Cave Pagoda (Phuoc Dien Pagoda)
Chùa Hang (Phước Điền Tự)
A temple built up the western slope of Sam Mountain, with a cave behind it housing Buddhist statues and a legend of two giant snake guardians.
Phuoc Dien Pagoda, commonly known as the Cave Pagoda, was built in the mid-19th century. The temple climbs the western slope of Sam Mountain in tiers. The front hall is a traditional temple, while the rear section contains a cave housing Buddha statues and a figure of the nun who founded the temple. Local legend says that a green and a white giant snake once meditated in the cave as its guardians. From the upper level of the temple you can look down over the rice paddies below. Expect a stretch of stairs to climb. Entry is free, and it can be combined with a circuit tour of Sam Mountain.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sam Mountain (Nui Sam)
- Tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau
- Tay An Pagoda
- Ba Chua Xu Temple (Sam Mountain)
- Chau Doc Market
- Chau Doc Floating Village & Fish Farms
- Cham Village & Mubarak Mosque
- Tra Su Cajuput Forest