Minh Thanh pagoda – Majestic Buddhist sanctuary in Central Highlands

About 2 km from the centre of Pleiku city, Gia Lai province, Minh Thanh Pagoda is an impressive Buddhist architectural complex, which tourists should not miss when visiting the locality.

With its unique architecture, Minh Thanh pagoda is not only the pride of the locals, but also a must-see tourist destination (Photo: VNA)

Minh Thanh pagoda is located at 14A Nguyen Viet Xuan Street, Phu Hoi ward, Pleiku city, Gia Lai province (Photo: VNA)

Main hall of Minh Thanh pagoda (Photo: VNA)

Minh Thanh pagoda has both Chinese and Japanese architectural features (Photo: VNA)

Minh Thanh pagoda has both Chinese and Japanese architectural features (Photo: VNA)

Wooden doors with the sophisticated carving patterns of Tu Dai Thien Vuong (four heavenly kings) (Photo: VNA)

Arhats stone statues are placed inside the main zone (Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

Minh Thanh pagoda has both Chinese and Japanese architectural features (Photo: VNA)

The pagoda was built by Most Venerable Thich Giac Dao in 1964 (Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

Arhats stone statues are placed inside the main zone (Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

Having gone through several upgrades, Minh Thanh pagoda still preserves its antique beauty (Photo: VNA)

Yard is decorated with a lake and trees, together with miniature natural landscapes (Photo: VNA)

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