Truc Lam Temple, Buddhist temple on Phuong Hoang Hill, Da Lat, Vietnam.
The monastery extends across 24 hectares at 1300 meters elevation, featuring ceremonial halls, meditation spaces, and living quarters surrounded by pine forests.
Built in 1994, the temple carries forward the Vietnamese Zen tradition established by Emperor Tran Nhan Tong during the Tran Dynasty of the 13th century.
The main ceremonial hall contains a statue of Gautama Buddha on a lotus with two bodhisattvas representing wisdom and dedication on each side.
Visitors can access the temple through two routes: a direct entrance with 61 steps or a path from Tuyen Lam Lake requiring 222 steps.
The monastery maintains separate facilities for 50 monks and 50 nuns, each section equipped with meditation halls, meeting rooms, and dining areas.
Location: Đà Lạt
GPS coordinates: 11.90250,108.43600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:10
Vietnam contains remote temples, caves and natural areas. The landscape spans from rice terraces in Y Ty to Bai Dinh Temple. Visitors find natural caves like Son Doong and Hang En, historical sites like the Thang Long Citadel, and traditional villages in the Mekong Delta. The region presents Buddhist pagodas, sand beaches and waterfalls.
Linh Phuoc Pagoda
8.3 km
St. Nicholas Cathedral
3.8 km
Domaine de Marie
5.3 km
Datanla falls
1.4 km
Po Klong Garai Temple
64.9 km
Hằng Nga guesthouse
3.6 km
Nguyen Huu Hao Mausoleum
5 km
Pongour Waterfall
24.7 km
Prenn Falls
4.7 km
Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
59.5 km
Palace I
5.9 km
Đà Lạt cable car
2.9 km
Thap Hoa Lai
70.1 km
Linh Son Pagoda
5.3 km
Thiên Vương Cổ Sát
4.1 km
Tháp Po Rome
64.7 km
Van Hanh Zen Monastery
7.8 km
Phuoc Binh National Park
39.1 km
Da Lat Railway Station
4.8 km
Đà Lạt flower park
5.5 km
Bobla Waterfall
58.3 km
Elephant Waterfalls
14.1 km
Chùa Linh Quang (Đà Lạt)
6.1 km
Tháp Po Dam
76.1 km
Thác Gougah
26.1 km
Dalat Clay Tunnel
3.5 km
Langbiang
12.8 km
Tuyền Lâm Lake
1.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes