A unique pagoda in Da Lat built from millions of broken pieces

If you ever have the chance to visit Da Lat, besides its romantic pine forests and cool, misty climate, you should not miss Linh Phuoc Pagoda, one of the most unique and impressive pagodas in Vietnam.

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Located in Trai Mat area, about 8 kilometres from the centre of Da Lat, the pagoda is also known as Chùa Ve Chai (junkyard pagoda) because its courtyard features a 49-meter-long dragon made from 12,000 glass bottles.

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Even from outside the pagoda, visitors can easily spot a dragon winding around the statue of the Maitreya Buddha.

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A distinctive feature is that the dragon's body is constructed from bottle fragments, while its scales are intricately inlaid with shards of pottery and porcelain. These materials also dominate the decoration of the entire pagoda, creating a site that is among the most vibrant and unique in Da Lat.

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The pagoda covers an area of over 6,666 square meters. Its main hall is 33 meters long and 12 meters wide, featuring two rows of dragon-decorated pillars inlaid with ceramic fragments.

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The pagoda roof is elaborately decorated with intricate patterns crafted from small shards of pottery.

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Alongside the intricate patterns, the large scale of the complex also leaves visitors in awe.

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The statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, crafted from 650,000 immortal flowers, stands 17 meters tall and weighs 3 tonnes. It sets the Asian record in 2010.

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Standing 17 meters tall, the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara at Linh Phuoc Pagoda holds the record as the tallest indoor Buddha statue in Vietnam.

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The Dai Hong Bell, cast in 1999, stands 4.3 meters tall, has a rim diameter of 2.33 meters, and weighs 8,500 kg. For many years, it held the record as the heaviest bell in Vietnam. Currently, this title belongs to the bell at Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh province.

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Two large statues of guardian deities stand at the base of the bell tower.

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The intricate patterns adorning the structure crafted from fragments of pottery and porcelain reflect the artisans' skill and dedication.

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The majestic inner sanctuary houses 324 statues of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Crafted by talented Thai artisans, the statues feature astonishingly lifelike and realistic details.

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The seven-story tower standing over 36 meters tall has been recognised with a national record. The Dai Hong Bell hangs inside the tower.

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The largest wooden bench in Vietnam measures 15 meters long.

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The wooden statue of Bodhidharma sets the largest of its kind in Vietnam.

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The artwork "Song Tùng Bách Hạc" (Pair of Cedar and hundreds of cranes) is recognised as a Vietnamese record.

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The largest golden oak wood peacock statue in Vietnam

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The tree stump contains the largest set of Buddhist scriptures in Vietnam.

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Upon arriving at Linh Phuoc Pagoda, visitors are immediately struck by the magnificent beauty right from the gate. The pagoda impresses with its unique name, distinctive architectural structures, and holder of eleven national records.