Buu Long Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

Buu Long Pagoda

81 Nguyen Xien, Long Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Production ready

PAI 3.3

Crew size: Medium (16-50)

Processing time: 6 days

Category: Communal houses, temples, pagodas & churches

Buu Long Pagoda – A Theravada Buddhist sanctuary amidst lush greenery by the river. Buu Long Pagoda, officially known as Buu Long Zen Monastery, is located at 81 Nguyen Xien, Long Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. It is one of the most prominent centers of Theravada Buddhism in Vietnam. The pagoda grounds cover approximately 11 hectares, situated on hilly terrain overlooking the Dong Nai River. The setting features a distinctive Theravada Buddhist architectural complex, including the main hall and the Gotama Cetiya Stupa. The original hermitage was built by layman Vo Ha Thuat in 1942; in 1958, it was gifted to Zen Master Ho Tong and developed into a monastery. The Gotama Cetiya Stupa is the architectural highlight of the landscape, integrated with ponds, greenery, and hilly topography. With its characteristic Theravada architecture, expansive green space, hilly terrain, and water features, this location is suitable for cultural and religious films, historical dramas, documentaries, reportages, family-psychological dramas, and scenes requiring a meditative, tranquil atmosphere. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

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There is currently no legal regulation regarding standard fees. Film crews should contact the site management unit directly for specific guidance.

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Applicable policy

Fee discount/waiver policy

Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.

Applicable conditions

Film crews must submit an official request detailing the crew size and filming schedule. A script or content summary may be required for review and approval by the management: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit from state cinema management agencies is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the site management unit.

Location rules

Strictly prohibited content: revealing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing on sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and historical figures. (Article 9, Cinema Law)

International film crews are required to use production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity and must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to provide filming services in Vietnam. The current processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.

Special attention is required when filming in Zone I of special national monuments in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Independence Palace. Crews must also comply with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense areas, as well as sites with special protection requirements.