Ho Chi Minh City

Temples and shrines in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City's spiritual landscape features a blend of architectural styles and religious traditions. This list includes the 18th-century Giác Lâm Pagoda, the city's oldest, and the vibrant pink Tan Dinh Church. Explore the ornate Chinese assembly halls of Cho Lon, such as the Mazu-dedicated Thien Hau Pagoda, or visit the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple and the historic Jamia al-Muslimin Mosque. These sites showcase intricate woodcarvings, ceramic dioramas, and the enduring cultural heritage of the city's diverse communities.

Temples and Shrines — Map

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The Tan Dinh Church of Sacred Heart

Built in the 1870s during the French colonial period, this Roman Catholic church is famous for its vibrant pink exterior and Neo-Romanesque architecture. It features a 52-meter tall bell tower and ornate white-trimmed arches and pillars.

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Jade Emperor Pagoda

The Jade Emperor Pagoda also known as the Phước Hải Tự is a Taoist pagoda located at 73 Mai Thị Lựu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City,…

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Thien Hau Pagoda

This is a list of Mazu temples, dedicated to Mazu also known as Tian Shang Sheng Mu or Tian Hou Chinese Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of…

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Quan Am Pagoda

Quan Am Temple is a Chinese-style Buddhist temple located on Lao Tu Street in Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Sri Mariamman Temple

The Mariamman Temple in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mariamman.

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Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda

One of the most beautiful pagodas in the city, with natural light accenting its decorated interior. Devoted to the general Quan Cong.

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Giác Lâm Pagoda

Giác Lâm Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.

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Phung Son Pagoda

A beautiful pagoda with plenty to see - from the soothing exterior to over 40 statues inside. Listed as a national heritage.

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Jamia al-Muslimin Mosque

Saigon's largest mosque with over 75 years of history and interesting architecture. Enter and cool down on a hot day.

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