Turtles Jade Emperor Pagoda Saigon
Posted: 21 Mar 2017, 10:53
The Jade Emperor Pagoda is an important shrine in Saigon which I was lucky enough to visit last month. Its other name is the Tortoise Pagoda and outside is a pond full of turtles. People bring them here as they are thought to bring good fortune. The pond is teeming with them and the water is murky. Some of the turtles have auspicious inscriptions on them and others appear to have been painted at some time. Most are covered in green algae and one of the benefits of going to the pagoda is to feed the turtles. I didn't see them being fed whilst I was there so I have no idea on the diet they receive. Here are a few pictures.