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Ba Chua Xu Temple
A major pilgrimage temple at the foot of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc, dedicated to the Lady of the Realm and busiest during its spring festival.
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History & Culture
Overview
Ba Chua Xu Temple sits at the base of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc and is one of southern Vietnam's most important pilgrimage sites, dedicated to a guardian deity believed to protect the region and grant prosperity. The temple draws large crowds of worshippers year-round, particularly during its annual festival in the fourth lunar month, when pilgrims arrive from across the south.
Combine with a walk or motorbike ride up Sam Mountain itself for views over the surrounding rice fields and the Cambodian border.
