HON DO ISLAND NHA TRANG
Hon Do is a small island 500 meters off the coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam. There is only one temple on the island, Tu Ton Pagoda, which is licensed to build 900 m2. In addition to Suoi Do Pagoda and Tu Van Pagoda in Nha Trang, the famous sacred pagodas in Nha Trang also include Tu Ton Pagoda - a special spiritual structure in Hon Do. Hon Do Island is a small rocky mountain with an area of only 20,000m2 located in the middle of the sea, about 300m from the shore, in Vinh Tho ward, Nha Trang city.
Hon Do Island Nha Trang History & Architecture:
After crossing the Tran Phu Bridge, Pham Van Dong Street will lead you to a little green island. If the mysterious hand in Hon Chong attracts visitors from all over the world, the aisles, notably Chinese tourists, right next to it, an island with a similar geological structure, not simply a mystery hand, are also worth a visit.
There are just five fingers, but there are numerous huge footprints, fairy chessboards, and other remnants that are all gorgeous, tranquil, and pure.
Tu Ton Pagoda Nha Trang:
Venerable Thich Vien Man founded Tu Ton Pagoda Nha Trang in 1960. It is reported that in the past, the island, like Hon Chong, had relatively few trees; nevertheless, because of the monks' efforts to plant trees, the island is as lush as it is today.
If you are traveling by car or motorcycle, there is a parking lot available for 10,000 VND. Following that, there is a free canoe that will take you to the island, as well as a contribution box.
The east side of the pagoda has flat rocky beaches where famous fairies play chess, making it an ideal place for afternoon fishing and fun with friends.
The main direction of the pagoda is south, overlooking the island and bamboo ramparts. A Queen Ngoc faces Tran Phu Bridge to the West. It also provides a space where you can sit and play with your friends while enjoying the panoramic view of the city and Po Nagar tower.
To provide power to the temple, a huge number of large-capacity machines positioned at the entrance of the temple are used. There are many merit boxes in the pagodas, but only a few in the Tu Ton pagoda.
Few tourists know that there is a Tu Ton Pagoda in Nha Trang on Hon Do Island, only 300m from the shore. Blending in with the sound of the waves and the temple bells ringing, visitors will feel a strange sense of relaxation and gentleness. Anyone who knows about Tu Ton Pagoda in Nha Trang will surely be moved when they remember a sacred, peaceful pagoda in the middle of the ocean, separate from all the hustle and bustle of the city. This is an attractive destination that you should not miss on your trip to Nha Trang.
Tu Ton - the only pagoda on Hon Do Nha Trang:
Tu Ton Pagoda Nha Trang is located in the middle of an oasis filled with green trees and a rare peaceful space amidst the hustle and bustle of life. Surrounding the island are naturally red rocks, like beautiful amber pearls. In the temple grounds, in front of the main hall, is a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara facing the sea as if watching over and protecting the fishermen's boats offshore. Not only does it have a cool green landscape among the rocky mountains in the open sea, the pagoda also impresses with its unique, solemn design and quiet, sacred space.
From Tu Ton Pagoda in Nha Trang, looking south, visitors can admire the rich landscape of Hon Yen Island and Hon Tre Island. To the west of the pagoda, there is a shrine to Lady Ngoc facing Tran Phu Bridge. This is an ideal place for visitors to admire the vast ocean, listen to the sound of waves lapping the shore, and see the whole view of Nha Trang city, the legendary Ponagar Tower in Nha Trang.
In addition to paying attention to opening hours to plan a suitable visit, visitors to Tu Ton Pagoda Nha Trang should pay attention to the following
- Dress modestly and politely to show respect for Buddhism.
- Keep order, do not joke, talk loudly and avoid sitting or climbing on statues and mascots.
- Keep the landscape on the island and the pagoda grounds clean.
- Do not wear shoes or smoke when entering the Buddha hall or the three treasures.
- Do not break branches, pick flowers and do not arbitrarily put incense in flower beds or flower pots.
