Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery
Thiền viện Trúc Lâm Phương Nam
The largest Zen monastery in the Mekong Delta, with wooden halls in Lý dynasty style and a tranquil garden of lotus ponds.
Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery was completed in 2014 and belongs to the Vietnamese Truc Lam Zen sect. It covers about 5 hectares. Its Three Gates, bell and drum towers and Main Hall are wooden structures built in the style of the Lý–Trần period, with many precious hardwoods inside. The grounds have lotus ponds, bonsai and covered walkways, and the atmosphere is peaceful. Admission is free and it is open roughly 6:00–18:00. Visitors should wear long trousers or a long skirt and avoid loud talking. It is about 13 km from Can Tho city and is often visited together with My Khanh Tourist Village and Phong Dien Floating Market.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- My Khanh Tourist Village
- Sau Hoai Hu Tieu Noodle Workshop
- Phong Dien Floating Market
- Cai Rang Floating Market
- Binh Thuy Ancient House
- Munirangsyaram Pagoda
- Can Tho Ancient Market Hall
- Ninh Kieu Night Market