Jade Emperor Pagoda
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamHCMC's most atmospheric Chinese-Vietnamese temple - a 1909 Taoist pagoda filled with elaborate carved deities, incense smoke, and turtle ponds. Barack Obama visited in 2016 and released turtles into the pond. One of the most visually rich temple experiences in southern Vietnam.
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🏛️ Culture
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Ho Chi Minh City
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