Di Da Pagoda, located in a Chau Ma ethnic village about 30 kilometers from Bao Loc City in Lam Dong Province, is a major Buddhist site in the Central Highlands. Covering 13 hectares, it is regarded as the largest Buddhist complex in the area and combines architectural elements of the Central Highlands with traditional Vietnamese Zen design.
The pagoda’s architecture is influenced by the tall, angular forms of local communal houses. Its main hall, featuring the “Two Dragons Flanking the Moon” motif, serves as a place of worship for nearby ethnic communities. Tea plantations surround the complex, reflecting the agricultural landscape typical of Lam Dong Province.
The grounds include lotus ponds, a wooden bridge leading to a replica of Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda, and carvings inspired by local cultural symbols such as storks and gongs. Situated near the Dam B’ri Waterfall, the pagoda has become a destination for visitors seeking a quiet setting that brings together religious practice, ethnic culture and the natural environment.
