In the last days of the year, the cold air rushes back, signaling a coming Christmas season. On the eve of Christmas, many attractions and entertainment areas in Ho Chi Minh City were put on brilliant lights with decorations such as snow branches, bell towers ... creating an eye-catching scene.
The churches are a must-see check-in point if you want to immerse yourself in the peaceful, warm Christmas atmosphere. Due to the influence of Covid-19, visitors also need to comply with precautions such as washing hands, keeping distance ... in crowded places.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Located in the heart of District 1, Notre Dame Cathedral, a famous architectural symbol is the ideal place for you to go to the street to celebrate Christmas. The church is convenient for you to check-in nearby places such as Diamond Plaza, City Post Office, Con Rua Lake ...
The work is built in the style of Roman architecture mixed with Gothic imprints, helping you to get virtual living pictures. Especially, on Christmas night, the church impresses visitors with the model of a cave and a pine tree with led lights higher than 3 meters in front of the main door.
Due to the renovation process, visitors can only visit and take pictures from the outside before the holiday. The Mass to celebrate Christmas will begin at 20:30 on December 24 and 17:30 on December 25.
Parishioners from elsewhere and visitors can gather in front of the church to celebrate Christmas Eve. Photo: Saigonscenes, 3012_hongngocj, panoramio, zing.
Tan Dinh Church
Outstanding with a fresh rose tone, Tan Dinh Church, District 3, is a virtual living place that attracts young people to check-in on weekdays and holidays. Recently, the project was honored in the top 10 of the world’s most beautiful pink destinations voted by CN Traveler . Coming here, you will be impressed by the Gothic architectural style, with the typical details of the Roman and Baroque schools.
And Christmas night, Tan Dinh church is decorated with many colored lights, creating a party of shimmering light. The cave scene with the statue of the Child God, Mary, 3 kings, angels and donkeys are the check-in corners that cannot be missed when coming here.
Tan Dinh Church attracts both domestic and foreign tourists. Photo: Tonych_inc, tu_en_bon_voyage, Jhen_520, Yenhann.1201.
Church of St. Jeanne d’Arc
Located on the junction of bustling district 5, St. Jeanne d’Arc Church is an interesting highlight among many works of bold Chinese architecture in Cholon area. With Gothic architecture, the religious work stands out with the main bell tower on the front, two lower auxiliary towers and the long ceremony house behind.
The place is located in the middle of a green park, so you can come here to visit in the afternoon, convenient to check-in, take pictures when the church lights up on Christmas night.
The work is also known as "the crossroad church" because it is located at the busy intersection on Hung Vuong Street, District 5. Photo: Hnghi.774, minhnguyxx.
Cha Tam Church
Cha Tam Church (St. Francisco Xavier Church) is the ceremony place of many Chinese-Vietnamese people in District 5. The architecture is mainly European style, but the cultural elements of the Chinese are still preserved as the church gate. Built in the style of three Chinese characters, the name is engraved with Chinese characters, the roof is tiled with yin and yang, the two sides of the cross are attached with carp or on the roof with lotus flowers ...
From the outside, the Cha Tam Church shines an eye-catching yellow color, suitable for virtual living. This promises to be a Christmas season destination that attracts visitors at Cholon to check-in.
The church welcomes guests at the hours 7-12 and 14-18. Photo: Azzurrino_yy, lepetitjournal_hcmv.
Tan Phuoc Church
Located on Nguyen Thi Nho Street, Tan Binh District, Tan Phuoc Church stands out every Christmas season with Christmas trees approximately 3 storeys high, beautifully decorated. At night, shimmering light from the pine tree combined with the sophisticated rock caves inside the church makes this area impressive.
During Christmas, the church is quite crowded, so if you want to take pictures, visit, you should drop by after 20:00.
The place is also called the Tunnel Church, attracting young people who love to live virtual to come every Christmas. Photo: Chung.doan.vinh.quang, hantran_96.
