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The Thien Hau Temple (Vietnamese: Miếu Thiên Hậu), officially the Tue Thanh Guildhall (Hội quán Tuệ Thành), is a Chinese-style temple of the Chinese Goddess of Sea, Mazu on Nguyễn Trãi Street in the Cholon ("Chinatown") of District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
This ancient temple possesses a dignified and venerable architectural style with over 400 precious antiques carefully preserved, such as wall paintings, bas-reliefs, bronze statues, and more. It is a place of worship for Thien Hau, the goddess of sea. The ancient temple was constructed over 250 years ago.
Nestled in the heart of Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple is a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. Dedicated to Thien Hau, the Chinese sea goddess, this temple is a beacon of spirituality amidst the bustling cityscape, attracting both locals and tourists alike with its distinct architecture and ...
Another highlight of Cholon is its array of intricately decorated temples and pagodas. Among them, the Thien Hau Temple is a must-see. Dedicated to the sea goddess Thien Hau, it’s an architectural masterpiece filled with incense smoke, porcelain figurines, and intricate carvings.
Thien Hau Temple. Inside the Thien Hau Temple in Cho Lón, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo by: Sylvain Bertaux. Constructed in 1790, Thien Hau Temple is dedicated to Mazu, the Buddhist goddess of the sea. Featuring traditional Chinese architecture, this stunning temple is a must-see for anyone visiting Cholon.
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Jul 18, 2018 · Thien Hau Temple. Founded in 1760 by Cantonese immigrants from Guangzhou, the Thien Hau Temple 3 (Vietnamese: Chùa Bà Thiên Hậu; Chinese: 穗城會館天后廟 4) is easily the most famous temple in Cholon, and you’ll regularly witness huge groups of tourists passing through.
Jul 21, 2018 · Thien Hau Pagoda. Thien Hau Pagoda is widely considered to be Cholon’s main attraction, and for the first time in the day, I had to share the space with tour groups in addition to the usual amount local worshippers. Nevertheless, there was still enough room to maneuver around and escape the crowds.
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