Vinh Hung tower

The brick and tile tower rises 10 meters high with a square base measuring 9.44 meters by 9.36 meters in Bac Lieu province.

Built around 900 AD during the Angkor period, the tower represents one of the remaining Khmer architectural structures in the Mekong River Delta.

The tower holds Sanskrit inscriptions and contains copper artifacts, including a Buddha hand statue and partial goddess figure, reflecting regional Buddhist heritage.

Visitors reach the tower by following National Highway 1A from Bac Lieu toward Ca Mau and turning at Vinh Hung market after Sap Bridge.

Local monks from the adjacent pagoda perform daily chanting ceremonies at 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM, maintaining centuries-old traditions.

Location: Vĩnh Hưng A

Inception: 9 century

Height: 10 m

Length: 9.44 m

Width: 9.36 m

Made from material: brick, roof tile, rock

GPS coordinates: 9.39308,105.57818

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:55