Jade Emperor Pagoda (Dien Ngoc Hoang)
OVERVIEW
Built in 1909 by the Cantonese Congregation. Very atmospheric smoky and busy. Dedicated to the Emperor of Jade, the supreme Taoist God. Constantly busy with people coming in quickly to pray it has to be one of the most atmospheric pagodas in Saigon full of swirling incense smoke, divinities and heroes.
ADDRESS - 73 Mai Thi Luu Street, Đa Kao, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
TELEPHONE - +84 8 3820 3102
GPS CO-ORDINATES - Click here for Google Map
PARKING -
ACCESS -
POWER -
TOILETS -
FOOD -
 |
| Above the Main Entrance |
 |
| Main Entrance |
 |
| Inside the main section |
 |
| As you enter |
 |
| Front Entrance |
 |
| Room of small statues presided over by Kim Hoa Thanh Mau, the Chief of all Women |
 |
| A busy atmospheric place |
 |
| Main Entrance |
.
Quan Am Pagoda (On Lang)
OVERVIEW
Built in the early 19th Century by the Fujian Congregation this is a Chinese pagoda situated in Cholon District 5 an area that is predominantly Chinese. The pagoda is dedicated to Quan Am the female Goddess of Mercy. Though very colorful it lacks the dark ambience of the Jade Emperor Pagoda.
ADDRESS - 12 Lao Tu Street, District 5, Cholon, HCMC, Vietnam
GPS CO-ORDINATES - Click here for Google Maps
PARKING -
ACCESS -
POWER -
TOILETS -
FOOD -
CAMERA POSITIONS -
 |
| Main Entrance to On Lan Pagoda |
 |
| Outside Main Entrance |
 |
| Inside the main body of the Pagoda |
 |
| Through the main building leads you to this area. |
 |
| Incense Seller |
 |
| Just before entering the main building. |
 | ||||||
| Main Entrance |
Sri Thandayyuttma Pani Hindu Temple
OVERVIEW
Located on Ton That Thiep Street, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam this small Hindu temple is open to the public. Tucked away on a street that is popular for places to drink this temple is virtually unnoticed by most passers by. The Hindu population in Saigon is quite small yet Hindu Temples do dot the city.
ADDRESS - Corner of Pasteur Street & Ton That Thiep Street, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam
ACCESS -
POWER -
TOILETS -
FOOD -
CAMERA POSITIONS -
 |
| Main Foyer |
 |
| Rooftop view looking towards Vincom Center |
 |
| Rooftop view towards the Bitexco Tower |
 |
| Sri Thandayyuttma Pani Hindu Temple near Saigon Center |
