Som Rong Temple (Soc Trang): This temple bearing the Khmer architectural mark is full of Wat Pătum Som Rong. It is officially completed in 2017 and quickly became one of the most famous attractions of Soc Trang Province. The first thing that impresses visitors when they set foot in the gate area is 5 splendid towers placed right on the temple roofs. Photo: dungcee, vanvan.littlest.things.
Colorful colors and meticulously sculpted, gilded motifs of inner space will surprise you with the magnificence of this place. Just wear the outstanding costumes and make the right designs, you have a set of Asian-style photos exactly like those taken in ancient temples in Indonesia, Thailand ... Photos: chiithanh, ttn. me96.
Chua Doi (Soc Trang): This place was originally named Mahatup, or Ma Toc Pagoda, meaning "created by virtue". The architecture of the temple is harmoniously combined between Vietnamese and Cambodian culture. Because it was built in a forest with tens of thousands of bats living inside, the pagoda is also called Bat Pagoda. However, due to the increasing number of tourists, bats are no longer flying to the temple grounds as before. Photo: miduong.52, ngduhuy, sinthichcomsuon, violapham212.
La Han Temple (Soc Trang): This temple’s grandeur and splendor will make you think you just got lost in a palace in ancient Chinese movies. From the walls, roofs, welcome gates, windows and decorative motifs, you will quickly realize the typical architectural style of the Chinese people. La Han Pagoda has a beautiful big flower garden with lotus ponds, lakes and dreamlike landscapes for you to freely photograph. Photo: chiithanh, le_thyan.
To reach the temple, you have to go into a small alley across the Black Bridge neighborhood. You should research the route on the map before going to or thoroughly ask the locals to avoid getting lost because the temple is located quite difficult to find. It is very crowded with visitors on major holidays and weekends. Therefore, you should also choose the right time for sightseeing, taking photos to avoid being swept into crowded people. Photo: kin_autt, panda.h105.
Ghositaram Temple (Bac Lieu): If you admire the beauty of the ancient temples, you should not ignore Ghositaram Temple. It is called the Khmer temple with the most unique architecture in the Mekong Delta. This work took 10 years to complete. In particular, artisans have dedicated 4 years to perfect decorative patterns. Two colors of red, bright gold, meticulously sculpted mascots and column systems, multi-storey roofs will make you admire the splendor of this place. Photo: chiithanh, hong.hanhnt, ng.gky.
Kh’Leang Pagoda (Soc Trang): This place is located in a large campus on the banks of the romantic Nhu Nguyet River, surrounded by rows of green trees. The buildings from the gate to the interior of the temple are decorated with elaborate and elaborate carved patterns but still very harmonious and delicate. In more than 20 temples in Soc Trang city, Kh’Leang pagoda is one of the oldest monuments. In 1990, the Ministry of Culture and Information placed this ancient temple in the National Art Architecture section. Photos: 30.7pm, imp.nhng, mmon91, thaihhaa.
