Radiant Kien An Cung Pagoda

Kien An Cung is a near century-old pagoda in the heart of Sa Dec city in Dong Thap province. The ancient pagoda was officially recognised as a national historical relic in 1990 and stands out as one of the most-renowned tourist attractions in the city.

Kien An Cung (also known as Mr. Quach Pagoda) boasts a near century-old history and is located in the central part of Sa Dec city in the Mekong Delta province. (Photo: VNP/VNA)

At the centre of the main hall is the altar of Mr. Quach (or Quang Trach Ton Vuong), revered by the Hoa ethnic people as a saint for his contributions to the people and the nation. His virtues are commemorated within the pagoda. (Photo: VNP/VNA)

At the centre of the main hall is the altar of Mr. Quach (or Quang Trach Ton Vuong), revered by the Hoa ethnic people as a saint for his contributions to the people and the nation. His virtues are commemorated within the pagoda. (Photo: VNP/VNA)

Foreign visitors come to explore and pay their respects at Kien An Cung. (Photo: VNP/VNA)

Foreign visitors come to explore and pay their respects at Kien An Cung. (Photo: VNP/VNA)

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