Ho Chi Minh City: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
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Jade Emperor Pagoda
Bustling temple with a tortoise pond Nestled in the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, the Jade Emperor Pagoda stands as a serene sanctuary and a splendid example of Vietnamese temple architecture. This revered structure, also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, was constructed in 1909 by the city's Chinese...
Xá Lợi Pagoda
Buddhist pagoda with a unique history The Xá Lợi Pagoda stands as an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As a significant temple in the heart of one of the country's most vibrant cities, this pagoda is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of peace...
Tân Định Church
Catholic church with a pink facade Tân Định Church is an iconic landmark situated in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Known for its distinctive pink façade, this Catholic church is a beacon of faith and history in the heart of the city. Built by the French colonists in the late 19th...
Quan Âm Pagoda
Nestled in the bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Quan Âm Pagoda stands as a serene sanctuary amidst the urban chaos. Known to be one of the oldest temples in the city, this sacred site is dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy in Mahayana Buddhism.
Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm
Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda is a pagoda in an area of 6,000 square metres at 339, Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa street, Ward 7, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first pagoda in Vietnam to be built in Vietnamese traditional architecture style but with concrete. The highest structure in this pagoda is the 7-story, 40-metre-high tower.
Mariamman Temple
The Mariamman Temple in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mariamman. It was built in the late 19th century by Nattukottai Nagarathar a trade community from Tamil Nadu, India.