Phat An Pagoda

About this location

Phat An Pagoda - A Buddhist landmark in the heart of My Tho. Phat An Pagoda is located at No. 5 Ngo Quyen Street, My Tho Ward, Dong Thap Province. Formerly known as Phat An Buddhist Academy, the pagoda is a significant historical site associated with Buddhist education in the former Tien Giang region. During the period 1952–1962, it served as a Buddhist training facility, marking an important chapter in the development of local Buddhism. Situated in the urban area of My Tho, the pagoda preserves the spiritual and monastic atmosphere of a longstanding Buddhist institution. Over time, the structure has undergone renovations, featuring various worship spaces and stupas dedicated to previous abbots. The site's prominent value lies not only in its architecture but also in its historical narrative tied to Buddhist education. Filming opportunities at Phat An Pagoda include angles of the temple gate, worship architecture, courtyard, and stupas. The location is suitable for documentaries, cultural-spiritual films, reportages, or scenes requiring a traditional Vietnamese pagoda set within a Western regional urban landscape, connected to the history of Buddhist education and monastic life. Compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Internet.

Location rules

• Do not obstruct sightseeing, tourism, and traffic activities, especially at crowded routes and tourist spots.
• Ensure that set construction, placement of props, technical equipment, lighting, and production vehicles do not affect structures, artifacts, natural landscapes, and cultural values under protection.
• Film crews must contact and obtain approval from the management board prior to conducting surveys, filming, or photography.
• Strictly prohibited content: revealing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting prominent figures or national heroes (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• Do not litter, discharge wastewater, or cause environmental pollution; strictly limit plastic waste and single-use materials.
• Filming using flycams or unmanned aerial vehicles must comply with separate current legal regulations on flight management and licensing.
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese cinematic establishments.

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