Khanh Van Nam Vien Taoist temple Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Khanh Van Nam Vien Taoist Temple is a historic and culturally significant religious site located at 269/2 Nguyen Thi Nho Street, Ward 16, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Originally established in the 1930s by Taoist monks from Guangdong Province, this temple is renowned as one of the few purely Taoist places of worship in Vietnam, blending traditional Taoist architecture with elements of Confucianism and Buddhism that reflect the spiritual harmony of East Asian beliefs. Visitors to Khanh Van Nam Vien will find colorful statues of Taoist disciples, including a notable 150 cm high statue of the philosopher Laozi, and symbolic Taoist motifs such as the yin‑yang and Bagua signs that adorn its altars and courtyards.The temple also plays an active role in the local community with charitable works such as a home for the elderly and a free clinic offering traditional treatments.