Ong Pagoda

About this location

Ong Pagoda - Dong Nai Ong Pagoda (also known as That Phu Mieu) is located along the Dong Nai River (Hiep Hoa Ward / Cu Lao Pho area, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province). Built in 1684, it is the oldest temple of the Chinese community in Southern Vietnam and has been classified as a National Historical and Cultural Relic. The location features a spacious courtyard facing the river, notable for its traditional Chinese temple architecture, large wooden columns, yin-yang tiled roofs decorated with exquisite ceramics, as well as gilded horizontal lacquered boards, parallel couplets, and rare wood carvings. The cinematic value of Ong Pagoda lies in its antique, serene color palette and atmosphere deeply imbued with ancient East Asian culture, making it ideal for recreating ancient trading ports, Chinese quarters from feudal times, traditional grand festivals, or spiritual, nostalgic scenes. Suitable for historical films, period dramas, pseudo-historical films, cultural-artistic documentaries, or film projects requiring a unique, large-scale temple architectural space by the waterfront. Compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

Film information

Suitable for historical films, period dramas, pseudo-historical films, cultural-artistic documentaries, or film projects requiring a unique, large-scale temple architectural space by the waterfront.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, insulting national celebrities and heroes (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• Strict compliance with regulations on protecting National Historical and Cultural Relics and the space of religious practices is required; absolutely no impact on ancient artifacts and rare sacrificial items.
• For foreign film crews, it is mandatory to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment in accordance with the law.
• The film crew must submit an official request letter, detailed script, or synopsis of the scenes to be filmed at the relic site for competent authorities and the Management Board to review and approve.
• Adhere to the opening hours of the relic site; strictly limit night shoots or loud noises that may affect the surrounding area and worship space.
• The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) is prohibited without airspace licensing documents from the military authority and the Relic Management Board; high-power, high-heat lights must not be used as they directly affect the ancient wooden structure system and artifacts.
• Visitors, crew members, and actors must wear polite, modest attire (long pants, sleeved shirts; short or revealing clothing is strictly forbidden) and show absolute respect for the sanctity of the relic; actors may only change costumes in areas permitted by the Management Board.
• Preserve the landscape; strictly avoid trespassing on property or ancient artifacts within the main hall and worship rooms.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Risks regarding regulations on protecting national relics and ancient artifacts
• Risks regarding religious practices and community events