Niet Ban Tinh Xa, Gate

Niet Ban Tinh Xa, Vung Tau - Niet Ban Tinh Xa is also known as Chua Phat Nam or the Pagoda of the Lying Buddha. The pagoda is 3 km from town and sits on the side of Nui Nho Mountain (Small Mountain) facing the ocean. Work began on the pagoda in 1969 and was completed in 1974. The gate of the garden is guarded by two gods, Ong Thien (God of Goodness) and Ong Ac (God of Evil). Standing in wait below the sleeping Buddha is the likeness of his closest disciples.