Bat Pagoda,  Home Of Thousands Of Bats In Mekong Delta

Bat Pagoda,, or Ma Toc, Mahutup Temple is the typical architectural complex representing the beliefs of Khmer people. It is located approximately 3 km southeast of Sóc Trăng City.

At the entrance, visitors will be overwhelmed by the bright and shiny yellow colour that nearly covers the entire Bat Pagoda. While the main gate is simply decorated, the sub-gates are decorated with five-head giant snakes.

The pagoda is a place of worship for devout Buddhists, most  from the Khmer community. It is also a social space for the community where traditional festivals are held.

The attractiveness of the Bat Pagoda also comes from the vast garden with numerous ancient trees interspersed with fruit trees like mango.

Thousands of bats hang like fruit on trees. In the peak season, the temple attracts more than a million bats. VNS