A Successfully Botched Visit to the Giác Viên Pagoda

You know those annoying people who, after totally and unquestionably having failed at a stated goal, will pretend that it’s what they wanted all along? “No, it’s actually better this way! Seriously, we’re glad it worked out like this!” Well, we’re going to be those guys. Because finding Giác Viên Pagoda closed for renovation turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Really!

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Giác Viên is one of Saigon’s most historic temples, originally constructed in 1789. It’s located in District 11, on the...