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  • 4/5 Loc T. 3 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    This is one of the oldest Taoist Temple in town which was built in 1760 and is dedicated to the Godness of Seafarers (believed to be very sacred towards boats in danger). The temple is very spacious with 3 compartments and small outdoor spaces in between, without roof and releases incense smokes up the sky. There are also amazing sculptures of traditional Chinese folks on the roof, paintings or figures, making it also a place for traditional Chinese arts display. However, the time when I visited was in Lunar New Year, massive tourists and models for photograph have disrupted the peaceful image of the temple, with a lot of incense smoke as a consequence should require stronger act.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vincent O. 6 years ago on Google • 2437 reviews
    The smoke and smell of incense in this Chinese temple, together with the ornate architecture, give a rich, intense atmosphere. It was built by immigrants from Guangzhou, dedicated to goddess “Mazu”, who protects Chinese seafarers. Note that it is the image of Mazu that is the main shrine ( not Buddha!) You need time to admire the many carvings, and a guide will add value, unless you can read Cantonese! A souvenir shop is inside and also sells incense sticks or the coiled incense “cones” (VND30 000) you can light and have hung up for you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nguyễn Đông T. 4 years ago on Google
    Chinese Taoism temple in Saigon. One of the interesting place on cyclo tour way. I love those lovely art works on wall & beautiful hanging burning incenses...
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance and the interior is identical to those of traditional Chinese temples. Many great prayer offerings/services available. Look at the size of the incense stick! Highly recommended
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chung O. 6 years ago on Google • 1005 reviews
    It called as Thien Hau Pagoda. It seem to be rather ancient. Many people even tourists ( most of them come from chinese) come here to make ceremonial offerings, especially on traditional vacations or Tet. This is a work architecture that is influenced by Chinese Culture. We can see many dragon and phoenix sympol or pictographic curve engraved on the wall and the roof. They are really sophisticated and mysterious that you should trip here to admire

  • 5/5 Frank H. 5 years ago on Google • 396 reviews
    This is a very awesome place of worship. Close to other very popular Temples but this one which honours the sea goddess similar to Chinese Mazu is very old and a visual masterpiece. If you only visit one temple this should be on the list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Babs S. 4 years ago on Google
    Stumbled into this temple by our mototour of Hochiminh- it was amazing very very old chinese temple of a goddess. We walked in to a ceremony- I like to say the Chinese mafia but they were probably a group or family of chinese business owners asking for luck and prosperity right before the Lunar New Year- which is in about 2 weeks, the 24th. The tour guide said that although the Chinese population is only 7% they own 30% of the businesses in Hochiminh. Saw a lot of Viet women dressed up and taking photos apparently it’s a thing to take photos for TET. Also saw a semi famous model/singer taking photos. Many people take photos here because there isn’t any actual monks that live at the temple- still seems abit disrespectful to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️ If you’re in the area, stop by- especially during lunar new year it’s gorgeous.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 My Nguyễn Thị T. 1 year ago on Google
    An ancient traditional pagoda. Motorbike parking area is outside, 10k/per one on Fed 2023. No need to buy anything outside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Them H. 4 years ago on Google
    An ancient pagoda belong to Chinese culture. Small place but quite unique and you can take some nice photos here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miki _Maika Việt N. 1 year ago on Google
    It's ancient, nearly 260 years old and very famous in Vietnamese ppl and intl tourists.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SANDRINE 1 year ago on Google • 144 reviews
    Beautiful temple, very authentic with so much details. It is really amazing. We were lucky because a ceremony happened when we went. Many people with a lot of encens in the air. Great experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 char s. 1 year ago on Google
    Visiting this Temple was such a beautiful experience. It's not very crowded and it's very well kept. You can make offerings to many of the different gods and wish yourself well in the new year. It is located in Chinatown, and it might be a nice idea to get some healing teas or herbal remedies. There is a parking lot next door where you can park your motorbike. There are plenty of restaurants in the area to grab something to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Not too busy, peaceful place with lots of interesting details to look at. Atmospheric.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ephraim R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice pagoda worth visiting. See photos uploaded
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dash T. 1 year ago on Google
    As a tourist this place is worth a visit. Very old tample. Speak with locals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ionuț p. 2 years ago on Google
    Taoist Temple. The oldest. Nice place. Worth a visit. It has a good energy due to the number of years its been there. It is spacious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David N. 11 months ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Chùa Bà Thiên Hậu is the Chinese style pagoda located in the central of Chinese Town in district 5, HCMC. Highly recommend to visit one of less remaining acient pagoda in Hochiminh City.

  • 4/5 wong l. 1 year ago on Google • 204 reviews
    This temple lot of couple came here for wedding photo shot. Exterior is nice but nothing special for this when night time

  • 5/5 Satvinder S. 11 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    A place of worships, a place to refresh your mind, and a place to find your soul in peace despite of the noise and bustling surroundings.

  • 5/5 ralph t. 11 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    You can find this place in Vietnam's biggest china town. Good for praying and meditating. You can really appreciate the sacredness of the place

  • 4/5 Alex T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's one of the more well known temple in district 5 and a must go for Tet for the local

  • 5/5 Martin G. 1 year ago on Google
    Impressive carved linterns on each side of the roof, coils of incense hanging down, and a steady crowd of worshippers coming to offer up prayers and devotions make for a fascinating place to visit.

  • 5/5 陳奕澄 1 year ago on Google
    Very traditional Temple like Taiwan.

  • 5/5 KT L. 1 year ago on Google
    A very traditional Chinese temple. It’s worth to visit and pray for the health and safety.

  • 4/5 Khoi N. 9 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    This pagoda not only attracts local tourists, but also international visitors who come to explore and admire the hidden secret of this mysterious place. It is built according to the “seal” style a typical architectural style of the Chinese people.

  • 4/5 Jarrod C. 9 months ago on Google
    An interesting old temple in HCM city dedicated to the Goddess of Heaven.


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