One Pillar Pagoda

Small wooden pagoda set on a single stone pillar above a lotus pond, originally built in the 11th century and rebuilt after being destroyed in 1954.

Originally built in the 11th century, One Pillar Pagoda’s lotus-like design embodies the deep integration of Buddhism into Vietnamese royal and popular spirituality. Destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, it has become a symbol of cultural continuity and resilience in the face of colonialism and war.