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Ba Thien Hau Temple

A beautiful temple dedicated to the Chinese goddess Mazu, Ba Thien Hau Temple is one of the most significant attractions located in Chinatown, 20 minutes away from the Ho Chi Minh City centre.

Upon entering through the iron gate, the strong scent of incense will welcome you — Ba Thien Hau Temple is famous for the large stone incense burners placed in front of Mazu’s altar. The Ba Thien Hau Temple bears the details of traditional Chinese temples — curvy roof and ceramic statues of Chinese deities on the outside and colourful dioramas and bold Chinese texts on the inside. The temple’s patron, Mazu, is believed to be the protector and rescuer of ships and people on the sea.

 

Location

Ba Thien Hau Temple is located at 710 Nguyen Trai | Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Ba Thien Hau Temple is open daily from 8:00 to 16:30.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance is free but visitors are encouraged to give small donations.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly to Ho Chi Minh City via AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Korean Airlines, and Thai Airlines.
  • From the airport, board a taxi or a shuttle to the city centre.
  • From the city centre, charter a mototaxi or a taxi to Ba Thien Hau Temple.

 

Suggested For

  • Solo travelers/backpackers
  • Couples
  • Families with kids
  • Groups of friends

 

Time to Spend

Suggested duration in this attraction is 1 hour.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Ba Thien Hau Temple is between 16:00 and 18:00. The sunset makes the temple look more magical.

Food

Thai Blah Blah, KFC, Restaurant Ai Hue 2, Hai Duong Quan, Vuong Coffee and Ice Cream, Ai Hue Restaurant, Tung Hung, Pho Le, and 85 Coconut and Pumpkin are some of the dining options to try.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Saigon MICE
  • Cholon Mosque
  • Xa Tay Market
  • Nghia An Temple

 

Stay

Tan Da Hotel, Bat Dat Hotel, Trunong Ghiang Temple, Dhong Khanh Hotel, Windsor Plaza Hotel, Vien Dong Hotel, and Sen Viet Hotel are some of the places offering accommodations at USD 25 to USD 150 a night.

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History and culture    90

Natural Beauty    10

Nightlife    0

Adventure    30

Family Fun    20

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History and culture

90

Natural Beauty

10

Nightlife

0

Adventure

30

Family Fun

20

Cost -USD

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