Hoi An, located in the Central region of Vietnam, appeals to tourists through its long-standing architecture, fresh air, and unique culture. Traveling to Hoi An, you may want to drop by ancient pagodas here to immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere. The pagodas in Hoi An are places for worshiping and sightseeing spots tourists should not miss. Let’s explore the top 09 stunning Hoi An pagodas with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Through this blog post, you will find detailed information about these pagodas below.

Ong Pagoda

• Address: 24 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An
• Sightseeing time: 06.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.

Built in the 17th century, Ong Pagoda is one of the most ancient pagodas in Hoi An attracting many tourists. The locals built the pagoda to admire, praise, and glorify the chivalry and loyalty of Guan Yu, a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period. It was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1991. 

Ong Pagoda

Coming to the pagoda, you can admire the unique architecture here. The entire pagoda has four buildings, including a front hall, left and right halls, and a large main hall. The four buildings have a square shape with roofs covered with colored glazed tube roofs. In the main hall of the Quan Cong Temple, there is a statue of General Quan Vu. Besides admiring the pagoda’s architecture, you can learn about the precious historical and literary values ​​preserved by Ong Pagoda. Currently, you can still find many precious artifacts and stone steles in the pagoda. 

The pagoda has many attractive activities and festivals that appeal to many domestic and foreign tourists. If you travel to Hoi An in the lunar new year, don’t miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the crowded atmosphere of the Ong Pagoda Festival in early spring. This is a big event carrying many profound religious meanings for the people of Hoi An ancient town. 

Phuc Kien Pagoda

• Address: 46 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An
• Opening hours: 07.00 a.m. - 05.0 p.m.
• Sightseeing fee: VND 150,000

Phuc Kien Pagoda, or Fujian Assembly Hall is also one of the pagodas in Hoi An that you should not miss. The pagoda is now a symbol of Hoi An's architecture and Fujian artists' talent. Built by people from Fujian, China, the hall is a meeting and socializing place for overseas Chinese in Hoi An in former times. It's worth taking your time here, especially during the Chinese festival, to see sophisticated and unique Chinese architecture and many statues, bronze bells, and drums carrying spiritual meanings as well as mythical creatures. 

Phuc Kien Pagoda 

Among the pagodas in Hoi An, Phuc Kien Pagoda has the most spacious and beautiful space. Coming here, you will feel amazed by the architectural works carved elaborately and skillfully. The pagoda’s Tam Quan Gate is completely inlaid with porcelain and covered with curved yin-yang tiles. Stepping foot through the gate, you will see a large garden with a fountain carved with an elaborate dragon shape next to a row of shady green trees. Inside the main hall, there are shrines to the Holy Mother of Heaven, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, God of Wealth, 12 midwives, and 3 Goddesses of Birth. All are solemnly and sacredly displayed next to other valuable artifacts. 

Cau Pagoda

• Address: 186 Tran Phu Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An
• Opening hours: 09.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. & 03.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
• Sightseeing fee: VND 100,000

Cau Pagoda is also among the worth-visiting pagodas in Hoi An, which is also the symbol of this destination. The pagoda has a history of more than 400 years and is a symbol of the prosperity of the ancient land of Hoi An. It has an architectural fusion of many cultures from Vietnam, China, and Japan. 

Cau Pagoda 

Visiting the pagoda, you will have a chance to admire Japanese-style architecture. The pagoda is 18 meters long with a roof. The pagoda is designed with wood, the upper part is the house, the lower part is the bridge, and the foundation is made of stone pillars. The elaborate roof clearly shows Japanese architecture. The pagoda also makes a strong impression with the statues of Dog and Monkey standing in attendance.

Cau Pagoda is also closely associated with the lives of local people. This is the place where the belief in suppressing water monsters/water creatures has been practiced from ancient times until now. The pagoda worships Bac De Tran Vo - the god of happiness, which is also one of the factors attracting tourists.

Phap Bao Pagoda

• Address: 07 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tam Quan, Hoi An
• Opening hours: full day

Phap Bao Pagoda is one of the pagodas in Hoi An recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. It is a pagoda with a large campus, lots of trees, and the largest scale in Hoi An. Visiting the pagoda, you will feel impressed with the unique architectural style here. The pagoda has two floors with an architectural style imbued with the ancient house style of Hoi An. Similar to pagodas in Vietnam, Phap Bao Pagoda worships many statues of Buddha, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Dharma Protectors, etc., creating a sacred and peaceful atmosphere. 

Phap Bao Pagoda

Ba Mu Pagoda

• Address: 675 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tam Quan, Hoi An
• Opening hours: full day
• Sightseeing fee: free

Located in the center of Hoi An, Ba Mu Pagoda is among the most stunning pagodas in Hoi An that you may want to visit. It is a long-standing relic that has contributed significantly to the spiritual life and beliefs of the people in Hoi An. The pagoda attracts tourists with its impressive three-door gate, in the Asia style. Especially, there is a large, clear lake surrounded by a poetic landscape in the middle of the entrance. 

Ba Mu Pagoda

The pagoda has a unique spiritual beauty. It is carefully expressed in the symbolic architecture of the beliefs of Cam Ha Cung and Hai Binh Cung. The pagoda consists of a 3-room house as a shrine. The space in the pagoda is extremely peaceful, which makes the pagoda an ideal spot to escape from the hustle and bustle. 

Vien Giac Pagoda

• Address: 34 Hung Vuong Street, Cam Pho, Hoi An
• Opening hours: 06.30 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.

Vien Giac Pagoda is among the solemn and sacred pagodas in Hoi An. This pagoda has witnessed many important events in the history of Buddhism in Hoi An. It was recognized as a national historical relic in 1992. Coming here, you can immerse yourself in the large and airy space surrounded by lush green trees. 

Vien Giac Pagoda

The pagoda has long been a symbol of the spiritual and religious life of the local people. It is also a famous spot attracting domestic and foreign Buddhists to visit and worship. The pagoda’s architecture is a harmonious combination of Vietnamese and Chinese architectural styles. The interior of the pagoda is simple and rustic. However, you can still see the ancient and solemn features inside. In the middle of the pagoda is the shrine of Buddha Shakyamuni. On two sides of the hall, you will find two statues of Quan The Am and Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha. 

Standing out on the pagoda grounds is the Dang Quang tower, dating back a long time ago. It has three floors with seven roofs covered with exposed glazed tiles. 

Hai Tang Pagoda

• Address: Cu Lao Cham Island, Hoi An
• Opening hours: 08.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.

Located on a pristine island with majestic, peaceful, and poetic natural scenery, Hai Tang Pagoda is among the pagodas in Hoi An that you should visit. The pagoda is not only a spiritual destination but also an ancient pagoda with unique architecture. It impresses tourists with its ancient and mossy gate. The Tam Quan Gate has an ancient style with 3 compartments: one main gate and two side gates. The gate is 5m high, and 1.5m wide, with a unique dome design. The top of the roof is covered with ancient yin-yang tiles. There is a stone wall with delicate patterns connecting to the gate. 

Hai Tang Pagoda

Behind the gate, there is a 3-meter-high statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, located in the middle of a small lotus pond. If you look from the sea, you will immediately see the white statue standing out among the vast fields and forests. Going deeper into the pagoda, you will encounter the solemn main hall, with many tall ironwood pillars creating a unique ancient look. The pagoda's main hall has 3 compartments worshiping different Buddhas. 

Phuoc Lam Pagoda

• Address: Cua Suoi Village, Thanh Ha Commune, Cam Ha Ward, Hoi An
• Opening hours: 07.30 a.m. - 09.30 p.m.
• Sightseeing fee: free

Phuoc Lam Pagoda

Built in the 17th century, Phuoc Lam Pagoda is also one of the long-standing pagodas in Hoi An attracting tourists. It is built on a high ground surrounded by a large lake, a sand hill, and a peaceful landscape. Over more than 200 years through many historical events, wars, and traces of time, the pagoda still retains its ancient features. The entire pagoda grounds have a rectangular shape. It has three main areas as below.

Tam Quan Gate

Brick is the main material to build the gate. There are two doors on both sides of the gate. The main door is wide and has three large characters “Phuoc Lam Tu”, the name of the pagoda. 

The pagoda yard

The area of the pagoda is extremely large. There are many trees in the pagoda yard. Coming here, you can immerse yourself in the airy atmosphere. 

The main hall

The pagoda's main hall has three compartments and two wings. The main hall's roof looks like a boat with Yin-Yang tiles. On the top, there are two delicately carved dragons. This symbolizes strength and a sacred place.

Visiting the pagoda, besides seeing the ancient architecture, you can also admire many artifacts with historical value of more than 200 years. Typical examples are the intricately carved woodblocks, ancient porcelain bowls, and many large statues carved hundreds of years ago. 

Chuc Thanh Pagoda

• Address: Area 7, Tan An Ward, Hoi An 
• Opening hours: full day

Chuc Thanh Pagoda, built at the end of the 17th century, is also among the pagodas in Hoi An you may want to drop by. Coming to the pagoda, you can feel the sacredness and peaceful atmosphere combined with ancient architecture with extremely meticulous and vivid carvings. 

Chuc Thanh Pagoda

You can see the ancient beauty of Chuc Thanh Pagoda in Hoi An through the design of each area. At the top of the Tam Quan Gate are two unicorns facing each other and three lotus flowers which are typical symbols of Buddhist culture. Going through the gate, you will arrive at the grounds of Chuc Thanh Hoi An Pagoda. There are many statues of Buddha and gods in this area. The most prominent of these is the ancient tower area consisting of 16 tombs. 

After walking around the campus, don’t forget to visit the main hall of the pagoda. Located in the central area, the main hall is majestic with a system of upright pillars and rafters that are sturdy and solid. The roof of the main hall is covered with yin and yang tiles, creating a harmonious architecture, bearing the mark of Vietnamese culture. 

Overall, you have just learned about the most sacred pagodas in Hoi An which possess impressive architecture and are associated with many important historical events in Hoi An. If you want to book a Hoi An tour package or tailor your tour, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.