44 Notable Architectures to Explore in Vietnam

Long Son Pagoda, also known as Chua Long Son, is situated on the foothill of Trai Thuy Mountain in the city of Nha Trang. The temple is famous for its large white Buddha image, which sits atop the mountain crest and can be seen from anywhere in town. It is now one of the famous tourist attractions in Vietnam.

The mausoleum was built for Khải Định, the twelfth Emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty. It was built from 1920 to 1931 taking 11 years to complete. The tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. It is located on a steep hill outside of the capital city of Huế.

The Tu Duc Tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc who reigned from 1848 until his death in 1883. The tomb site and its buildings are relatively well-preserved despite the ravages of war and time.

A cable-stayed bridge crossing the Red River. The bridge has a total length of 8.3 kilometers (5.2 mi), including a 3.7 kilometers (2.3 mi) bridge, with 1.5 kilometers (0.93 mi) cable-stayed bridge with five spans crossing the Red River.

Established by French colonists who initially named it L'eglise de Saïgon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral has been used since 1959. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet). All the original building materials were imported from France and the cathedral foundation was designed to bear ten times the weight of the cathedral.

Tan Ky Old House was built in 1741. It is the place where 7 generations of Le family have lived. The house was constructed in a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese architectural styles.

Phu Cam Cathedral is one of the biggest churches in the Hue city. It was built in a modern architectural style, designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Phước Điền Temple is a temple in Châu Đốc, An Giang Province, southwestern Vietnam. It is an official historic monument, proclaimed on July 10, 1980, by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Vietnam. It is one of the notable architecture in this area.

A beautiful Buddhist pagoda which has a lot of historical significance and which was associated with An Thiem, a Vietnamese monk. The Pagoda is famous for its architectural beauty and also its location is quite interesting.

Quang Tri citadel was built in 1809 by the order of King Gia Long. This relic site was severely damaged during the anti-American resistance war in 1972. In the 1990s, the Quang Tri provincial authorities restored the citadel. Nowadays, the citadel becomes a place to educate youths about the nation's revolutionary tradition and its patriotism.

A post office known for its Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It is adorned with a most artistic façade, and is particularly well laid out and well equipped.

Chen Kieu (also known as SroLoun pagoda) is a Khmer pagoda with unique architecture located in Dai Tam commune, My Xuyen district, Soc Trang province. There are a number of beautifully crafted Buddha statues in the garden of Chen Kieu pagoda.

Late 19th-century Neo-Gothic style church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country. Construction of the church began in 1886, with the architectural style described as resembling Notre Dame de Paris. The church was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina when it opened in December 1886. It is the oldest church in Hanoi.

One of the beautiful Buddhist pagoda which was located in the heart of the An Giang province which was famous for its architecture and historical significance. The pagoda was classified as a "national art and architecture" relic by the Ministry of Culture in 1980 and recognized by the Vietnamese Book of Records as a "temple with an architectural combination of Indian architectural style. and the first ancient architecture in Vietnam.

The Cao Dai religion (Caodaism) is unique to southern Vietnam and was established in 1926. It’s something completely different religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. It is the 3rd largest religion in Vietnam and the structure is stunning and beautiful.

Thanh Toan Bridge is about 8 km away from Hue, located at Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy District, Thua Thien Hue province. This bridge was built by Mrs. Tran Thi Dao in 1776, who is a member of the 6th generation of Tran’s family. Thanh Toan Bridge was made of wood and the structure is “a bridge under a house” that made Thanh Toan Bridge different from other ancient bridges.

The Old House of Phung Hung is one of the most famous architectural buildings and cultural heritage in Hoi An. Phung Hung old house was built over 100 years ago during the development of the city of Hoi An. The building was constructed in a unique way that resembles both Chinese and Japanese architecture.

Mỹ Sơn is an ancient Hindu temple that was constructed between the 4th and the 14th century by the Kings of Champa in present Quảng Nam province, central Vietnam. The temples are dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva.

The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady in Hue is the most important buildings for Vietnamese people in the country. This 7 story pagoda lies on the banks of Perfume River. It was officially built in 1601 under Nguyen Hoang Lord reign – the first Nguyen Lord in Southern Vietnam.

Dong Khanh’s Tomb is located on the land of Cu Si hamlet, now Thuong Hai village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue City. The tomb area’s design was almost influenced by Western-style, from its architectural peculiarities or decorative models to the building materials. The complex includes an area displaying royal furniture and calligraphy.