Xa Loi Pagoda

About this location

Xa Loi Pagoda - A Buddhist sanctuary amidst the modern metropolis. Xa Loi Pagoda is located at 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Construction began on August 5, 1956, and was completed in 1958 on a site of approximately 2,500 m², designed by architects Tran Van Duong and Do Ba Vinh. The pagoda was built to enshrine the Buddha's relics; its architectural complex includes the main hall, lecture hall, library, and a seven-story bell tower, creating a distinct visual landmark within the urban landscape. Regarding film production, the pagoda's space is suitable for scenes emphasizing architecture, religious life, urban atmosphere, and historical depth. It is a viable option for historical dramas, social-psychological films, cultural films, or documentaries, provided that the content and filming plan are approved by the management authorities and the site's administration. Content summary: PTIT Photo source: 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 protected areas of the Cu Chi Tunnels Special National Monument and the Independence Palace Special National Monument, while also complying with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense zones.
• - International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Heavy rain and localized flooding