Ngoc Hoang Pagoda

The Jade Emperor Pagoda, also known as the Turtle Pagoda, is one of the five most important shrines in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the Cantonese community who migrated from Guangzhou Province in southwestern China. It is a wonderful representation of Mahayana Buddhism practiced widespread in Vietnam. In the main hall, is the Jade Emperor or the 'God of the Heavens', with the help of two assistants, the emperor decides who can enter this 'higher realm', and those who do not pass this gate will meet the formidable 'God of Hell' on the left who will send sinners to one of the levels The ten hells.