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Doi Son pagoda, Buddhist temple in Tiên Sơn, Vietnam.

The Doi Son Pagoda stands on an elevated position with multiple buildings containing intricate wooden carvings and stone sculptures throughout the complex.

Built several centuries ago, the temple features terracotta decorations from the early 12th century, including detailed female dancer figures preserved in the Vietnam National Museum.

Local Buddhist practitioners gather at the temple for regular meditation sessions, prayers, and annual celebrations marking important dates in the Buddhist calendar.

Visitors can reach the temple through regional transportation from Hanoi, with the site remaining open daily from sunrise to sunset without entrance fees.

The temple holds the designation of Special National Site due to its architectural elements and collection of ancient artifacts dating back to the 12th century.

Location: Tiên Sơn

GPS coordinates: 20.58568,105.97516

Latest update: March 17, 2025 06:17

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