Go BackCon Phung (Phoenix Island) is an island in the Mekong Delta, about midway between My Tho and Ben Tre. The island is best known for its eccentric Coconut Monk. The person, also called Cau Hai, or Uncle Hai, lives on Phoenix Island where he built his temple complex, a fusion of Christian, Buddhist and Taoist beliefs.
Phoenix Island, VietnamSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%C4%90%E1%BA%A1o_D%E1%BB%ABa.jpg
Author: Bui Thuy Dao Nguyen
Author: Bui Thuy Dao Nguyen
The Coconut Monk is believed to eat only the meat and juice of coconuts. He has nonetheless attracted a following, with thousands of followers mostly in the Dinh Tuong province.
Today only remnants of his bizarre temple complex remains. In addition to the temple, there is a coconut candy factory on the island.
Getting there
Phoenix Island is about 3 km from My Tho.
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