永长寺—越南寺院

　　越南永长寺（Vinh Trang Pagoda）
　　永长寺在距离西贡不远的美拖市，距今有100多年的历史，是当地著名的寺庙之一。
　　永长寺从建筑风格上看似乎沿袭了印度教寺庙的一些元素。建筑色彩鲜亮明快，线脚花饰繁多，体量轻盈。
　　走进寺内，是一个内院，四周是一圈拱廊，公脚处踩着“科林斯”事柱头。光打进廊内，形成漂亮的投影，甚是迷人。
　　Vinh Trang Pagoda is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees.
　　The pagoda was built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the early 19th century. From 1849, the pagoda was managed by Buddhist Priest Hue Dang from Giac Lam Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. He led people to refine the pagoda and named it Vinh Trang Pagoda. The pagoda consists of 5 buildings, 2 ornamental yards, and 178 pillars.
　　Graves of Buddhist priests who took care of the pagoda are scattered around. These graves are decorated with carefully engraved flagstones.