Minh Duc Temple in Quang Ngai Province is set to become a landmark not only for its impressive size but also for its cultural significance.

The temple houses the tallest Quan Am statue in Southeast Asia, standing at 125 meters. Still under construction, the temple has already become a key attraction, with visitors flocking to admire the grandeur and peaceful atmosphere.

Once completed, it will be a place of spiritual reflection, breathtaking views, and architectural marvels, marking Quang Ngai as a must-visit destination for travelers and devotees alike.

Minh Duc Temple is part of the Thien Ma Spiritual and Cultural Complex, covering approximately 90 hectares and spanning across two communes, Tinh Long and Tinh Khe, in Quang Ngai City.

The temple is built atop a 75-meter-high mountain, situated among the famous "Three Heavenly Mountains" of Quang Ngai: Thien An, Thien But, and Thien Ma.

The project is led by Venerable Thich Tam Vi, the abbot of Linh Phuoc and Linh An Temples (Lam Dong), and was approved by Quang Ngai Province in late 2017 with a budget exceeding 1,000 billion VND.

Construction began in early 2020, with the highlight being the 125-meter-high Quan Am statue, which is the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam, surpassing the statues at Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh) at 72 meters and Linh An Temple (Da Lat) at 71 meters. This statue is also the tallest Quan Am statue in Southeast Asia and ranks among the tallest statues in the world.

Although still under construction, Minh Duc Temple is already one of the most popular tourist destinations in Quang Ngai. Representatives of the temple have stated that several large projects are still in development, such as the 45-meter-high Phat Hoang Tower, Y Phuong Duong, and the Van Phat Forest.

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Ha Nam