Clay Pagoda (Buu Son Tu)
Chùa Đất Sét
A temple whose clay statues were hand-modeled over several decades by a lay devotee. Inside are more than a thousand clay Buddha figures and pagodas, along with giant candles that have burned for years.
Officially known as Buu Son Tu, the Clay Pagoda began as a temple for a local Chinese family. Starting in the 1920s, lay devotee Ngô Kim Tòng modeled about 2,000 figures by hand from local clay, including Buddhas, pagodas, dragons, phoenixes and animals. Most remain on display today. The temple holds several pairs of giant candles, each weighing hundreds of kilograms. One pair is said to have kept burning since his death. Entry is free, but visitors may not touch the clay figures. The temple is in Soc Trang city, about 60 km from Can Tho.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kh'Leang Pagoda
- Bat Pagoda (Mahatup)
- Nga Bay Floating Market
- Can Tho Bridge
- Sau Hoai Hu Tieu Noodle Workshop
- Cai Rang Floating Market
- Can Tho Ancient Market Hall
- Ninh Kieu Night Market