Not only is it famous for being a dynamic and bustling city, but this place also gathers many beautiful temples in Saigon with extremely unique architecture.
There is no need to go far, just around Saigon but it is enough for you to immediately see the unique temple architecture from countries such as Thailand, Japan, China, India … These temples are not Only famous for its unique architecture, but it also holds ancient artifacts, Buddha relics or precious documents about Buddhism. Join Vietnam Tourists to immediately visit beautiful temples in Saigon !
1.Buu Long charms
Buu Long Pagoda (To Dinh Buu Long Monastery) is also known as the Thai temple. The pagoda is located on Nguyen Xien Street, Long Binh Ward, District 9, about 20km from the center of Ho Chi Minh. The pagoda was first built in 1942 and was restored in 2007. Buu Long Pagoda owns the unique architecture typical of Thai temples built into many works spread across the campus. more than 11 hectares. 
Buu Long Pagoda possesses a unique architecture characteristic of Thai temples
The most prominent feature of this temple is the tall stupas, with the top of a golden bell, the intricately carved wall on the white limestone background, the interior is decorated with many unique patterns. The main stupa Gotama Cetiya 3 floors, 56 meters high, is dedicated to the relics of the Buddha and the Saints, with a capacity of over 2,000 people to visit the worship of Buddha relics. In addition, around the pagoda, there are four towers with names: Dan Sinh tower, Thanh Dao tower, Phap Luan tower, Nirvana tower. In front of the stupa is a beautiful blue half-moon lake. Visiting the pagoda in sunset afternoons, the sunset sparkling on the golden stupas highlights the unique architecture of this temple. 
The tall stupa and the top of the golden bell are the most prominent features at this temple (Photo @thuongdangg)
2. Khanh An Monastery
The temple is distinguished by the typical Japanese architecture, from paper lanterns, curved arches, to the bright red color of the new brick color. If you do not say it … surely people will think that you are going to a certain temple in remote Japan. 
Experience a quiet, peaceful, completely free space at Khanh An Monastery (Photo @Khanh)
Khanh An pagoda was built by Patriarch Tri Hien in 1905. After several times of destruction, the vestiges of the pagoda are sometimes only small ones built of bamboo or rough stone bricks. In 2006, the pagoda was restored and newly built until 2016 when it was completed and renamed to Khanh An Monastery .
Khanh An Monastery is bold in the style of temple architecture in Japan (Photo @ Vu Ngoc Duy)
The monastery was built from materials mainly wood and stone, with 3 main colors: brown wood, white lime and yellow decorative patterns. The main hall is the largest project here built majestically with four floors. Around the campus are dotted with wooden lanterns, with hexagonal paper stickers commonly seen during festivals or on the aisles of Japanese temples, shrines and temples, and you will also easily see many Wind bells are hanging everywhere along the small corridors of the monastery grounds … These images have become very familiar in the architecture of temples and Buddhist temples in Japan.
Khanh An Monastery is located at 1055 / 3D Highway 1, An Phu Dong, District 12. Because this is a suburban area of Saigon, when visiting the monastery you will experience a quiet, peaceful space. , completely free from customs when visiting the temple scene.
3. Mariamman Temple – Lady Pagoda
This is the largest and most famous Hindu temple among the Hindu temples in Ho Chi Minh City today. Mariamman Temple, also known as Ba An Pagoda, is located at 45 Truong Dinh, District 1. The pagoda was built in 1885 by the Indian community living and doing business in Saigon. The temple architecture has bold Hindu style including the shrine of Mariamman (God of Rain) – the god of fertile crops and fertile land. To the left of the temple is the guardian god Maduraiveeran and on the right is the god Pechiamman. Running along the wall are statues of 18 gods with different styles representing 18 wishes of the people.
Mariamman Temple is a cultural cross between India and Vietnam, and has great significance in Hindu religion and beliefs. Remember not to miss this unique temple in your journey to discover Saigon.
Mariamman Temple is a cultural cross between India and Vietnam
4. Nam Thien Nhat Tru
Nam Thien Nhat Tru, also known as One Pillar Pagoda. Located at Dang Van Bi street, Binh Tho ward, Thu Duc district. The pagoda is designed in unique Asian architecture of One Pillar Pagoda outside Hanoi, but the material is mainly made from reinforced concrete instead of wood. The shape of the pagoda is modeled as a giant lotus flower growing in the middle of Long Label Lake. Although the area of the pagoda is not too large, it attracts a lot of Buddhists and visitors thanks to its unique architecture, combined with surrounding ancillary works such as the three-door gate, Nam Thien tower … to provide an overview harmony, spacious and airy. 
Nam Thien Nhat Tru simulates a lotus flower blooming in the middle of Long Label Lake
5. Lady Thien Hau pagoda
Lady Thien Hau pagoda is located at 710 Nguyen Trai, District 5, in the heart of China Town. It is one of the oldest pagodas in Saigon, bearing the style of ancient Chinese temples. The pagoda worships Thien Hau Thanh Mau, so people often call it Thien Hau pagoda. Her pagoda was built in the 1760s by a group of Chinese people of Tue Thanh origin (ie Guangzhou) who immigrated to Vietnam. They want Ms. Thien Hau to protect them and overcome the dangerous storms in the new land.
This place also preserves hundreds of ancient artifacts dating from the late 18th to the early 20th century, including wooden statues, stone statues, stelae, bronze, matching, relief … the same meticulousness and sophistication. On the big holidays, the full moon day every year, the pagoda welcomes thousands of people to worship, besides, it also attracts quite a lot of tourists who want to learn about and save beautiful photos during their trip to Saigon . 
Lady Thien Hau Pagoda is one of the oldest temples in Saigon
Visiting the pagoda scene, you not only admire the unique architecture, but also have the opportunity to experience the spiritual cultural beauty of Buddhism. Do not miss these beautiful temples when you have the opportunity to travel to Saigon !
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