Dieu Phap Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

Dieu Phap Pagoda

188 No Trang Long, Binh Loi Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Production ready

PAI 3.3

Crew size: Small (1-15)

Processing time: 6 days

Category: Heritage, history & culture

Dieu Phap Pagoda – A riverside Buddhist sanctuary in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Dieu Phap Pagoda is located at 188 No Trang Long, Binh Loi Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, situated along the banks of the Saigon River. It is currently an active Northern Buddhist institution in Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda's setting is defined by its Buddhist practices and community activities. Notably, Dieu Phap Pagoda has hosted a shelter and care facility for the elderly living alone since the early 1990s; this space creates a unique backdrop combining religious architecture, community life, and the Saigon River landscape. With its Buddhist atmosphere, riverside scenery, and community-focused activities, this location is suitable for psychological dramas, family films, social-themed films, documentaries, reportages, and works exploring religious life and urban communities. The use of specific areas must be surveyed and agreed upon with the management unit prior to filming. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location fees

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Notes

There is currently no legal regulation regarding standard fees. Film crews should contact the location management unit directly for specific guidance.

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Applicable policy

Fee discount/waiver policy

Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.

Applicable conditions

Film crews must submit an official request letter, provide details on the scale of the crew, filming schedule, and may be required to submit a script or content summary for the management unit's approval: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit from state cinema management agencies is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the entity managing the location.

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 of special national monuments in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Independence Palace; additionally, crews must comply with specialized management regulations for military, security, defense areas, and facilities with special protection requirements.

International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity and must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to provide filming services in Vietnam. The current processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.