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Jade Emperor Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

 
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  • City center
Distance from city center: 3.6mi
Photoguy's pictureby Photoguy Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 17th of April, 2011
Jade emperor pagoda is dedicated to the various Chinese-Vietnamese gods in a mix of Taoist and Buddhist styles. This pagoda has many wood carvings, beautiful roof tiles and statues. This is a great place for photographers to take pictures of beautiful designs and displays.

 This is must see place for photographers as well as tourists who are interested to see the different divinites of the Chinese-Vietnamese gods.The entry in to the this pagoda is free, however it would be nice to offer some donations to the pagoda if you would like to.

Address:
Mai Thi Luu, District 3



Price:
Admission: Free; donations accepted and appreciated.



Opening Hours:
Opening hours: No formal opening times.


How to get there:
Taxi would be the best option

On the web:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Emperor_Pagoda

 
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