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Doi (Bat) Pagoda

Chùa Dơi / Chùa Mã Tộc · Chùa Dơi · Mahatup Pagoda · Bat Pagoda

Sóc Trăng, Cần Thơ, Vietnam

A major Khmer Theravada pagoda known for its distinctive architecture and resident bats.

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About Doi (Bat) Pagoda

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

A major Khmer Theravada pagoda known for its distinctive architecture and resident bats. The national tourism authority traces the pagoda to the sixteenth century and notes its listing as a national historic-cultural relic in 1999. The resident bats are a feature of its famous traditional Khmer temple grounds.

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Place TypePagoda
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationKhmer Theravada
LocationSóc Trăng, Cần Thơ, Vietnam
CountryVietnam

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Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationKhmer Theravada

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Historical Record

The national tourism authority traces the pagoda to the sixteenth century and notes its listing as a national historic-cultural relic in 1999.

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Theravada Buddhist prayer
Khmer community ceremonies

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October 15, 2026