Unique pagoda in Cam Ranh has architecture made from mysterious snail shells like Long Vuong castle

Located about 60km south of Nha Trang city, there is a unique pagoda in Vietnam that attracts tourists from near and far, called Snail Pagoda.

Snail Pagoda, also known as Tu Van Pagoda or San Ho Pagoda

Oc Pagoda is also known as Tu Van Pagoda. The pagoda was built in 1968 and is not only a place for people to practice and practice religion but also a unique tourist destination, originating from the extremely impressive architecture created from the products of the ocean.

Snail Pagoda is located right in the center of Cam Ranh City.

Located in the middle of the coastal city of Cam Ranh, the structures in Oc Pagoda bear the mark of the ocean when using snail shells, clam shells, and coral as the main decorative materials. That is also the origin of the familiar name of the pagoda.

Cool scenery with lots of green trees inside the temple

Entering the grounds of Oc Pagoda, a serene, fresh space opens up with rows of trees and surrounding lawns, stretching from the gate to the main hall. Along it are majestic Buddha statues scattered throughout the grounds.

Inside the temple grounds there are many Buddha statues of all sizes.

The attraction of the journey to visit Oc Pagoda is to enjoy the unique architectural features created by the skillful hands of craftsmen, shown on each statue, wall...

Bao Tich Tower is the tallest Snail Tower in Vietnam.

The most notable is Bao Tich tower, the coordinate that tourists check in the most when coming here. The structure is up to 39m high, a complex of 49 small towers, each small tower has a statue of Buddha with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes. With a pointed pyramidal architecture with 8 doors and 2 floors, Bao Tich tower appears majestic and imposing when viewed from afar.

The tower was built from 1995 and completed in 2000.

The tower is the creative work of the monks in the temple.

The tower is built entirely from snail and seashells, delicately and skillfully bonded together to create a structure that is both sturdy against sun, rain, and time, and surprisingly attractive. The beautiful motifs and patterns combined with snail and seashells make the space of the tower more mysterious and magical.

Impressive angles inside the tower

Walking around inside the tower, visitors feel like they are lost in an underwater castle surrounded by many marine creatures. This beautiful architecture helps visitors capture many impressive photos when checking in at the tower.

The unique architecture of the building attracts many tourists to check-in.

Besides Bao Tich tower, a trip to explore and conquer the path down to the “18 levels of hell” at Oc pagoda is also an extremely interesting experience. Passing through a small, narrow path also made entirely of snail shells, clams, and corals, visitors will see lessons advising people to live a good life through illustrations of the “18 levels of hell”.

Oc Pagoda owns many other impressive structures besides Bao Tich tower.

After more than 50 years of existence and development, the majestic and peaceful Oc Pagoda still retains its unique features with a unique style of sculpture and architecture in Vietnam. Whether you come to worship or out of curiosity and want to hunt for beautiful pictures, do not miss the opportunity to explore this unique pagoda on your journey to discover Cam Ranh!

According to VTC News