44 Notable Architectures to Explore in Vietnam

Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall was built around 1690 and functions as a traditional assembly hall for the Chinese ethnic group from Fujian, China to socialize.

Bà Chúa Xứ is a prosperity goddess of southern Vietnam's Thanism. She is a tutelary of business, health, and a protector of the Vietnamese border which was located in the top of the Sam mountain. It is one of the example of the Vietnamese architecture and this temple has a historical significance in the growth of the Vietnam.

It was built under the Tran Dynasty and said to consist of 15 stories in its original form. It is the highest Tran Dynasty terra cotta pagoda surviving until today.

With 68 floors above ground and three basements, the building has a height of 262.5 meters (861 ft), making it the second tallest building in the Hoh Chi Minh City, fifth tallest in Vietnam, and the 263rd tallest in the world, as of the beginning of 2018.

Bãi Cháy Bridge was the first central-line cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. At night the cables of the bridge illuminated by colorful lights that make it very attractive.

This is a Buddhist temple in the name of Chu Văn An, a Confucian, teacher, physician and high-ranking mandarin of the Trần Dynasty in Đại Việt. This temple was notable with its architecture and its historical significance.

Tien Chau pagoda is the most ancient pagoda in Vinh Long province. Inside the shrine, there are a lot of delicate statues to see, from Bodhisattva to Ngoc Hoang, Bac Dau, Minh Vuong, etc.

Clay tunnel Dalat, also known as sculpture tunnel is one of the most famous architectural works in Dalat city. Each model of this sculpture park has been handcrafted from clay. The models range in content from reimagining the history of Da Lat, to oversized scooters and animals.

Hằng Nga guesthouse, popularly known as the “Crazy House”, is an unconventional building designed and constructed by Vietnamese architect Đặng Việt Nga in Đà Lạt, Vietnam. The building's overall design resembles a giant tree, incorporating sculptured design elements representing natural forms such as animals, mushrooms, spider webs, and caves. Its architecture comprises of complex, organic, non-rectilinear shapes.

The Cua Ong Temple dedicated to Tran Quoc Tang, the third son of Tran Hung Dao, many generals of Tran Dynasty and Hoang Cau – a local general who fought bravely against invaders. Cua Ong Temple is more beautiful at its festival time. The Cua Ong Temple Festival is held from the 2nd day of the first lunar month to the 30th day of the third lunar month.

A religious building which was also called Temple of Remembrance located in the Binh Phuoc province of Vietnam. This temple as built in the imperial style of Hue and it is one of a good example of the architectural intelligence of Vietnam.

Gia Long Tomb (also called Thien Tho Tomb) is the tomb of Emperor Gia Long (1762 – 1820) – the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty which was recognized as one of UNESCO World Heritages. The tomb is considered as a complex including many other tombs of the King’s relatives.

Built in 1897 by French architect Eugène Ferret, the 500 seat building was used as the home of the Lower House assembly of South Vietnam after 1956. It was again used as a theatre from 1975, and restored in 1995.

Hon Chen Temple located on Ngoc Tran Mountain, Thua Thien Hue Province, is one of the most reputable relics attracting tourists to experience historical value here. Hon Chen Temple is not only a historical and religious monument but also a scenic spot with a unique cultural attraction.

The bridge was built in the 17th Century by Japanese. The Bridge has been attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world because of its unique beauty and special architecture.

Christ the King, of Vũng Tàu is a statue of Jesus, standing on Mount Nhỏ in Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province, Đông Nam Bộ, Vietnam. The statue is the largest Christian statue across Asia since 2012,, and since its restoration of 1993, it has been a major pilgrim destination for Christians across Vietnam as well as Christian vacationers.

Keo Pagoda is located on the site where the Buddhist dignitary had pagoda built in the 17th Century. The pagoda was dedicated in the 1130s to the monk Nguyễn Minh Không by emperor Lý Thần Tông after the monk cured his leprosy.

Kien An Cung , also known as Mr. Quach pagoda , is a temple located in the center of Sa Dec city , opposite the Cai Son canal. The temple was built from 1924 to 1927 by the Chinese from Fujian . The pagoda is characterized by Chinese architecture with a unique traditional culture, Kien An Cung has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national-level historical-cultural relic on April 27- 1990.

A famous Buddhist temple which was located in the heart of Da Nang which was famous for its architectural intelligence and its historical significance.

An ancient Buddhist temple which was located in the bank of Binh Thuy river. The temple has been recognized as monuments Architecture Art national level. It is one of the notable architecture in this area.