Emperor Jade Pagoda (Chua Ngoc Hoang or Phuoc Hai Tu) Ho Chi Minh City

73 Mai Thi Luu St, Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

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  • so disappointing!

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    asia_bunkers 8 contributions Porto, Portugal Nov 21, 2011

    It's far away from everything and it's a simple and dark pagoda. The guides say there's a turtles sanctuary but it actually is just a really small space with a fence and half a dozen turtles.

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  • good

    3

    zagasia2011 6 contributions Paris, France Aug 11, 2011

    good

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