Although Linh Phuoc bottle temple is not a famous destination known to many tourists, with a unique design, it will surely awaken the curiosity of many visitors. Let's explore Ve Chai Linh Phuoc pagoda with HoaBinh Tourist through this article right now!
Ve Chai Linh Phuoc Pagoda in Da Lat attracts visitors by its unique architecture
Ve Chai Pagoda is located at 120 Tu Phuoc Street, Ward 11, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province. Because it is located right in the city center, it is easy for visitors to find the temple and convenient to visit many other famous tourist destinations.
Moving to Ve Chai Linh Phuoc Pagoda is not too difficult. You just need to follow the directions of Google Maps to get there. However, in case you don't have a phone or don't have enough storage space, you should take the roundabout of Da Lat market as a starting point, cross Ong Dao bridge and then turn to Tran Quoc Toan street.
You go straight all the way to Ho Tung Mau, to Tran Hung Dao - Hung Vuong. After that, you continue along Highway 20 until the end of the slope at Trai Mat is almost there. You just need to notice the Maitreya Buddha statue 800m away and then turn left to visit Ve Chai Pagoda in Dalat. Hundreds of millions of pieces sparkling in the sunlight create a space that is both special and impressive.
The way to Ve Chai Pagoda is not too difficult, visitors can get to the pagoda easily
Linh Phuoc Pagoda started construction in 1949, in 1951, the pagoda was completed. However, due to many reasons of natural disasters and war, the pagoda no longer kept its status quo.
The 5th abbot named Thich Tam Vi is the main person responsible for designing and rebuilding the pagoda. In addition, it is impossible not to mention the contribution and enthusiasm of many Buddhist monks and nuns in all provinces and cities across the country. Over 30 years, Ve Chai Pagoda in Da Lat has become a famous spiritual place, attracting many domestic and international Buddhist followers.
As the name suggests, Ve Chai Pagoda is made mainly from bottle mites. Pieces of glass from many old bottles are broken and decorated on the walls in the temple. Almost every corner of the temple has traces of ticks and bottles surrounding it.
Ve Chai Pagoda is designed mostly with old bottle materials
In Vietnam, there is not only one work of attaching bottles. However, this temple still has a unique and special feature that is rarely found anywhere else, making a strong impression on visitors from the first time they arrive.
The pieces are carefully selected, by artisans who personally come to Bat Trang ceramic village to search. The quality of crockery in this ancient village is undisputed. Every detail, even the smallest, in Ve Chai Pagoda is extremely delicate and meticulous. From the temple walls, handles, steps to the railings, there are traces of ancient legends.
Having just heard the name Ve Chai, many people mistakenly think that the decorations here are no longer valuable objects. However, you must witness and touch directly the details in the temple to feel this elaborateness and art.
Below, HoaBinh Tourist would like to share the impressive points that Ve Chai Pagoda brings.
The first special feature of Ve Chai Pagoda in Dalat lies in its unique and different architecture. Linh Phuoc Pagoda campus gathers many beautiful works and works of art. The dragon's shape is beautifully and delicately shaped around the Maitreya Buddha statue. Standing from afar, looking inside the temple, you will easily see it right away.
Ve Chai Pagoda impresses with very solemnly made statues
The dragon is very large, up to 49m long, so it takes a long time to complete. It is known that skilled artisans must use 12,000 beer bottles to attach the dragon's body. This can be seen as the most prominent symbol of Ve Chai Pagoda in Dalat. Come here, don't forget to take a photo to check in.
In addition, you can go to Gia Son Island, the Maitreya Buddha statue on the top. After taking pictures and visiting the area outside the temple, you will step into the main hall. This main hall is relatively large with a size of 22m x 33m compared to other temples in Vietnam.
Setting foot here, visitors will feel that they are very small, in the middle of a large and magnificent space. Attracting right in the eyes of visitors is the stupa with a height of up to 27m. At the same time, the pillars that surround the two sides are carved with sophisticated dragons.
Each statue in Ve Chai Pagoda is extremely elaborately built
The golden dragons make the space more solemn and sacred. The main hall of the temple is the place to worship 324 Bodhisattva Guan Yin statues. This statue has set a record as the tallest reinforced concrete statue in Vietnam with a height of 4.9m (including the lotus). Outside the magnificent golden card, in front is a bas-relief.
In addition to the delicately and vividly carved Bodhi Tho image, the architecture of Ve Chai Pagoda is also impressive in the booth with 108 statues of "Thien Thu Thien Nhan". The entire campus of Linh Phuoc Pagoda, inside and out, has bold images of dragons, phoenixes, and classical patterns of the eight tones, the four treasures, the four times, the four quarters.
The Sangha house - the living and resting place of the monks in the temple consists of 3 spacious floors. Tinh Duong is located at the top with a semicircular lotus pond. The room for them to stay is in the middle and ground floor areas. The temple also has a library and a living room in the middle of the monk's house. The water-painted relief and the tower of the Most Venerable Thuong Quang Ha make the space more dignified and lively.
Sangha house with unique architecture attracts tourists from all over the world
Going to the temple without visiting the 18 floors of hell is a big mistake. This is the place that attracts and makes the most curious tourists. Follow the small path leading down to the first floor, you will see an area displaying feng shui stones and antiquities of Vietnam. If you go deeper, there are more and more scary mysterious scenes.
Starting from the 2nd floor, you will officially enter the 18 floors of hell. As the name suggests, you have to go all 18 floors 300m long to get there. There are many creepy and scary shapes here. Even the king of Hell is carrying out the trial of those who did bad things while they were still alive.
18 levels of hell to teach people about the law of cause and effect, karma and direct people to do good things. The 7-storey tower is the outstanding work of Linh Phuoc pagoda with a height of 37m. The bell tower on the 2nd floor is recognized as the heaviest bell in Vietnam with a weight of 8.5 tons.
If you have a weak spirit, it is easy to panic when you see the punishments that people have to endure in the 18 levels of hell. This area is open to the public for free. There is a detailed instruction sheet in front of the gate.
18 floors of hell attract visitors with the creepy design of 18 gates in hell
The pagoda is also famous for its realistic wax statue in every detail. Made entirely from wax, the image of the monk Minh Ha Duc meditating was performed by Thai artisans. This statue becomes the highlight of Linh Phuoc Pagoda.
Dalat's pagoda is not only unique and special, but also holds many records that have not been replaced anywhere else. Records include:
Statue of Bodhisattva Guanyin made from 600,000 immortal flowers
When visiting Dalat pagoda in particular and spiritual places in general, visitors should note the following things so as not to cause objections:
Ve Chai Linh Phuoc Pagoda will definitely be an interesting place and contains many mysteries for you to discover. Especially if you go with the elderly, surely you will be very interested. HoaBinh Tourist wishes you and your family a happy and full of memories trip. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us via Hotline: 0939.311.911 - 0913.311.911, we are always happy to receive all comments and improve the quality of our services.
