Cha Tam Church, Ho Chi Minh City Overview

Cha Tam Church is a cultural landmark in the city of Ho Chi Minh. Built in 1900, the church features beautiful gothic architecture and is ideal for some peace and quiet. It's known for being the hiding place where former President Ngo Dinh Diem fled to with his brother after the coup in 1963.

Cha Tam Church is a Catholic Church built in the 19th century for the Chinese Catholics of Saigon. It is dedicated to François Xavier Tam Assou, a Chinese born vicar apostolic of Saigon. With various elements of Chinese architecture, the yellow coloured edifice juxtaposed with green and white interiors makes it look extremely beautiful. Images of the cross are embellished everywhere in the church. It is visited by plethora of people everyday and has an active congregation of 3000 ethnic Vietnamese and 2000 Chinese, who come for daily mass to pray and seek blessings. Lush green gardens on either side of the church enhance its beauty tenfold.  

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Cha Tam Church Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Cha Tam Church is Located in District 5 of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
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Cha Tam Church is located in Hoc Lan Street in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5. It can be reached by hiring a taxi from any part of the city. Bus numer 54 goes directly to the Cha Tam Church Bus Stop, while bus numbers 1, 5, 7, 25, 47, 56, 96 arrive at Kim Bien Market Bus Stop. It is a short walk from both these bus stops to reach the Cha Tam Church.

Cha Tam Church is a pristine place that radiates positivity. This church has intricate and splendid architecture which makes it worth a visit.

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How to Reach Cha Tam Church

Cha Tam Church Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Cha Tam Church is Located in District 5 of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
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Cha Tam Church is located in Hoc Lan Street in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5. It can be reached by hiring a taxi from any part of the city. Bus numer 54 goes directly to the Cha Tam Church Bus Stop, while bus numbers 1, 5, 7, 25, 47, 56, 96 arrive at Kim Bien Market Bus Stop. It is a short walk from both these bus stops to reach the Cha Tam Church.

Cha Tam Church is a pristine place that radiates positivity. This church has intricate and splendid architecture which makes it worth a visit.

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