Top 6 in Top 15 most famous pagodas in HCMC.
Wat Ba Thien Hau there are many different names in Chinese is the Temple of Heaven, Vietnamese people called the Temple Mrs. Cho Big, Chinese called the Temple Pho, is one of the oldest history of Chinese temple in Saigon. The temple is of great value not only in history but also on architecture and ancient artifacts.
Thien Hau Pagoda, built in 1760, is a temple dating from 200 years old. Due to being the Chinese temple so in the design of Thien Hau Pagoda also brings characteristic characteristics of Chinese architecture with 4 houses connected together. The temple's architecture was recognized as a national Art relic in 1993. After years of existence, Thien Hau Pagoda retains a unique ancient architecture despite undergoing several times of overhaul and repair.
Besides the value of architectural art, sculpture, antique artifacts, there is another value that is not only a place to meet the belief needs but also the gathering and mutual support of the Vietnamese people of Chinese descent (Guangdong). At present, the temple still has a fairly crowded celebration, and many young people are looking to take good pictures.
Address: Only 710 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5.