Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple

About this location

Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple – A historical filming location in Ho Chi Minh City Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple is a historic temple belonging to the Northern Buddhist sect, founded by Master Tien Hien in 1801 in the Long Truong area. The temple is currently located at 62 Street No. 6, Long Truong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The site was classified as a City-level Historical and Cultural Relic under Decision No. 5516/QD-UB dated November 30, 2006. The temple is situated on a high mound, surrounded by walls, with its facade facing North. The complex currently includes a three-entrance gate (Tam Quan), the main hall, the ancestral hall, monks' quarters, a guest house, a kitchen, a refectory, living quarters for monks, the Linh Son Holy Mother Shrine, the Avalokiteshvara Statue, and stupas. Notably, the area behind the temple preserves five ancient laterite stupas and 12 blue stone column bases, which are remnants of the original structure. The location's value lies in its combination of ancient architecture, lush greenery, historical artifacts, and Buddhist lifestyle. It is suitable for historical films, cultural and religious films, documentaries, social-psychological dramas, and scenes recreating the atmosphere of old Southern Vietnam. The temple is also associated with the revolutionary history of the Long Truong area during the resistance wars. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Film information

Giá trị bối cảnh nổi bật ở sự kết hợp giữa kiến trúc cổ, không gian cây xanh, dấu tích lịch sử và đời sống Phật giáo. Địa điểm phù hợp với phim lịch sử, phim văn hóa – tôn giáo, phim tài liệu, phim tâm lý – xã hội và các cảnh tái hiện không gian Nam Bộ xưa. Chùa cũng gắn với lịch sử đấu tranh cách mạng của khu vực Long Trường trong thời kỳ kháng chiến.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing 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; additionally, comply with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense zones, as well as facilities and locations requiring special protection.
• Foreign 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 processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.

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