Jade Emperor Pagoda
The Jade Emperor Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chùa Ngọc Hoàng; official name: Ngọc Hoàng Điện 玉皇殿, "Jade Emperor Temple") is a Taoist pagoda located at 73 Mai Thi Luu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was built by the Chinese community in 1909.[1] It is also known from 1984 by the new Chinese name Phước Hải Tự (福海寺, "Luck Sea Temple" ), and as the Tortoise Pagoda. U.S. President Barack Obama paid a visit to the pagoda during his state trip to Vietnam on 22 May 2016.
| Jade Emperor Pagoda | |
|---|---|
Chùa Ngọc Hoàng | |
 The main entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Province | Ho Chi Minh |
| Deity | Jade Emperor |
| Location | |
| Location | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Vietnam |
  Shown within Vietnam | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°47′30.16″N 106°41′52.40″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Taoist Pagoda |
| Creator | Cantonese community |
| Completed | 1909 |
References
- Lonely Planet Vietnam Robert Storey - 1995 "The Jade Emperor Pagoda (known in Vietnamese as Phuoc Hai Tu and Chua Ngoc Hoang) built in 1909 by the Cantonese (Quang Dong) Congregation, is truly a gem .."
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