Jade Emperor Pagoda Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings
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The Jade Emperor Pagoda (Chùa Ngọc Hoàng or Phước Hải Tự), located at 73 Mai Thị Lựu Street in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, is a striking Taoist–Buddhist shrine built in 1909 by Cantonese migrants, famous for its richly detailed interior, nearly 300 statues (including a hundred papier-mâché figures), and vivid depictions of heavenly realms and the ten tortures of hell . There is no formal entry fee, but visitors may leave a small donation as a gesture of respect . It is open daily, though exact opening hours are not always published—most guides list routine access during daylight (approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM), though special ceremonies (like the 9th day of the 1st lunar month) can affect visiting times
