Archive for the tag 'temples'

May 09 2012

Saigon’s must-see places of worship

Published by under Sightseeing & activities

Saigon has no shortage of places of worship; some of these temples, pagodas, and churches are among the oldest sites in the city while others are worth a stop for a quick shot of local culture. If you have time to spare, when you’re not running off to Cu Chi or the Mekong, here are … read the full post

Feb 20 2012

Saigon’s Jade Emperor Pagoda

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Saigon is a city filled with places of worship; it seems that every street has at least one pagoda or church — from the roof of my old house in District 3 I could see at least seven. Most of these spots are nothing particularly special in terms of architectural or historical significance but Saigon … read the full post