Dai Giac Pagoda

About this location

Dai Giac Ancient Pagoda - Dong Nai Dai Giac Co Tu, located on Cu Lao Pho (Bien Hoa, Dong Nai), is an ancient pagoda built in 1665 and recognized as a National Historical and Artistic Relic in 1990, bearing strong impressions of the pioneering era of land reclamation and the Nguyen Dynasty. Set in a 3,000m² campus facing the Dong Nai River, the location features a traditional 'three-character' (tam) architectural layout, soaring round pillars, ancient horizontal lacquered boards (hoanh phi), jackfruit-wood Buddha statues offered by King Gia Long, and an ancient stupa garden, creating a serene and nostalgic spiritual atmosphere. This location is highly suitable for historical films, period dramas, semi-historical works, cultural-artistic documentaries, or film projects requiring a solemn Buddhist architectural space by the water. Information source compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting national figures or heroes (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• Strict compliance with regulations on protecting the National Historical and Artistic Relic (Dai Giac Ancient Pagoda) and religious/spiritual practices is required; absolutely no impact on precious artifacts, treasures, or sacred worship spaces.
• For foreign film crews, it is mandatory to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film establishments in accordance with current legal regulations.
• The Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Dong Nai Province / The Abbot of the pagoda shall coordinate with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Nai Province and the Relics Management Board.
• Film crews must submit an official request letter, detailed script, or synopsis of scenes to be filmed at the relic site for consideration and approval by competent authorities.
• Comply with the opening hours of the relic and religious site; minimize night shooting or loud noises that affect the daily lives of the nuns and local residents.
• The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) is prohibited without airspace licensing documents from the military authority and the Relics Management Board; high-power lights that directly affect wooden artifacts and ancient architecture must not be used.
• Visitors, crew members, and actors must wear modest and polite attire (long trousers, sleeved shirts, no short or revealing clothes), strictly respecting the sanctity of the relic and religious site; actors may only change costumes in areas permitted by the pagoda.
• Preserve the landscape and strictly refrain from trespassing on property or ancient artifacts within the worship area.

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Special notes

• Risks regarding regulations on protecting national relics and ancient artifacts
• Risks regarding religious activities and visitors