Ong Nui Temple
Ong Nui Temple
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tdubya_12
Portland, OR83 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
While it may be a hot, tiring walk up over 600 stairs, the experience and sights are mind-blowing here. Sweeping views, impressive temple and monastery, just a spectacular and moving location. It was very, very quiet and untouristed here, like many of the sights in Quy Nhon area. Highly recommend visiting this.
Written 3 June 2023
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Andrew M
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July 2024 • Friends
The view was great. But I got robbed by the motorcycle staff that bring you up to the temple. Some of the staff saw my driver put my money clip in his car but security couldn’t get him to say anything. Lost 400USD. Even at the Buddhist temple you can’t let your guard down. There’s nicer places to see in VN that I feel are safer.
Written 29 July 2024
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,233 contributions
Jan 2022
From what I am told, this is the biggest Buddha not only in Vietnam but in all of SE Asia. That said, I've seen that claimed several times so who knows. Still, it's impressive. There are loads of workers still building other elements of this enormous complex. But, you can already climb to endless stairs to the Buddha. At the top, you can turn around and take in the expansive views of the Ky Co beach, the narrow strip of land with the town and hotels - and then massive rice fields. The site is currently free - most likely because it is unfinished. Don't be dissuaded by the closed gates. The workers will welcome you in through the sort of locked gate.
Written 5 January 2022
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Hoang Vo
Da Nang, Vietnam387 contributions
July 2020 • Solo
It's a long stairs to the top, like going to heaven. Very tired, should take break every pitstop. Bring water and umbrella. And go as soon as you can to avoid groups and the heat.
But after a long climbing, the view is really amazing. And chill up in there.
But after a long climbing, the view is really amazing. And chill up in there.
Written 21 July 2020
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Hai Phan (Francis)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam84 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The pagoda was designed in a really nice location. Good for religion visit in Qui Nhon. You can come here after visit Ky Co - Eo Gio attraction
Written 15 February 2020
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rose quynhon
Quy Nhon, Vietnam9 contributions
Feb 2019
The Buddha statue sits on a lotus , halfway up the mountain, at an altitude of 129 m above sea level, overlooking the East Sea, with its back leaning on the highest mountain in the Nui Ba complex. At the foot of the statue is the center of the Buddhist sermon and the Arhat corridor, the Buddhist library, the Xa Loi Buddha museum, where visitors come to worship
Written 14 December 2019
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Phuong Le
Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam127 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Visited here on April 2019
This called the biggest Budha statue of ASEAN.
Located far from the center of QuyNhon city
600 steps to the top of mountain.
Recommend when you visit here
This called the biggest Budha statue of ASEAN.
Located far from the center of QuyNhon city
600 steps to the top of mountain.
Recommend when you visit here
Written 25 July 2019
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Aussie_Travel_Writer
Sydney, Australia2,664 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We've been travelling in Asia a fair bit and we've been to almost every pagoda and temple in each place we visited and this one in my mind tops them all as far as imposing and grand goes! It is massive and even more impressive inside - the walls are lined floor to ceiling with gold buddha statues! Mind blown!
It takes 759 steps the top (I counted them!) and back down, which we did in 32 degree heat - it was hectic, but so worth it! (Our guide dropped us off at the bottom and checked several times if we were up for it - maybe not thinking these two oldies will make it. About an hour later he called us to see if we made it to the top yet and we were already back down at the bottom, much to his surprise! LOL)
I believe there is an option to be driven to the top but don't quote me on it. We were the only people there that day and we did not see any cars or tuk-tuks or motorbikes when we got to the top. That said, we're not really fit and although we had to stop every 20 steps or so to catch our breath, I never felt like we would have to turn around.
Even if there is an option to be driven to the top, I would really recommend the climb to enjoy all the statues along the way and the amazing views as you go. (And to revel in the achievement of making it all the way!)
Also, this temple is a bit of a drive and out the way - you'll need to hire a driver with a car, so I'm guessing that's why not too many people go there.
It takes 759 steps the top (I counted them!) and back down, which we did in 32 degree heat - it was hectic, but so worth it! (Our guide dropped us off at the bottom and checked several times if we were up for it - maybe not thinking these two oldies will make it. About an hour later he called us to see if we made it to the top yet and we were already back down at the bottom, much to his surprise! LOL)
I believe there is an option to be driven to the top but don't quote me on it. We were the only people there that day and we did not see any cars or tuk-tuks or motorbikes when we got to the top. That said, we're not really fit and although we had to stop every 20 steps or so to catch our breath, I never felt like we would have to turn around.
Even if there is an option to be driven to the top, I would really recommend the climb to enjoy all the statues along the way and the amazing views as you go. (And to revel in the achievement of making it all the way!)
Also, this temple is a bit of a drive and out the way - you'll need to hire a driver with a car, so I'm guessing that's why not too many people go there.
Written 18 January 2024
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Pedro B
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
A Good travel point in Quy Nhon.
Interestingly, there is a vent window in the back of the buddha statue. Check it out.
The Most of important is admission is free
Now.
Interestingly, there is a vent window in the back of the buddha statue. Check it out.
The Most of important is admission is free
Now.
Written 2 February 2020
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Phuong Le
Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam127 contributions
July 2019 • Friends
Must visit place when travel to Quy Nhon city VietNam.
Far from city, trip to here by taxi.
Better bring water because of hot weather and lots of stairs
GREAT VIEW
WHOLE CITY IN YOUR EYES
Far from city, trip to here by taxi.
Better bring water because of hot weather and lots of stairs
GREAT VIEW
WHOLE CITY IN YOUR EYES
Written 2 February 2020
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