Christ of Vung Tau, or Christ of the King, is a statue of Jesus, located on Nho Mountain. This is indispensable to your itinerary when traveling to Vung Tau, as it offers a sense of conquest in this vibrant coastal city.
Address: Located in Thuy Van, Vung Tau Ward
Architectural statue of Christ of Vung Tau
Standing atop Mount, 176m above sea level, visitors must climb more than 800 stone steps to reach the Jesus Statue. You don’t need to worry about health problems, as along the way to the mountain, there are many places to take a break, drink water, and take photos as a memory of the sea and the surrounding areas. Furthermore, thousands of tree and flower varieties line the route.
A walking way up to the Christ of Vung Tau
Christ of Vung Tau was built in 1974. The statue is 32m tall, has an arm span of 18.3m, and stands 170m tall.
You have to climb the 133-step staircase inside to reach the two hands of the statue. Standing here, visitors can admire a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding sea.
A view from the hand of Christ of Vung Tau
The statue is the largest Christian statue across Asia since 2012 and has been a major pilgrimage destination for Christians, not only in Vietnam but also abroad.
What is the best time to visit the Christ of Vung Tau?
Located in the tropical monsoon climate zone, Vung Tau has a typical two-season climate, with the rainy season from October to October and the dry season from November to April. And of course, trekking during the dry season will not only be the best time, but you can also admire the sea view from this statue.
Furthermore, according to Vietdream’s experience, when you visit the statue of Jesus in the early morning, you will be less tired, and climbing will be smoother.
Inside staircase to top of Christ of Vung Tau
Please note that visiting hours are from 7:00 am to 17:00 pm daily. You’ll need to set your schedule to avoid running late. Especially on weekends, this place will be crowded with tourists and pilgrims.
Some notes when coming to explore Christ of Vung Tau
- The aura around the statue’s head was built as a lightning rod, so do not touch it arbitrarily.
- There is no entrance fee, but you can donate money in order to fix or preserve its structure.
- The fare for motorbike parking at the foot of the mountain is arbitrary; the parking fee is included in the monument repair fund.
- Visitors should wear appropriate clothing; short skirts and revealing clothing will not be allowed to climb the statue.
- Make sure you have proper shoes before trekking.
such a beautiful view of Christ of Vung Tau
Vietdream travel also provides private/package tours or car/bus rental services for you to explore the Christ of Vung Tau. Do not hesitate to contact us for any booking.
Source: collected by An
