Having the opportunity to visit famous statues in Vietnam, visitors will admire the impressive monumental and sacred works.
Famous statues in Vietnam have a huge scale
1. Statue of Our Lady of Dong Nai
The Statue of Mary is one of the famous statues in Vietnam, located in Dong Nai province. The statue was built on top of Cui Mountain, facing Xuan Loc diocese, right behind is the peaceful and beautiful Tri An lake. This work belongs to the complex of Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage Center of Xuan Loc Diocese.
This statue belongs to Xuan Loc Diocese, Dong Nai province. Photo: @trann.nnhunng07
The statue of the Virgin Mary was built on a grand scale, with a total height of up to 50 meters. This work has a base 17 meters high and the height from the foot to the top of the statue is 33 meters. Currently, this is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in Vietnam, attracting a large number of tourists to come here to worship.
The total height of the statue of Our Lady is 50 meters. Photo: @hoatruonghao
Although this work has only been built since 2018 and came into operation recently, it is nevertheless one of the largest pilgrimage centers in Vietnam. On the occasion of the last Lunar New Year, every day thousands of visitors come to visit and admire this extremely beautiful giant statue.
Behind the statue is Tri An Lake. Photo: @tonynguyen1967
It is known that the statue of Our Lady was built by CNC technology combined with fiberglass concrete (GRC) and geodesic to ensure aesthetics when completed. The whole statue is pure white, standing out in the vast sky. The highlight of this statue is the image of the head of the statue of Our Lady, symbolizing the faith of the faithful.
The majestic beauty of the statue of the Virgin Mary. Photo: @tonynguyen1967
If you have the opportunity to travel to Dong Nai , remember to spend a little time admiring this majestic and beautiful work. Along the two sides of the giant statue, there is a walkway for visitors to conveniently move and see the statue of Our Lady at the nearest distance.
2. Statue of Christ the King of Vung Tau
One of the beautiful statues in Vietnam that has been famous for a long time is the statue of Christ the King located on Thuy Van street, Vung Tau city. This work, also known as the statue of Lord with arms outstretched, is located on the top of Small mountain and was built in 1974.
The statue of Christ the King is located on the top of Small Mountain in Vung Tau. Photo: @tourmoila.vn
Anyone traveling to Vung Tau when passing through Thuy Van street is impressed with this special project. It is known that the statue of Christ is located on the top of the mountain with a height of 170 meters, overlooking the cool blue sea and spreading his arms as a way of embracing sentient beings, bringing peace to all homes.
This place is a destination in Vung Tau that is loved by many tourists. Photo: @whatin__
The statue of Christ is one of the famous statues in Vietnam, possessing a height of 32 meters. Thanks to being placed on a small mountain, whether viewed from afar or near, the work exudes majesty and magnificence. From the top of the mountain, the statue stands tall between heaven and earth, always facing the vast ocean with a warm, loving gaze.
The height of this statue is up to 32 meters. Photo: @nodoor
Like the statue of Our Lady in Dong Nai, the statue of Christ was built with the dominant white color. Details such as costumes, standing and arm poses, facial expressions, etc. are all shown in a soft, soulful manner. Therefore, this place has become a destination in Vung Tau that is loved by many tourists.
The beauty of the statue of Christ the King when viewed from afar. Photo: @vut22486
To get to the statue and admire this work at close range, you have to walk through about 800 steps, surrounded by rows of porcelain flowers and shady trees. Once you reach the foot of the statue, you can also go inside, pass 133 more stairs to reach the two arms of the statue and enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful Vung Tau city.
3. Tay Ninh Buddha Statue
One of the famous statues in Vietnam at the moment is the Ba Buddha statue located on Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh province. The statue, built on a 986-meter high mountain, is the most famous spiritual tourist work in the Southeast, attracting millions of visitors every year.
Traveling to Tay Ninh, you have the opportunity to admire the beautiful Buddha statue. Photo: @lythanhlam.vn
As a construction investment on a large scale, the statue of Buddha on Ba Den mountain has a total height of up to 72 meters. When completed, the statue has set the record “The tallest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam located on the top of the mountain” awarded by the Vietnam Record organization.
The statue of Ba Buddha is located on the top of Ba Den mountain. Photo: @ngtanem
Having the opportunity to travel to Ba Den Mountain and admire this giant Buddha statue in Vietnam, you will admire the architects and workers who built it day and night. The work is made from more than 170 tons of red copper according to European high-pressure mechanical processing technology, bringing outstanding and impressive beauty.
This work is cast from 170 tons of copper. Photo: @dzuynhfam
The work of the Buddha statue on Ba Den mountain was made according to the Buddha statue of the Le Dynasty. All details from patterns, clothes, hats, jewelry, etc. are considered to represent a beautiful, sacred work and fully convey the standard elements of Vietnamese Buddhist statues.
The majestic beauty of the Buddha statue on Ba Den mountain. Photo: @luomne_10
The overall image of the Buddha statue in Tay Ninh includes a lotus pedestal, a 5-storey podium and a statue part. From a distance, the Lady Buddha stands tall on the top of the mountain, looking towards the plain. Surrounding the statue are the green Ba Den mountains and forests, with white clouds in the morning, drawing a very sacred scene.
4. Maitreya Bodhisattva Statue Tien Giang
One of the famous statues in Vietnam that tourists should visit once is the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue located at Vinh Trang pagoda, My Tho city, Tien Giang province. This is a temple with very beautiful architecture, with a scale of up to 2 hectares, attracting many Buddhists and frequent visitors.
In Tien Giang, there is a beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda. Photo: @elvinhuy1704
Vinh Trang Tien Giang Pagoda is a work built in a general architectural style, diverse interference between Asian – European architecture. Coming here, visitors feel like they are going to a temple in India, Thailand, Rome, etc. Besides, other small corners in the temple are imbued with European architecture.
Maitreya Buddha statue in Vinh Trang pagoda. Photo: @dangtrong2809
In addition to the eye-catching architecture, this temple also owns a giant Maitreya Buddha statue with a height of 20 meters, a width of 18 meters and a length of 27 meters. In addition, with the construction of concrete and reinforced materials, the work radiates the beauty of the majesty of a Buddha statue.
Maitreya Buddha with a happy smile on his lips. Photo: @huynh_nhu_249
Everyone knows Maitreya Buddha is a Buddha of gentleness and joy. So when coming to Vinh Trang Pagoda, you will have the opportunity to admire Maitreya Buddha with a bright smile, spreading joy and peace to everyone. Coming here, you can pray for good things for yourself and your loved ones, as well as take a tour of the temple and take many commemorative photos.
Coming to Vinh Trang Pagoda, you will admire the beautiful Maitreya Buddha statue. Photo: @iuthatdo_deoduadau
The famous statues in Vietnam are all religious works of great significance to the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. These are not only beautiful statues but also symbols with good values in terms of spiritual life. If you have the opportunity, once you visit these beautiful and large-scale works.
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