Ngoc Hoang Pagoda

About this location

Ngoc Hoang Pagoda – A historic pagoda location in Ho Chi Minh City Ngoc Hoang Pagoda, formally known as Phuoc Hai Tu, is a religious site originating from the Chinese community in Saigon. Built between 1892 and 1900, it was recognized as a National Architectural and Artistic Monument under Decision No. 2754/QD-BT dated October 15, 1994. The location features distinct ancient Chinese-style architecture, utilizing brick, wood, yin-yang roof tiles, intricate decorative panels, and a collection of worship statues. The layout consists of a front hall, a middle hall, and a main sanctuary, creating layered spatial depth, high-contrast lighting, and a high density of detail. The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism records the campus area at approximately 2,300 m², housing a significant collection of statues, including unique papier-mâché figures. Regarding filming value, this location is suitable for historical films, cultural films, social-psychological dramas, documentaries, projects involving religious elements, and scenes recreating the Chinese-Vietnamese atmosphere in Southern Vietnam. As this is an active place of worship and a classified monument, production crews must coordinate in advance with the management unit to determine permitted filming areas and schedules. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo credit: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: revealing 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 Zone I protection areas of Special National Monuments (e.g., Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Temple of Literature), the Ba Dinh political center (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building), and military, security, or defense zones as per specialized management regulations.
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity.

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