An ancient pagoda famous for the longest Reclining Buddha in Asia
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Founded in 1741 by Zen Master Dai Ngan, Hoi Khanh Pagoda is an ancient temple that marks the long history of Buddhism in Binh Duong. After being burned down by French troops in 1861, it was restored in 1868 and soon became a spiritual centre closely linked to the patriotic movement in Southern Vietnam. From 1923 to 1926, it was where Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac and his associates founded the Patriotic Honour Association, and after the August Revolution of 1945 it became the headquarters of the National Salvation Buddhist Association of Thu Dau Mot province. The pagoda grounds still preserve many traces of old architecture and art, such as nine stupa tombs, a nine-tiered tower, a ceramic-inlaid three-entrance gate and statues of the Arhats. Above the main hall lies a 52 m statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana, recognised by the Asia Book of Records as the "longest Reclining Buddha statue on a pagoda roof in Asia" (2013). Walking from the main gate to the old stupa area at the back, visitors can easily sense the depth of history and the pagoda's transformation through many eras. For anyone wishing to learn about the history of Buddhism in Binh Duong and its ties to the patriotic movement, and to discover the traditional architecture of Thu Dau Mot, Hoi Khanh Pagoda holds many more stories than the Reclining Buddha alone reveals.
Information compiled by Localis, last updated 13 October 2026.Good to know
Best time to visitYear-round; best from January to March (fewer crowds). The 4th and 7th lunar months (Buddha's Birthday, Vu Lan…
Highlights
- Pay respects at the 52 m statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana
- Visit the ancient stupa tombs and the nine-tiered tower
- Admire the ceramic-inlaid three-entrance gate and the Arhat statues
- Learn about the period when Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac was active at the pagoda
