Giac Lam Pagoda

About this location

Giac Lam Pagoda - A space of Southern Vietnamese Buddhist architecture Giac Lam Pagoda is located at 565 Lac Long Quan Street, Bay Hien Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda was founded in 1744 on Cam Son hill and was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic under Decision No. 1288-VH/QD dated November 16, 1988. The site's prominent value lies in its long history and its system of Southern Buddhist architecture and sculpture. The pagoda follows a 'Tam' (three-section) layout, consisting of the main hall, lecture hall, and monks' quarters. The main hall houses 113 ancient statues, along with features such as a seven-story relic stupa and a tomb tower area. These elements create a characteristic visual profile, including tiled roofs, wooden structures, altars, decorative patterns, and lush greenery. Regarding filming potential, the setting is suitable for historical dramas, socio-cultural films, and documentaries, especially for scenes requiring traditional Buddhist spaces, ancient architecture, and religious life. Content summary: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and historical figures. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Special attention is required when filming in protected areas of the Cu Chi Tunnels Special National Relic and the Independence Palace Special National Relic, while also complying with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense areas.

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Special notes

• Crowd density and religious activities