Sunday, August 20, 2017

Sung Hung Pagoda (Chùa Sùng Hưng)

Sung Hung Pagoda, following the Mahayana, is one of the oldest pagodas in Phu Quoc. It lies at the foothill of a mountain near the Duong Dong town center. No information exists as to whether the Sung Hung Pagoda was built exactly. Elders tell of 2 different pagodas named “Sung Nghia” and “Hung Nhan” before their time, which were later merged into the one named “Sung Hung Pagoda” of today. Rumor also suggests the place was built in the early 20th century. The pagoda was refurbished twice in 1924 and 1960.

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