Jade Emperor Pagoda
Monument · Da Kao, Ho Chi Minh City

Jade Emperor Pagoda

Photo: Ymblanter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Jade Emperor Pagoda is a Taoist temple built in 1909 by Ho Chi Minh City's Cantonese community. It contains multiple altars to deities and a courtyard pond with turtles. Look out for the detailed wood carvings on doors and beams.

On day 2 of Ho Chi Minh City in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
In Da Kao, reached by taxi from District 1

Itineraries with Jade Emperor Pagoda

Day 2 of Ho Chi Minh City in 5 Days

Ben Thanh and Nguyen Hue

How Jade Emperor Pagoda fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ben Thanh MarketDistrict 1
  2. 11:30Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine ArtsDistrict 1
  3. 17:00Saigon SkydeckDistrict 1
  4. 19:00Nguyen Hue Walking StreetDistrict 1
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Jade Emperor Pagoda questions

Is there an entry fee for the Jade Emperor Pagoda?

Entry is free, though donations are common.

How long does a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda take?

Most visitors spend about 30 minutes inside.

What is the best time to visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda?

Early morning avoids larger groups.

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