🇻🇳| GIAC LAM PAGODA | 4K HDR 60fps | The Oldest Pagoda in Sai Gon | nearly 300 years

Giac Lam Pagoda – Saigon’s Oldest Spiritual Heritage Built in 1744, Giac Lam Pagoda is the oldest standing pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, enduring for nearly three centuries. Key Highlights Ancient Architecture: Features the traditional Southern Vietnamese "Tam" (三) shape layout with weathered moss-covered roofs and precious dark wooden pillars. Artistic Treasure: Houses 118 ancient Buddhist statues, mostly crafted from jackwood and coated in gold leaf, showcasing the pinnacle of 18th-century craftsmanship. Mystical Atmosphere: Shaded by century-old trees and surrounded by ancient stupas, the pagoda offers a foggy, deeply nostalgic, and hauntingly beautiful escape from the bustling city. Historical Monument: Recognized as a National Historic-Cultural Heritage site, it stands as the cradle of Buddhist history in Southern Vietnam. #hochiminhcity #vietnamtravel ⁠#GiacLamPagoda⁠ ⁠#GiacLamPagodaSaigon⁠ ⁠#GiacLamTemple⁠ ⁠#giaclampagoda #oldestpagodasaigon #saigontravel #hochiminhcity #vietnamtravel #ancienttemple #vietnameseculture⁠