Snail Pagoda- A Strangest Pagoda Second to None in Vietnam Nha Trang has many famous scenic spots. Beside natural masterpieces, there are a number of works made by skillful hands of the people here. If you visit Cam Ranh city in Khanh Hoa province, you should not miss the unique Snail pagoda built of shells of snails, oysters, clams, mussels, etc. The temple is a child of the sea. The Snail pagoda is also known as the Tu Van Temple or Coral temple located in the city center Cam Ranh of beach tourism paradise Khanh Hoa. The pagoda was built by local craftsmen and their materials from components of the sea such as shells of snails, clams, oysters and even corals. It can be said that the pagoda is second to none in Vietnam. The pagoda’s gate The pagoda with strange architecture was built in 70s of 20th century and just only 60km from the tourism city Nha Trang; hence it is an ideal tourist attraction at hone and abroad. The pagoda viewed in distance Right the time entering the pagoda, you will recognize peaceful and quiet space of the Buddha place. The boat Bat Nha is placed in front of the pagoda’s gate. It was made of snails, in the length of 9 meters with 3 floors, inside are three Buddha statues. In the temple incense smoke is spiraling up. The Snail tower The most special thing in the Snail pagoda is not the peaceful space but the Bao Tich tower of 40 meters made of snail shells and the highest tower in pagodas of Vietnam. The Bao Tich tower is a population of small towers, on the top of each small tower has a Buddha statue of thousand eyes and hands. There are total 49 small towers. Bao Tich tower was made of many small towers Bao Tich tower entrance Inside the tower is finely decorated Materials of the unique pagoda from shells of snail, oysters and coral Inside the pagoda Vietnam warmly welcomes you to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and to make your trip in smooth water, turn your plan into real by quick hands to obtain Vietnam visa at govietnamvisa and for Vietnam eTicket at vietnamairlines247. For your memorable travel, it is convenient to book tour at govietnamtour.net For your great stay and nice relaxation after a long trip, it is nothing better than booking hotel at govietnamhotel
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:43:51 +0000
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