Thien Hau Temple - Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

This atmospheric 19th-century temple is considered the oldest Chinese temple in the city and one of the main attractions of Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda was built by the Chinese in honor of the sea goddess Thien Hau, the patroness of sailors and travelers. Many of the materials used in the construction of the pagoda were specially brought from China. The interior is decorated with colorful carved wood and porcelain panels depicting scenes from the life of a 19th-century Chinese city. Every year on the 23rd day of the third month of the lunar calendar, a parade is held in the city, during which a statue of the goddess Thien Hau is carried through the streets - worshipers believe that she saves sailors who find themselves on the high seas. Address: Bà Thiên Hậu Temple, Nguyễn Trãi, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. #bucketlistreboot #vietnam