Bình Đông Communal House
TP. Hồ Chí Minh(Đình Bình Đông)

Overview & history
Bình Đông Communal House is an ancient đình (communal house), located in Bình Đông Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The đình was designated as a national-level historical and cultural monument in 1997.
Bình Đông Communal House is situated on an islet in the middle of Bà Tàng Creek and was granted a royal decree by Emperor Tự Đức in 1853. In 1925, Tôn Đức Thắng chose Bình Đông Communal House as a revolutionary base for the Secret Workers' Association and as a revolutionary base against the Americans. The đình has undergone numerous renovations, with the most recent restoration taking place in 1992.
Today, Bình Đông Communal House attracts many visitors, especially during Tết (Lunar New Year) and the Kỳ Yên festival, which takes place from the 12th to the 14th day of the second lunar month.
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📷 Contribute photosVisiting tips
- Dress modestly; remove hats and keep quiet inside the main hall.
- Incense, flowers and offerings are usually sold right outside the gate; light an odd number of sticks (1 or 3).
- Most pagodas open from early morning to evening and are free to enter (some major sites charge a small scenic fee).
- Full-moon days, the 1st of the lunar month and Tet are very crowded; visit on weekday mornings for a quiet experience.
- Ask permission before photographing inside shrines; do not touch statues or altar objects.
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Location
Coordinates: 10.72793, 106.64147
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