Thien Vuong Pagoda
Chùa Thiên Vương Cổ Sát (Chùa Tàu)
A pine-forest temple built in 1958 by the Teochew Chinese community, housing three giant sandalwood Buddha statues shipped from Hong Kong.
Thien Vuong Pagoda, popularly known as the 'Chinese Pagoda' (Chùa Tàu), was built in 1958 by Da Lat's Teochew Chinese community. It stands on a pine-covered slope southeast of the city center. The main hall houses three gilded sandalwood Buddha statues brought from Hong Kong. Each is about 4 m tall and weighs about 1.4 tons, making them the temple's most precious treasures. On the hill behind the temple stands a tall white statue of standing Shakyamuni Buddha, which overlooks the pines and valleys. Many of the plaques and couplets inside are in Chinese, which feels familiar to Chinese visitors. Entry is free. It is about 10 minutes by taxi from the city center. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Lam Dong Museum
- Da Lat Railway Station
- Lam Vien Square
- Xuan Huong Lake
- Da Lat Flower Park
- Da Lat Cathedral
- Da Lat Night Market
- Crazy House (Hang Nga Guesthouse)