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Exploring the Christ the King Statue.
Visitors to the Christ the King statue have the opportunity to admire the entire coastal city of Vung Tau while standing at the arms of Christ. As a result, you can take in the complete view of beautiful Vung Tau beach within sight, observe the colorful boats setting sail, and witness Nghinh Phong cape and Hon Ba island with their foamy white waves,...
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1. Journey of Exploring the Christ the King Statue
Where is the Christ the King Statue Located?
The Christ the King Statue in Vung Tau
The History Behind the Construction of the Christ the Redeemer Statue
The Jesus Statue was constructed in 1972 but was dismantled just 2 years later. It was later rebuilt until 1975 when construction halted.
The Christ the King Statue
The Jesus Statue at Nghinh Phong Cape in [email protected]
The Christ the King Statue is recognized as a national historical and cultural relic and was awarded the record of 'Largest Jesus Statue in Vietnam' by the Vietnam Record Book Center and Dam Sen Cultural Company.
How tall is the Christ the King Statue?
The statue stands at an elevation of 136 meters above sea level, with a height reaching 32 meters. The length of the outstretched arms measures 18.4 meters. Currently, this is the largest outstretched arms statue of Jesus in Vietnam and the Asian region.
The Christ the King Statue is situated at an elevation of 136 meters above sea level.@Mytour
2. How to Get to the Christ the King Statue
How to Travel to Vung Tau
Vung Tau city is only about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City. Therefore, starting from Ho Chi Minh City, you can ride a motorbike along National Highway 51 and it takes only about 3 hours to reach this beautiful coastal city.
Additionally, you can also drive a private car or book a coach ticket for around 150,000 VND per person, or opt for a bus ride to save more costs. However, it's worth considering as you have to take 3 bus routes to reach Vung Tau.
The hydrofoil is also an interesting means of transportation for those who want to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. The hydrofoil ticket price is about 330,000 VND per person.
If you're coming from other provinces or cities, you can purchase flight tickets from airlines like Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, or Pacific Airways to reach Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and then travel down to Vung Tau.
Vietnam Airlines operates flights from various provinces and cities to Ho Chi Minh City.
How to Get to the Christ the King Statue
From the city center of Vung Tau, it only takes about 10 minutes by motorbike along Thuy Van street to reach the area of the outstretched arms of Christ statue. There are plenty of motorbike rental points in Vung Tau so you can feel completely at ease!
The Christ the King Statue
3. Tips for Visiting the Christ the King Statue in Vung Tau
What are the opening hours of the outstretched arms of Christ statue?
The Christ the King Statue
What is the admission fee to visit the Christ Statue?
The Christ the King Statue
The cost to visit the Christ the King Statue is free.
When is the best time to visit the Christ the King Statue?
In Vung Tau, the climate is distinctly divided into two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from May to October, while the dry season starts from November to April of the following year. Occasionally, the rainy season may extend into November.
Exploring the Christ the King Statue
The Christ the King Statue
Embarking on the Journey to Conquer the Christ the King Statue
After parking your vehicle at the foot of the mountain, you will begin the ascent of the first 811 steps. Along the way, there are resting points where you can find water, coffee, souvenirs, hats, and sandals sold by the nuns of the Holy Cross Order. Therefore, if you feel tired, you can take a break, have a drink, and then continue your journey. You can also take the opportunity to take some souvenir photos.
Once you reach the base of the statue of Christ, you can sit and rest, admire the scenery, and take souvenir photos. Here, there are footrests with sculptures depicting Jesus being crucified, Jesus handing the key to St. Peter, and the relief sculpture 'The Last Supper.' There are also ancient stone inscriptions with a history of over a century and a replica of the white statue of the Sorrowful Mother.
After exploring the base of the statue of Christ, you can ascend the spiral staircase with 133 steps, rising 32 meters to the arms of the statue. The staircase is narrow, only wide enough for one person, and you must leave all your belongings behind (water bottles, sandals, etc.). When you reach the arms, you will queue up because only a maximum of 3 people are allowed to visit at a time, and the visiting time is about 10 minutes. Seize the opportunity to take photos of the panoramic view of Vung Tau from above!
The spiral staircase leading to the arms of the statue of Christ is very narrow.
What to bring when visiting the statue of Christ the King?
One small tip for you when visiting Vung Tau tourist destination is to prepare a light sun-proof jacket and a hat, and avoid bringing an umbrella. Additionally, choose comfortable yet elegant clothing, knee-length and with sleeves.
You can also bring bottled water to drink, avoid dehydration, and limit carrying too many personal belongings or heavy items to make it easier to climb the stairs!
It is advisable to wear formal attire when visiting.
Attractions near the statue of Christ the King
After visiting the statue of Christ the Redeemer, you can continue your journey to explore Vung Tau with other attractions such as:
Top hotels in Vung Tau near the statue of Christ the King
The statue of Christ the King is located right in the heart of Vung Tau city. Therefore, no matter which hotel in Vung Tau you choose, it's easy to get to the statue. Some popular hotels among travelers include:
Imperial Hotel Vung Tau: 159 Thuy Van, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City
Malibu Hotel: 263 Le Hong Phong, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City
Lan Rung Phuoc Hai Resort: Provincial Road 44A, Phuoc Hai Ward, Vung Tau City
Muong Thanh Vung Tau Hotel: 9 Thong Nhat, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
Green Hotel Vung Tau: 147C Thuy Van, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City
Linda Hotel: i37 Phan Chu Trinh, Ward 2, Vung Tau City
In addition, some hotel listings in Vung Tau that you can refer to on Mytour include:
Before booking your hotel, don't forget to determine the number of guests, length of stay, estimated budget, accommodation needs, etc., to choose the most suitable hotel. Additionally, you can also check reviews from previous guests to ensure the hotel meets your requirements.
What to Eat in Vung Tau?
When visiting Vung Tau and exploring the Christ the King Statue, don't forget to indulge in the following Vung Tau specialties:
Exploring the Statue of Christ the King
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