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Xa Loi Buddhist Temple
Sight4.7 · 1 8843.7 · 100≈ 45 minFree entry
The Xa Loi Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City's District 3 was built in 1956 to house a sacred Buddhist relic. The temple is famous for its 32-metre, seven-storey bell tower — the tallest in the city — carrying a two-tonne bronze bell cast in Hue. Inside the serene main sanctuary stands a large statue of Gautama Buddha surrounded by fourteen vivid murals depicting his life journey.
Highlights
- 32-metre seven-tiered bell tower, tallest in the city
- Two-tonne bronze bell cast in Hue
- Fourteen colorful wall murals depicting Buddha's life
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