The unique pagoda is covered by fragments of cups sold with impressive patterns, Chen Kieu always attracts great tourists to Soc Trang.
The history and meaning of the name Chen Kieu pagoda
History begin
Built in 1815 with simple original materials made of only tree leaves. The pagoda is located in Dong Tam commune, My Xuyen district, Soc Trang province, although it does not have the oldest history, but is also one of the famous architectures through many periods.
The spacious temple has a history of more than a hundred years
During the years of fierce bombardment war, Chen Kieu pagoda was severely damaged. In particular, the main power area is partly affected and damaged. It was not until 1969 that the spacious building was built with such areas as: the main hall, the stupa, the hall, the book-keeping area, … and was only completed in 1980.
The meaning of the name
This famous ancient temple in the southwestern region has 2 different names. In the past, there was a canal flowing in front of the pagoda, so people who have lived there for a long time are familiar with the name Sa Lon captured (Sro Loun in Khmer).
The temple was built according to the typical architecture of the Khmer
But because Chen Kieu pagoda has a unique architectural style, this name has naturally become familiar not only with locals but also with tourists everywhere. About Soc Trang, just mentioning these 2 names, you will be guided enthusiastically by the people.
Unique features of the architecture of Chen Temple in Soc Trang style
Bring in the characteristics of traditional Khmer style. From the outside, enter the three-door gate area with prominent orange color and eye-catching decorative patterns and motifs. Above there are 3 towers are placed a Buddha statue with the same name of the pagoda, below there are two stone lions reigning.
Unique layered roof layers
Chen Kieu Pagoda in Soc Trang also has a main hall with a roof made up of 3 different floors, supported by 16 large columns of ceramic tiles below. The top floor is triangular with sharp peaks, unique decorative patterns and impressive colors.
Main area of Chen Kieu pagoda. Photo: mientaycogi
Like other places, inside the temple hall itself, there is a shrine of Sakyamuni Buddha with statues of all sizes. Each statue is carved with different poses quite nicely. Around there are also pictures telling about the life from birth to nirvana.
The flagpole area with the 5-headed god snake symbol
The Nagar god snake has always been one of the important symbols of the Khmer people, because they thought that the ancestor was derived from the snake’s mother. In the center of the courtyard of Chen Kieu pagoda , there is also a fairly high flagpole with the symbolic image of the eye-catching 5-headed god snake and is placed in the middle of a lake. 
The pagoda is covered with unique dishes and bowls
Not only that, during the reconstruction of the backside pagoda due to lack of materials, the temple had to ask for fragments of the bowls and bowls to cover them up. However, this invisible has created an impressive highlight for the entire temple and is known by many people.
Wide open temple campus
This temple is located in a fairly spacious and quiet campus. Eye-catching colors intertwined, extremely prominent in the green landscape. All of these create a rare impressive architecture in the southwestern river region from the past up to now.
Interesting things to visit Chen Kieu Temple
Not only a familiar pilgrimage site of the Khmer people in Soc Trang. But at Chen Tieu Pagoda in Soc Trang is also a place containing unique culture for people to come to learn, the pure and peaceful space away from the chaos and noise of city life.
Impressive tower garden
Behind the temple campus is also built into a garden with many different towers. This is also considered an architectural complex with an impressive and eye-catching style. You can stop here to learn the life of Buddha Shakyamuni vividly. 
The antiques of Dasher Bac Lieu’s house are still in the temple
In particular, in the present Chen Kieu pagoda, there are still a number of valuable properties acquired by the temple from the prince Bac Lieu’s house since 1947. Two air-conditioned beds for winter and summer sleep, one The couch and the chest of mother-of-pearl, … will make you feel excited.
Chen Kieu Temple – a unique check-in place
For those who love to explore or check-in with ancient architecture, this is an ideal place. Every corner of the temple can become an artistic back-ground to have unique pictures, ensuring that when being on the picture, many people will be surprised.
Every occasion of traveling to the West , especially coming to Soc Trang, spending some time exploring this unique temple will bring many interesting experiences for you.