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Chua Ong Bon 264 Hải Thượng Lãn Ông, Phường 14, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh city Last Updated: 01/02/2025 |
| Chùa Ông Bổn (also known as Tua Pek Kong) is a prominent and historically significant Chinese temple located in District 5, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. It is a key cultural and spiritual site within the city's vibrant Chinatown, known as Chợ Lớn. The temple was built in late 17th century by Chinese Vietnamese. This is the only temple in HCM City that worships Bon Dau Cong, a Chinese eunuch. | |
| - Chùa Ông Bổn is a center for worship for the local Chinese-Vietnamese community, honoring Ông Bổn (Tổ Đức Bổn Đầu Công), the deity associated with wealth, happiness, and protection. The temple was originally built by Chinese immigrants, particularly those from Fujian Province, reflecting their strong religious and cultural ties. - Ông Bổn is regarded as the protector of the community and a bringer of prosperity. He is particularly revered during significant life events, such as marriages and business openings. | |
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Tam Son Hoi Quan Place » Temple Tam Son Assembly Hall (Tam Sơn Hội Quán) once stood right next door to the lost Pagode des Sept Congregations and now contains two of its former shrines. Built by the Fujian Congregation of Saigon in 1839, Tam Son Hoi Quan Pagoda has thankfully retained its rich ornamentation. 447 views 💖 3 👍 0118 Đ. Triệu Quang Phục, Phường Cho Lon, Hồ Chí Minh city, Vietnam |
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Nghia Nhuan Hoi Quan Place » Temple The Nghia Nhuan Assembly Hall of the Minh Huong community (Nghĩa Nhuận Hội Quán) contains some of the most beautiful artworks in Ho Cha Minh City. 768 views 💖 2 👍 027 Đ. Phan Văn Khỏe, Phường Cho Lon, Hồ Chí Minh city, Vietnam |
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Minh Huong Hoi Quan Place » Temple Minh Hương Gia Thạnh Hội Quán (Minh Hương Gia Thạnh Assembly Hall) is a historically significant and culturally rich location in Quận 5 (District 5) of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. It was established by the Minh Hương community, descendants of Chinese immigrants who fled to Vietnam during the Ming Dynasty's decline. It reflects the cultural and spiritual life of this community. 494 views 💖 3 👍 0380 Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo, Phường 11, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh city |
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Nha Tho Cho Quan Place » Temple Cho Quan Parish Church (Nhà thờ giáo xứ Chợ Quán) 546 views 💖 3 👍 0120 Trần Bình Trọng, Quan 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
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Nha Tho Cha Tam Place » Temple St Francis Xavier Church (Nhà thờ Giáo xứ Thánh Phanxicô Xaviê or Nhà thờ Cha Tam) 410 views 💖 3 👍 025 Đ. Học Lạc, Phường 14, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh city, Vietnam |
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Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Place » Temple Ha Chuong Assembly Hall (Hà Chương Hội Quán or Chùa Bà Hà Chương) is typical Fujian pagoda dedicated to Thien Hau, who was born in Fujian. The four carved stone pillars, wrapped in painted dragons, were made in Chinaand brought to Vietnam by boat. There are interesting murals to each side of the main altar and impressive ceramic relief scenes on the roof. 448 views 💖 3 👍 0802 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường 14, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh city |
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Phuoc An Hoi Quan Place » Temple Built in 1902 by the Fujian Congregation, Phước An Hội Quán is one of the most beautifully ornamented pagodas in HCMC. Of special interest are the many small porcelain figures, the elaborate brass ritual objects and the fine woodcarvings on the altars, walls, columns and hanging lanterns. From the exterior, look out for the ceramic scenes, each containing innumerable small figurines, which decorate the roof. 477 views 💖 6 👍 0184 Đ. Hồng Bàng, Phường Cho Lon, Hồ Chí Minh city |
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Chua Quan Am Place » Temple Quan Am temple (Chùa Quan Âm or Chùa Ôn Lăng) is a Chinese-style Buddhist temple located in Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in the 19th century, it is dedicated to Guanyin - Vietnamese: Quan Âm, the Chinese goddess of mercy and the Chinese form of the Indian bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. The pagoda is popular among both Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhists 510 views 💖 3 👍 012 Đ. Lão Tử, Phường 11, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh city |
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Song Tien Giang Place » Outdoors The Tien River (Sông Tiền or Tiền Giang) is a major branch of the Mekong River that flows through the Mekong Delta region in southern Vietnam. It is one of the two main distributaries of the Mekong River as it enters Vietnam, with the other being the Hau River (Sông Hậu). 87 views 💖 1 👍 0Vietnam |