Linh Phước Temple

About

Linh Phước is known for mosaics made from earthenware, porcelain and glass. Its name Chùa Ve Chai comes from the use of these materials to form patterns and figures across the architecture.

Visitor information

Founded

Construction began in 1949

Visiting hours

Fixed opening hours have not been confirmed. Please ask the temple.

Fees

Check the notices at the destination; the current fee schedule has not been confirmed.

Address

120 Tự Phước, khu Trại Mát, Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng

Highlights

• ✓Ceramic-mosaic architecture
• ✓Dragons and decorative panels
• ✓A place of worship in Trại Mát

History and origins

Construction began in 1949. Major building and improvement work from the 1990s produced many of the structures and decorative surfaces visible today.

Architecture & surroundings

Roofs, columns and walls carry dense decoration made from ceramic fragments. Up close, visitors can see how small pieces of material form larger images.

Fragments of earthenware and porcelain are assembled into patterns, sacred creatures and architectural decoration. At close range individual pieces are visible; from a distance they combine into broad colours and contours, a defining feature of the temple.

Cultural value

The buildings show the creativity of artisans and Buddhist communities in reusing materials for religious art. The temple remains a place of worship, not only a destination for architecture.

The setting illustrates how familiar materials can serve religious art. Allow time for the exterior and details inside the halls, ask before photographing sacred areas and avoid touching mosaic surfaces.

Events & festivals

The temple determines ritual schedules and access to individual display areas. A current separate event calendar has not been confirmed for permanent publication.