The Clay Pagoda is properly named Buu Son Tu and stands on Ton Duc Thang street. Its reputation rests on more than a thousand statues moulded entirely from clay by Ngo Kim Tong over 42 years, from 1928 to 1970, depicting figures from Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The temple also keeps four pairs of large candles cast in 1940; three pairs stand 2.6 metres tall and about a metre across, each using 200 kilograms of wax, while the remaining pair used 100 kilograms each. The two smaller candles have burned without interruption since the day Ngo Kim Tong died, 18 July 1970, and are estimated to last 70 to 80 years in total. The pagoda was ranked a provincial historical and cultural relic on 10 December 2010.
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A few more places in this province to keep shaping your route.
One of the oldest Khmer pagodas in the region, with layered roofs and gilded timber columns in the main hall.
Ong Pagoda is an old Chinese assembly hall near Ninh Kieu, with vivid architecture and heritage status in Can Tho.
Truc Lam Phuong Nam Monastery in Can Tho is an active Buddhist practice community with limited visitor areas.
Ninh Kieu Wharf is a riverside park and boat pier in central Can Tho, suited to evening walks and city views.
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