In the Vu Lan 2026 season, many pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City organize Buddhist activities in the 7th lunar month. In particular, the 14th and 15th days of the 7th lunar month, i.e. August 26th and 27th, are the time when many rituals take place, expected to attract many people to the pagoda.
For people using personal vehicles, pre-determining the parking spot and travel time will help reduce the time spent finding a parking spot when arriving.
Tran Quoc Pagoda prioritizes early parking
Tran Quoc Pagoda is located on Ngo Gia Tu street, Vuon Lai ward.
People riding motorbikes should prioritize licensed parking spots in the pagoda area. If the parking area near the pagoda is already crowded, you can choose a parking spot at Su Van Hanh Trade Center, Giung parking lot on Ngo Gia Tu street, Minh Dung parking lot on Su Van Hanh street or nearby residential parking spots and then walk to the pagoda.
People should arrange to arrive early, avoid gathering vehicles right before the ceremony takes place.
Vietnam Quoc Tu should calculate the passing score in advance
Vietnam Quoc Tu is located on 3 Thang 2 street, Hoa Hung ward.
People can choose parking spots at the pagoda, if there are still spaces or parking lots in the vicinity or Ky Hoa parking lot, 24h parking lot on Cao Thang street or parking lots on Le Hong Phong street.
Pháp Hoa Pagoda may consider taking the bus
Phap Hoa Pagoda is located on Truong Sa street, Nhieu Loc ward, often attracting many people to worship, especially on major holidays such as Vu Lan.
Motorcyclists can find permitted parking spots in the pagoda area, parking lot 25 Ky Dong street or nearby roads with people's parking spots. However, in crowded times, parking spots near the pagoda may quickly be full. People should go early or consider using the bus, then walk to the pagoda to avoid wasting time finding a parking spot.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda should choose a convenient sending point.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is located on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street, Xuan Hoa ward. Many Buddhist activities are organized from the beginning of the 7th lunar month to the full moon.
People traveling by private car should proactively find parking spots before going to the pagoda. If parking spots near the pagoda are crowded, you can park your car in the vicinity or at the parking lot of the Sports Center and walk in.
Choosing a parking spot in a convenient direction also helps people limit having to turn around or move against traffic after the ceremony ends.
Go early, ask carefully about the price and pick-up time
On Vu Lan peak days, especially August 26 and 27, people should come earlier than the ritual start time to have time to park their cars and move to the pagoda.
With outside parking spots, you should ask clearly about the fee, time to receive and return the car, and closing hours before parking. This information may be adjusted during holidays.
After sending, people need to keep their tickets carefully, remember the location of the parking lot and proactively calculate the time to pick up the car. At the same time, do not arbitrarily leave vehicles on sidewalks, roads or locations where parking is not allowed, to avoid affecting traffic and the travel of others.
