Visit Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau to admire the unique architecture of the Chinese people

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Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau is a famous spiritual tourist destination and attracts tourists with its unique architecture. If you are planning to visit Ba Thien Hau Pagoda when you have the opportunity to come to Ca Mau , let’s “pocket” the useful experiences below.

Where is Ba Thien Hau Pagoda located in Ca Mau? 

Ba Thien Hau Pagoda is located at 68, Le Loi Street, Ward 2, Ca Mau City. This temple has long become a favorite destination for many tourists when they have the opportunity to visit Ca Mau. Ba Thien Hau Temple was built at many different locations in Ca Mau. Among them, the most famous and attractive tourists to visit is Mieu Ba Temple in Ward 2, Ca Mau city. 
 Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau - where?Ba Thien Hau Pagoda is a tourist attraction in Ca Mau

Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau was built in 1903 by the Chinese people living here. In the past, this temple was originally an unspoiled area, then it was explored and built by the Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer people with the same architecture as it is today. If you have the opportunity to come to the land of Ca Mau Cape, once visit this famous temple to admire the unique architecture and unique culture of the Chinese people. Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau - addressBa Thien Hau Pagoda was built by Chinese people living in Ca Mau


How to go to Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau?

Experience visiting Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau to get to this temple, you need to first take a plane, bus or motorbike to Ca Mau. From Ca Mau market, you go southwest -> Ly Bon street -> turn right on Bui Thi Xuan street -> turn left on Phan Dinh Phung street and go straight for about 650m. At the end of the road, turn left to Le Loi and continue straight for about 200m to reach Ba Thien Hau Temple in Ca Mau. If you are not familiar with the road, you can hire a taxi to go directly to Ba Thien Hau pagoda. Ba Thien Hau Temple Ca Mau - moveHow to go to Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau?


Learn about the legend of Lady Thien Hau

Before visiting Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau, you should also spend some time learning about Ba Thien Hau and the Chinese women. Thien Hau’s name is Lam Mi Nuong, born on March 23, it is also recorded that her name is Ma Chau. She was the one who found the recipe for jelly and pressed cooking oil from sesame to help people escape hunger. From a very young age, she was proficient in taking medicine to treat poor people. In addition, she is also very knowledgeable about astronomy, so she is revered by the boat people. She died in 988. The people of Fujian established a temple to worship Lady Thien Hau and was venerated as Thien Thuong Thanh Mau. 
 Ba Thien Hau pagoda in Ca Mau - legendThe legend of Lady Thien Hau is of interest to many tourists


Admire the unique architecture of Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau

What does Ba Thien Hau Temple in Ca Mau have? Visiting this famous temple in Ca Mau, visitors will admire the typical Chinese Buddhist architecture. Specifically, Ba Thien Hau Temple was built with Chinese architecture and is completely different from the temples in Vietnam. Ba Thien Hau Pagoda is divided into two vertical columns and is carved with Chinese characters with majestic dragon and phoenix details.
 Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau - architectureAdmire the unique architecture of Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau


The area inside the temple places the statue of her in the middle of the temple. Around the temple is a large letter to honor her merits. The altar poles are the paintings of Vo Tong da tiger, Journey to the West, two dragons painting Chau … The altars of the temple are decorated with Chinese lanterns and couplets. 
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Visiting Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau every year on the 23rd of the third lunar month, visitors will learn about the unique cultural activities of the Chinese people. The ceremony of Ba Thien Hau attracts a large number of tourists to visit and worship. There are many outstanding activities such as making sacrifices, changing new clothes and bathing statues. In addition, there are many activities of worshiping, praying for wealth, and praying for luck that takes place in the ceremony. 
 Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau - the ceremony of her deathThe festival of the goddess Ba Thien Hau attracts tourists from all over the world


Notes when visiting Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in Ca Mau

Here are some notes you should also know when visiting Ba Thien Hau Temple in Ca Mau :

– Dress politely and neatly when visiting. 

– Do not arbitrarily climb, take photos in the temple premises in areas where regulations are prohibited. 

– Buy offerings including incense, flowers and offerings at the temple gate. Or you can ask the seller to arrange the ceremony. 

– On the full moon day, the festival of Ba Thien Hau pagoda attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world, so you should preserve your belongings carefully. 

– In our country, there are also many temples, Ba Thien Hau pagoda was built in Saigon, Binh Thuan… 

– You can combine visiting other famous temples in Ca Mau such as Thien Lam Pagoda, Tu Quang Pagoda, Kim Son Pagoda, Quan Am Co Tu … 


Hopefully, the information shared above will help you have a complete visit to Ba Thien Hau Temple in Ca Mau and better understand this famous temple. In addition, you can refer to: Ca Mau travel experience for more useful information for the upcoming trip. 

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