Co Dam Pagoda

About this location

Co Dam Pagoda - Dong Nai Located in Dong Nai Province, Co Dam Pagoda is a Buddhist institution closely tied to the religious life and spiritual practices of the local Buddhist community. The pagoda features a serene atmosphere, contributing to the preservation of distinct Buddhist cultural and architectural values. The location boasts characteristic architectural components of a monastery, including the main hall, worship spaces, residential quarters for monks and nuns, and landscaped green grounds. The cinematic value of Co Dam Pagoda lies in its peacefulness and tranquility, making it highly suitable for recreating monastic practices, spiritual routines, or deeply emotional and silent cinematic frames. Camera angles here can capture traditional architectural details and the surrounding natural environment. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

Film information

Suitable for cultural-religious documentaries, social-psychological television series, artistic short films, or cinematic projects requiring a traditional, peaceful temple setting.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national unity, and insulting historical figures or national heroes (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• Strict compliance with regulations on protecting religious landscapes and monastic facilities is required; absolutely no disruption to the sanctity of the sacred space or the religious study and daily life of monks, nuns, and Buddhists.
• Foreign film crews are legally mandated to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film enterprises.
• Film crews must submit an official request letter along with a detailed script or synopsis of the scenes to be filmed at the pagoda for review and approval.
• Strictly adhere to opening hours and operational regulations of the religious establishment; minimize night shoots or loud noises that could disturb the general environment.
• The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) is prohibited unless airspace clearance has been granted by military authorities and the Management Board; high-intensity lights that may impact architecture and worship spaces are not allowed.
• Visitors, crew members, and actors must wear modest and polite attire (long pants, sleeved shirts, no short or revealing clothing), strictly respecting the sanctity of the religious site; actors may only change costumes in designated areas permitted by the pagoda.
• Preserve the landscape and strictly refrain from damaging property and artifacts within the worship area.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Risks regarding religious regulations and pilgrim density
• Risks regarding spatial limitations and architectural conservation