No one knows exactly when Buu Son Tu was built, but it is known that the pagoda was built around the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. This pagoda was once awarded the 5 golden words "Ngu Tu Buu Son Tu" by King Gia Long.
Buu Son Tu, also known as "Thap Pagoda", is located on the slope of Ba Nai hill, facing Phu Hai sea gate, cool all year round. Standing in the temple yard, visitors can see the whole view of the coastal city of Phan Thiet. Next to the ancient Buu Son pagoda is a majestic 5-storey stupa, over 10m high, with the color of lotus petals. After many periods of rain, sun, sea wind and fierce war, the pagoda was damaged many times and then temporarily repaired. In 1961, Buu Son Tu was rebuilt on the foundation of the ancient pagoda and from 2001 to 2015, the pagoda was expanded, many new constructions were built such as: making concrete roads; building a 5-storey stupa; building a monk's hall, the main hall with two bell and drum towers; erecting a statue of Quan The Am and building the Tam Quan gate, Loc Uyen garden, and the wall surrounding the pagoda. Due to its location on the slope of Ba Nai hill, the reconstruction of the pagoda cost a lot of effort and money from the monks and Buddhist monks. What you feel when coming to Buu Son pagoda is to see the majestic, towering stupa against the blue sky; the 50-ton monolithic statue of Quan The Am sitting on the high hill is a feat, only sincerity, meticulousness and skill can successfully build this Buddha statue. The main hall of the pagoda has an area of nearly 400 m2 , designed with two roofs, curved corners of the roof. Although not massive, when standing here looking in four directions, we can feel the solemnity and peace. The main hall worships Buddha Shakyamuni and the Arhats; the upper floor worships Dharma protectors and Great Bodhisattvas. The left hall worships Bodhisattva Quan The Am; behind the main hall is the area to worship ancestors and ancestors; The statue of Quan The Am facing Phu Hai sea seems to protect and bless the people of the gentle, simple coastal town to prosper. The temple's construction projects are built on a hillside area of more than 6,000m2 following the hillside with the main hall more than 27m above Nguyen Thong street. However, the scenery around the temple still retains its wild and ancient features.
After being rebuilt, Buu Son Pagoda has attracted many tourists from all over to burn incense, worship Buddha, and visit and admire the unique architectural works at the pagoda. In recent years, the pagoda has been considered an attractive destination for spiritual and cultural tourists. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a tourist from Lam Dong who came to visit the pagoda, shared: "The natural scenery here is airy, beautiful and charming. Coming to Buu Son Pagoda, tourists feel the serenity, peace and forget all the worries in daily life. In addition to the ancient architectural art, the pagoda also preserves many precious artifacts and is an ancient temple whose name is recorded in the precious books of our ancestors..." Especially if tourists come to visit, visit, learn about the history, culture, and architecture of the pagoda, when they miss a meal, they can have a meal with simple vegetarian dishes with the monk and listen to Buddhist teachings.
The ancient architecture of Buu Son Tu, together with the landscape of the PoSah Inư Cham tower and the relic of the Ong Hoang tower, all have created a beautiful, harmonious architectural complex, located on the spacious Nguyen Thong street winding through Ba Nai hill.
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