Giac Lam Pagoda - Things to Know Before Visiting
565 Lạc Long Quân, Phường 10, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
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About Giac Lam Pagoda
A historic Buddhist pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1744, it is one of the oldest temples in the city. The bodhi tree present in the garden was brought to Vietnam from Sri Lanka by the 20th Sinhalese Theravada Buddhist monk Narada.
Attractions Near Giac Lam Pagoda
The park has an area of 50 hectares, of which 20% comprises lakes and 60% trees and gardens. The park comprises 30 different themed areas.
Six floors with 18 exhibition rooms showcasing traditional Vietnamese medicine.
Located right on busy Nguyen Trai Street, it can be accessed by entering through an iron gate and crossing a small courtyard. The roof is decorated with small delicately fashioned porcelain figurines expressing themes from Chinese legends. Lanterns and wooden models of Chinese theaters hang over the entrance.
A museum showcasing the female heroes of the fight for Vietnamese freedom. A part of it also exhibits clothing, pictures & artifacts.
It contains exhibits relating to the Vietnam War and the First Indochina War. The main exhibits include artillery and armor collections, photographs from the war and of the chemical weapons used.
Represents numerous award-winning contemporary Vietnamese artists working in painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Where is Giac Lam Pagoda
Discover More Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, Where Giac Lam Pagoda Is Located
Ho Chi Minh City, also known by its former name of Saigon is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of 8.4 million. It is the financial centre of Vietnam and a major air travel gateway to Vietnam.
What Visitors Say About Giac Lam Pagoda
We decided to see the Giac Vien Pagoda on the same morning as we visited the Giac Lam Pagoda because they are only ten minutes apart by bike. The area to visit is large and there are some signs in English that provide information about religious traditions.