Buddha's Altar
Thích Ca Phật Đài
Buddha's Altar
Thích Ca Phật Đài
A majestic hillside Buddhist temple complex with panoramic views of the South China Sea.
Vung Tau
Temple
Cultural Heritage
Buddha's Altar (Thích Ca Phật Đài) is a significant Buddhist complex founded in 1957, combining spiritual architecture and beautiful landscaped gardens. Located on the eastern slope of the Big Mountain (Núi Lớn), it is a national historical and cultural heritage site and serves as a major attraction for pilgrims, history lovers, and architecture enthusiasts alike.
- Visit duration
2–3 hours
- Average budget
from $2–3
- Admission
Free
- Best months
Year-round
- Local language
Viet.
What you need to know
The complex spans an area of 6 to 28 hectares and is conventionally divided into three levels connected by gentle stone staircases. At the center is a white statue of Gautama Buddha, 10.2 meters high, seated on a lotus.
In addition to the main monument, the site features the Thiên Lâm Tự Monastery, the Tích Dương Hộ Pháp Temple with exquisite colored ceramics, and numerous sculptures illustrating the life journey of the Buddha. One of the main relics is the bodhi tree, grown from a sapling brought from India in 1960 by the famous Sri Lankan monk Narada Mahathera. The viewing platforms of the complex offer breathtaking views of Vung Tau, the industrial area, and the sea.
On site
- How to get there
Taxi or Grab (50–100k VND)
- Address
608 Trần Hư Street, Ward 5, Vung Tau
- Dress code
Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered)
- Cash
Recommended for the trip
- Opening hours
Mon–Sat: 5:00–10:00, 14:00–20:00; Sun: 5:30–10:00