Giac Lam Buddhist Temple

One of the oldest temple in Saigon. Not well maintained. Only the roof and the wooden columns are still authentic. Wall color not nice anymore. Still worth a visit.

A Serene Escape in Ho Chi Minh City Giac Lam Buddhist Temple is a peaceful haven that offers a beautiful blend of history, culture, and spirituality. As one of the oldest temples in Ho Chi Minh City, its architecture and atmosphere exude timeless charm. The temple grounds are impeccably maintained, with lush gardens and towering Bodhi trees that create a tranquil environment. The main pagoda is stunning, adorned with intricate carvings and colorful murals depicting Buddhist teachings. Climbing the stupa provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area, a must for any visitor. The welcoming monks and staff make the experience even more special, offering insights into the temple’s history and practices. Whether you're seeking a quiet moment of reflection or simply exploring the city's cultural heritage, Giac Lam Temple is a must-visit. Don't forget to take a moment to admire the large Buddha statues and light an incense stick for good luck. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City!

Tho a little further outside the city centre, it is a nice Buddhist complex of pagoda, temple and statues, you can walk up the pagoda for very ncie views, I guess cuz of the location it was very empty & peaceful giving u plenty of space to discover the place

I have a very negative impression of Giac Lam Pagoda after witnessing firsthand that the pagoda called on people who capture stray dogs and poison stray cats to sell them for meat. This is an act of animal cruelty. Such a barbaric act completely contradicts the Buddhist philosophy of Compassion and Wisdom. Merely for the sake of keeping the temple grounds clean, Giac Lam Pagoda and some of its followers did not hesitate to contact traders who specialize in catching dogs and cats. This makes me question how they can preach about “releasing animals to accumulate merit” or the philosophy that “all beings are equal,” while secretly having innocent animals like stray dogs and cats killed. I hope everyone can join hands to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from happening again.

This is an interesting temple complex well worth a look and you can walk to the top of the tower for a stunning view of the city from the terrace. You have to scramble through a low window to get to the terrace so not for the feint hearted but the views are great

Nothing much to do , ca be avoided as your Ho Chi Minh iterinery . Interest thing to know was that they preserves a sag ea here for over 5 yrs with photos . Very interesting to know how they do it all.

For me, like an european, it was an amazing and very interestin place, about belives, culture, customs

It was a nice visit. If you are in the area, do visit.