39m-high pagoda tower adorned with millions of shells, coral in Vietnam
A pagoda in Vietnam stands out for its distinctive sea-inspired architecture, with a tower built mainly from coral and cement and decorated with seashells.
An aerial photo shows Bao Tich Tower at Tu Van Pagoda, built with coral and cement and adorned with seashells, in Cam Linh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
Tu Van Pagoda, also known as Shell Pagoda or Coral Pagoda, is located in Cam Linh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province.
Upon entering the pagoda, visitors can see a Buddha statue on the right.
Further inside is the main worship hall, with winding dragon sculptures lining both sides of the walkway.
One of the pagoda's most striking features is the 39-meter-high Bao Tich Tower, which was built entirely by hand, using coral as the main material and seashells for decoration.
The structure is mainly made from coral combined with cement, without steel reinforcement. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
The tower has eight entrances and is surrounded by 49 smaller towers.
Looking up from inside Bao Tich Tower, visitors can see the structure's distinctive spiral-shaped top.
Construction of Bao Tich Tower began in 1995 and was completed in 2000.
The tower was designed and built by monks at the pagoda, who spent years using their creativity and craftsmanship to create the unique structure.
Seashells densely cover the interior of Bao Tich Tower. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
Looking up from inside Bao Tich Tower, visitors can see its distinctive spiral-shaped top. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
Many visitors say they are impressed by the tower’s architecture. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
Intricate decorative patterns adorn the interior of Bao Tich Tower. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
Countless shells are attached to the ceiling. Photo: Nguyen Hoang
Nguyen Hoang - Dong Nguyen / Tuoi Tre News
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