Ong Pagoda
Quang Trieu Assembly Hall
Ong Pagoda
Quang Trieu Assembly Hall
The historical center of the Chinese community in Can Tho, recognized as a national cultural heritage site of Vietnam.
Can Tho
Temple
Cultural Heritage
Ong Pagoda (Quang Trieu Assembly Hall) is not just a religious sanctuary dedicated to the military commander Quan Cong, but also an important community center that preserves the traditions of people from Guangdong province. Built in the late 19th century, the temple strikes visitors with its authentic architecture and special spiritual atmosphere created by hundreds of fragrant spiral incense coils.
- Visit duration
15–30 mins
- Average budget
Free
- Admission
Free (donations welcome)
- Opening hours
07:00 – 20:00
- Best months
Year-round
- Spoken languages
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
The pagoda was built between 1894 and 1896 by Chinese immigrants. Its architecture follows a traditional "Chinese" four-wing layout surrounding a central Thien Tinh courtyard. Most of the materials, including the stone pillars and exquisite roof tiles, were brought from Guangdong.
Inside the temple, you will find unique wooden reliefs depicting dragons and phoenixes, as well as numerous altars dedicated to various deities such as Mazu (Heavenly Empress) and Caishen (God of Wealth). The main feature of the pagoda is the giant spiral incense coils, where parishioners leave their prayers for peace and prosperity.
The temple is open daily, though the most spectacular time to visit is during full moon days or the celebration of Quan Cong's Birthday (the 24th day of the 6th lunar month).
On-site
- Address
32 Hai Ba Trung, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
- Dress code
Covered shoulders and knees
- Photos
No flash
- Cash
Recommended for donations
- Footwear
Remove at the entrance
- With children
Suitable