description Giac Lam Pagoda Overview
Giac Lam Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, at 118 Lac Long Quan Street in what is now Tan Binh District. It was built in 1744 under the rule of Nguyen Phuc Khoat and is also known as Cam Son or Cam Dien Pagoda. The compound is a historical religious site for visitors studying the development of Buddhism and temple architecture in southern Vietnam. [Vietnam Tourism](https://www.vietnamtourism.org.vn/attractions/culture/pagodas-temples-towers-churches-tombs/giac-lam-pagoda.html)
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When and where was Giac Lam Pagoda built?
Giac Lam Pagoda was established in 1744 in what is now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Its current address is 565 Lac Long Quan in Tan Binh District, formerly recorded as number 118.
Why is Giac Lam Pagoda historically important?
It is widely described as Ho Chi Minh City's oldest surviving pagoda or temple. The site was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1988.
What architectural layout does Giac Lam Pagoda have?
The main complex follows a layout shaped like the Chinese character 三, with a sanctuary, preaching hall, and dining house. The sanctuary contains more than 100 Buddha statues made from materials including brass and wood.
Is there a pagoda tower at Giac Lam?
Yes. The front of the complex contains a seven-story hexagonal stupa used to preserve Buddhist relics.
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