Saturday, November 16, 2013

Unique temple made of shells in Cam Ranh

VietNamNet Bridge – The Tu Van temple was built in 1968 with corals and shells in Cam Ranh City. The most prominent element in the temple is the highest tower in Vietnam, which is also made from coral and shells.
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The temple is located on 3/4 Road in the city of Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa province. It is not only a destination for Buddhists but also tourists for its unique beauty.
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The temple bears the coastal flavor. From the gate to the main hall, the entrance to the temple is covered by the shade of pine trees.

shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
Along the way is a large lying Buddha statue.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
The most prominent work in the temple is the Bao Tich tower. The tower was built in 1995, 39m high, consists of two floors. The tower was designed and built by monks in five years.

shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
The tower has eight gates called Bat Chanh Dao. It is surrounded by 49 small towers. This work has been named as a national record of Vietnam as the highest bao tich tower. The uniqueness of the tower is that it is made of coral stone and decorated by shells.
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The gate is completely built by coral stone.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
The tower has two floors, the first floor is for visitors and the second is a Buddhist shrine.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
The inside space is mysterious. The walls and pillars are decorated by thousands of shells.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
Inside the tower.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
Patterns made by shells.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
The temple also has many statues.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
Many statues are also made of coral stone and shells.
shell temple, tu van temple, cam ranh, pagoda made of shells
Two dragons are entirely made of shells, taken from Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang. The temple is also known as Chua Oc (Shell Temple).

Tri Thuc

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