Phap Hoa Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

Phap Hoa Pagoda

870 Truong Sa Street, Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Production ready

PAI 3.3

Crew size: Medium (16-50)

Processing time: 6 days

Category: Communal houses, temples, pagodas & churches

Phap Hoa Pagoda – A Buddhist filming location in Ho Chi Minh City This pagoda is a Northern Buddhist institution with a history dating back to the early 20th century. It currently serves as a religious site deeply integrated into the cultural life of the local area. Historical records indicate that the pagoda was founded, constructed, and underwent numerous renovations throughout its development. The location is distinguished by its Buddhist architecture, tiled roofs, collection of statues, and its position directly along the Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal. The canal-side location offers external camera angles that blend religious architecture with the urban landscape. The pagoda also hosts regular Buddhist activities, including the lantern-releasing ceremony during Vesak (Buddha's Birthday). With its Northern Buddhist architectural characteristics, spiritual atmosphere, and canal-side setting, this location is suitable for cultural and religious films, historical dramas, documentaries, social-psychological films, and scenes depicting Saigon's urban life. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo credit: PTIT

Location fees

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Notes

There is currently no legally mandated standard fee. Film crews should 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 domestic and international film crews.

Applicable conditions

Film crews must submit an official request detailing the crew size and filming schedule. A script or content summary may be required for review and 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 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 specific site management unit.

Location rules

Prohibited content: Revealing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing on sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and historical figures. (Article 9, Law on Cinema)

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. Compliance with specialized management regulations for military, security, defense areas, and sites requiring special protection is mandatory.

International film crews are required to use 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.