Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda
244 3 Thang 2 Street, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Production ready
PAI 3.3
Crew size: Small (1-15)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Communal houses, temples, pagodas & churches
Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda - A Buddhist space intertwined with the urban history of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam Quoc Tu is located at 244 3 Thang 2 Street, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. It currently serves as the headquarters of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City and functions as a center for cultural, administrative, and spiritual activities for the city's Buddhist community. The site dates back to 1964. According to church records, Vietnam Quoc Tu is linked to the history of Southern Buddhism and the 1963 movement for religious equality. The current structure was built and expanded starting in 2014; the 63-meter-tall, 13-story Da Bao Stupa is a prominent architectural highlight on the premises. For filmmaking, the location offers a striking contrast between large-scale Buddhist architecture and the urban landscape along the 3 Thang 2 axis. It is highly valuable for capturing religious activities, community life, and historical depth. It is suitable for documentaries, historical films, cultural films, and social-psychological dramas, provided the content is appropriate. Content summary: PTIT Photo source: PTIT
Location fees
General information
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Deposit
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Notes
There are currently no general legal regulations regarding fees. 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 a formal request detailing the scale of the production, filming schedule, and may be required to provide 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 20 days from the date of receiving a valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit from state cinema management agencies is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the site's management unit.
Location rules
Strictly 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 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
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Special Hazards
High crowd density during holidays and retreats
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
28°C
Feels like 32.4°C
Weather
Mưa nhẹ
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
13.8 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
