Arhat Pagoda, Ba Hoa Temple, Ba Thien Hau Temple in Chaozhou, and Guangzhou are famous spiritual spring tourism destinations in Soc Trang.

Located downstream of Hau River, Soc Trang has cultural interference between ethnic Chinese, Kinh and Khmer, in which many Chinese temples have a long history, contributing to the diversity of spiritual and cultural tourism in Soc Trang. .

View of Arhat Pagoda on the morning of the 5th day of the Lunar New Year, located at Dien Bien Phu, Cau Den, Ward 8, Soc Trang City. The temple was built in 1952 and is managed by the Chaozhou Chinese. Through many times of construction and restoration, the pagoda is superficial and dignified with 2 separate floors and 4 overlapping roof systems. On each corner of the roof, there are decorative patterns according to the artistic architecture of the Chinese. Photo: Huynh Phuong

The temple worships Buddhas, including 18 Arhats. The upper floor worships Shakyamuni Buddha, the lower floor worships Thien Hau Nuong Nuong. The temple attracts a large number of Buddhists and visitors to worship, especially on holidays, New Year, and the full moon of January. Photo: Dinh Cong Tam

One of the special pagodas in Soc Trang that does not worship Buddha but Ba Hoa is Hoa Duc Tu. Locals used to call it Ba Hoa Temple , which is a small temple located at the corner of Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Phan Dinh Phung streets, ward 4, Soc Trang city.

Legend has it that more than 100 years ago at the ancient shackle tree at the upper intersection, on dark nights people often saw sparks rising from the top of the tree. They believe that there is an apparition of Lady Hoa, so they set up a small temple to worship and pray to avoid the risks and misfortunes caused by fire. Over time, Ba Hoa temple has more and more people from all over the province come to worship, especially the Chinese and Kinh and Khmer. Photo: Tran Trung Nhan

Right in front are the altar of Hoa Duc Thanh Mau with brilliant flower lights and a splendid statue of her in a suit. Worshiping at Ba Hoa Temple is also a reminder that people always appreciate fire prevention and fighting in daily life. Photo: Tran Trung Nhan

Outside the front of Hoa Duc Tu, there are two small shrines on either side to worship Ong Ta and Tho Than. Entering the shrine, you will see the altar of Son Than Bach Ho on the left-hand side, the upper corner worshiping the dignified Uncle Ho and the altar of Tu Hai Thanh Long on the right-hand side. Photo: Tran Trung Nhan

My Xuyen district, Soc Trang province is a famous land from ancient times throughout the six provinces of Cochinchina. There was a time when this place was called Bai Xau, associated with the famous rice variety and the largest trading port in the ancient West. There are many Chinese temples, shrines, and Assembly halls, including a religious work named Ba Thien Hau pagoda, which is quite famous and has unique architecture.

On the photo is Ba Thien Hau Trieu Chau Pagoda with the image of two dragons winding a picture of a gourd on the roof. The pagoda is located on Ly Thuong Kiet street, My Xuyen town, My Xuyen district. Photo: Dinh Cong Tam

The girls visit Ba Thien Hau Temple in Chaozhou on the morning of the 5th of the Lunar New Year. The inside of the pagoda glows with red lanterns hanging from the ceiling and around. According to recorded history, Ms. Thien Hau surnamed Lam, named Mac, from My Chau village, Bo Dien district, Phu Hung Hoa, Phuoc Kien province, China, was born on March 23, Canh Than year (960 calendar year). Photo: Dinh Cong Tam

Mr. Truong Huynh Khang returned to Soc Trang to visit his mother’s hometown. He was invited by his friends to go to pagodas, praying for his family to have a new year full of health, peace and abundance. Khang feels that Ba Thien Hau Temple in Trieu Chau exudes purity and antiquity. In addition to the temple ceremony at the beginning of the year, visitors can visit Soc Trang and attend the Ba Thien Hau festival held on the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month. Photo: Huynh Phuong

In addition, in My Xuyen district, there is Ba Thien Hau pagoda in Guangzhou located at Phan Dinh Phung Street in My Xuyen town. Above the main door hang the messages “Window feng shui” (regular wind, suitable rain), “National peace, people’s peace” (peaceful country, peaceful people), contributing to children’s material life. new people are raised. Photo: Huynh Phuong

The inside of Thien Hau Thanh Mau pagoda in Guangzhou is also decorated with red lanterns bearing the style of building temples and shrines of the Chinese. In addition to the temple ceremony at the beginning of the year, visitors can visit Soc Trang and participate in the Ba festival held on the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month. Photo: Huynh Phuong