Hoa Dong Pagoda

About this location

Hoa Dong Pagoda – A meditative space amidst the forests of Ba Den Mountain Hoa Dong Pagoda is nestled within the mountain forests of Ba Den, notable for its Southern Vietnamese architecture, tranquil atmosphere, and natural landscape. Linh Son Hoa Dong Tu, commonly known as Hoa Dong Pagoda, is part of the spiritual complex on Ba Den Mountain, located in Binh Minh Ward, Tay Ninh Province. According to the Management Board of the Ba Den Mountain National Tourism Area, the pagoda was restored from an older temple where Most Venerable Thich Giac Dien practiced in the mid-20th century. The current structure was established in 2008 following the Mahayana (Bac Tong) Buddhist sect, with Venerable Thich Nghiem Trong serving as the abbot. Covering an area of approximately 200 m², the pagoda sits isolated in a forested area at an altitude of about 350 m. Its architecture features a four-pillar, three-bay, three-span structure characteristic of traditional Southern Vietnamese pagodas. The location amidst forest trees and mountainous terrain provides a private, serene backdrop suitable for psychological dramas, documentaries, and scenes involving spiritual elements. Compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• No littering; maintain general cleanliness.
• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, violating national sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting prominent figures or national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film establishments.
• Vehicle parking and equipment transportation must be organized to avoid obstructing traffic and local residential activities.
• Do not arbitrarily move Buddha statues, altars, ritual implements, or worship objects.
• Do not disrupt religious ceremonies, chanting, or the daily activities of Buddhists.

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