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Quan Am Pagode (Chua Quan Am)
Reisende können die Quan Am Pagode (Chùa Quan Âm), eine charmante buddhistische Pagode im chinesischen Stil aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, über ein reich verziertes Torhaus betreten. Dies führt zu einem beeindruckenden Innenhof und mehreren Altären, die eine der beliebtesten Pagoden von Ho Chi Minh bilden.
Besucher finden farbenfrohe Kunstwerke, die Thien Hau und Manjusri huldigen und die Altäre und Flure von Quan Am schmücken. Und während Reisende der Meinung sind, dass die traditionelle Pagode die Hauptattraktion ist, bietet ein nahe gelegener Garten mit einem ruhigen, reflektierenden Teich, felsigen Landschaften und einem überdachten Pavillon eine ebenso beeindruckende Gelegenheit zur Erkundung.
The basics
The Quan Am Pagoda was built in the early 19th century by Fujian Chinese. It’s very ornately and colorfully decorated, with ceramic tiles covering the ceilings showing scenes from Chinese stories. While it’s Chinese in style, it is a place of worship for both Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhists, and has elements of Taoism and folk religion. The temple consists of a couple of altar rooms, a courtyard, and a garden with a pond and fountain. As at most temples in Vietnam, the atmosphere is thick with fragrant incense smoke that comes from sticks and enormous coils hanging from the ceiling. Most visitors come to the Quan Am Pagoda while exploring the Cholon neighborhood. Some guided tours of HCMC include Cholon and the Quan Am Pagoda.
Things to know before you go
- There is no entrance fee.
- As at most temples in Vietnam, there are no strict dress codes, but it’s a good idea to dress modestly, as most locals do.
- Quan Am is a busy working temple, so be mindful of worshippers and respectful of where you take photos.
How to get there
The Quan Am Pagoda is in Cholon, which is easiest to get to from other parts of the city by taxi or motorbike taxi. Alternatively, take a boat down the Saigon River and the Ben Nghe Channel, or catch a bus from the central city area, around the Ben Thanh Market.
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When to get there
The temple is open roughly from 8am until 5pm. It can be busy with worshippers throughout the day, but there’s no bad time to visit. It can get especially crowded during Buddhist holidays and during the lunar new year.
Visit the Giac Lam Pagoda
Another must-visit Buddhist temple in HCMC is the mid-18th century Giac Lam Pagoda. It’s one of the oldest temples in the city. A designated historic site, there are large gardens surrounding the pagoda, including a sacred bodhi tree. It’s a peaceful and spiritual place to visit while in busy HCMC.
- Thien Hau Tempel (Chua Ba Thien Hau)
- Cholon (Saigon Chinatown)
- Binh Tay Markt (Cho Binh Tay)
- Dam Sen Wasserpark (Cong Vien Nuoc Dam Sen)
- Giac Lam Pagode (Chua Giac Lam)
- Museum für traditionelle vietnamesische Medizin (Fito Museum)
- Kathedrale von Saigon Notre Dame (Kathedrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon)
- Tao Dan Park
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Bach Dang Kai (Ben Bach Dang)
- Kriegsmuseum (Bao Tang Chung Tich Chien Tranh)
- Ben Thanh Markt (Cho Ben Thanh)
- Museum der Schönen Künste
- Wiedervereinigungspalast (Unabhängigkeitspalast)
- Pariser Platz (Cong Truong Cong Xa Paris)