Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Production ready
PAI 3.3
Crew size: Small (1-15)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Heritage structures & landscapes
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda - A Buddhist architectural space in the heart of the city. Located at 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is officially listed by the City Department of Culture and Sports as an architectural and artistic heritage site. Built between 1964 and 1971 on a 6,000 m² campus, it stands as a quintessential example of 20th-century Vietnamese Buddhist architecture. Designed by architect Nguyen Ba Lang, the structure utilizes modern techniques and materials while maintaining the traditional Northern Vietnamese pagoda style. Key visual features include the curved-roof triple gate (tam quan), the 'Cong'-shaped central hall, multi-layered roof systems, the seven-story Kwan Yin Stupa, and an extensive collection of sculptures and reliefs. These architectural layers offer diverse sightlines and elevations, ideal for capturing panoramic views, transitional scenes, and detailed architectural shots. Suitable genres: Historical and cultural films, documentaries, and dramas with religious settings; best suited for sequences requiring clear identification of Buddhist spaces and 20th-century Vietnamese urban architecture. Content summary: PTIT Photo source: PTIT
Location fees
General information
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Deposit
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Notes
There is no standardized fee regulated by law. Crews must contact the site management unit directly for specific guidance.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies are available for both domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Film crews must submit an official request detailing the scale of the production and the filming schedule. A script or content summary may be required for approval by the management unit: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for filming services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No state-level film permit is required, but direct permission must be obtained from the site management unit.
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, Law on Cinema)
Special attention is required when filming in protected areas of the Cu Chi Tunnels Special National Monument and the Independence Palace Special National Monument, while strictly adhering to specialized management regulations regarding military, security, and defense zones.
International film crews are required to use production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
Container truck
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Special Hazards
Crowds during Buddhist activities
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
28°C
Feels like 32.4°C
Weather
Mưa nhẹ
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
13.8 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
