Ho Quoc Pagoda (Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery)
Thiền viện Trúc Lâm Hộ Quốc
The largest Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc, built on a hillside facing the sea. Its red-roofed halls, bell tower and ocean views make it the island's best-known religious site.
Ho Quoc Pagoda, formally Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery, was completed in 2012 on a hillside on the southeast coast of Phu Quoc. Backed by green mountains and facing the sea, it is the largest Buddhist temple on the island. It follows the architectural style of Vietnam's Ly dynasty period, with red-roofed wooden halls, bell and drum towers, and long staircases climbing the hill. The terrace in front of the main hall offers views of the sea. Admission is free. Visitors must wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders, and must remove their shoes before entering the main hall. It is about a 40-minute drive from Duong Dong and can be combined with Sao Beach and the Hon Thom cable car in a southern day trip.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sao Beach
- Long Beach (Bai Truong)
- Phu Quoc Prison
- Sunset Sanato Beach Club
- Bai Khem (Khem Beach)
- Suoi Tranh Stream
- Phu Quoc Pearl Farm (Ngoc Hien)
- Sunset Town & Kiss Bridge