Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple, Ho Chi Minh City

Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple

62 Street No. 6, Long Truong 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

Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple – A historical filming location in Ho Chi Minh City. Buu Thanh Ancestral Temple is an ancient temple belonging to the Northern Buddhist sect, founded by Zen 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 sits on a raised mound, surrounded by a fence, with its facade facing North. The premises currently include a triple gate (tam quan), main hall, ancestral hall, monks' quarters, guest house, kitchen, dining hall, living quarters for monks, Linh Son Thanh Mau shrine, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva pedestal, and stupas. Notably, the area behind the temple preserves 5 ancient laterite stupas and 12 blue stone column bases, which are remnants of the original temple. The location's value lies in its combination of ancient architecture, lush greenery, historical traces, and Buddhist life. It is suitable for historical films, cultural/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 war. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

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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.

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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 crew size and filming schedule, and may be required to submit a script or content summary 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 providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 12 working 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 site management unit.

Location rules

Prohibited content: disclosing 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 Zone I of special national relics in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Independence Palace; crews must also comply with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense areas, as well as sites 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 for providing film production services in Vietnam from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.