trees. The main hall with the triangular temple roof stacked on top of each other, soaring high into the deep blue sky. The structure of the main hall building is rectangular with an area of 427 m2 and is up to 36 meters high.
Going along the outside of the building, visitors will admire the frescoes, statues embossed with colorful colors. It is a picture depicting truthfully and vivid stories related to Buddha’s life. At the same time, it sends meaningful messages about the Buddhist teachings.
To have a spectacular and beautiful Ghositaram Bac Lieu temple today, the artisans took 4 years to complete the decorative patterns and motifs of the temple. That is why this place is considered a true art museum.
Accompanying with the gaudy and magnificent exterior is the grooming and elegance inside. Step into the main hall and walk along the corridor of the temple precinct, you will come across huge columns of gold-painted lacquer. Each pillar has a very large size, in the middle of the red paint and the two ends, there are carves with many patterns, painted in brilliant gold.
Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu – a must-go destination in the Southwest
In the Southwest, there are many beautiful and prominent temples but Ghositaram is still the most favorite destination. In addition to the record of the largest Khmer temple in Vietnam, Ghositaram also creates great virtual photos for visitors. The photos taken at the pagoda have a very unique beauty, making viewers easily think of the system of temples and palaces of Thailand.
During your trip to Bac Lieu, you can come here to take photos within the temple grounds, walk along the corridors or find the best angles and pose. The outstanding colors of red, pink, and yellow will help you to have many beautiful and attractive images.
In particular, Ghositaram Temple is also a spiritual destination located near other famous destinations such as wind farms or a hundred-year-old longan garden, etc. You can arrange a schedule to have a convenient trip, visit many famous tourist destinations in the hometown of the duck of Bac Lieu.
Souce: dulichvietnam.com.vn
