The Thich Quảng Đức Monument is at the exact location where Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk Thich Quảng Đức self-immolated in 1963 His act of self-destruction was done in protest of the South Vietnamese government’s persecution of Buddhists.
The famous photograph of his self-immolation, taken by Malcolm Browne, is one of the most influential images of the 20th century. It brought global attention to the political situation in Vietnam.
The memorial is a bronze statue depicting the monk in his final meditation pose, surrounded by a small garden. The statue sits atop a platform with inscriptions detailing the historical event.
The intersection where this occurred was formerly known as the Phan Đình Phùng – Lê Văn Duyệt intersection and is now called “Thích Quảng Đức Intersection.”
The monument is particularly photogenic during early morning or late afternoon when the light is softer and there’s less traffic at the intersection and fewer visitors.
The somber site is an important historical landmark and continues to attract both photographers and visitors interested in Vietnam’s history.
Location: Corner of Cách Mạng Tháng Tám (CMT8) Street and Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Hours: Open 24/7 (outdoor monument)
