Tan Dinh, “The Pink Church” is a fixture for the Instagram crowd. The hop-on/hop-off bus will stop here. Tan Dinh Church Address: 289 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Hours: Daily 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Mass times vary
The church’s architecture follows the Romanesque style with Gothic influences, typical of European religious buildings from the late 19th century. The structure spans 60 meters in length and 22 meters in width, with its bell towers reaching approximately 52 meters high. The pink exterior paint, which has become the church’s trademark feature, was added during later renovations, making it stand out among Vietnam’s religious architecture.
It’s tricky to photograph as you need a wide-angle lens but there is very little space in front of the church leading to extreme distortion. There is a nice restaurant and bar across the street (Ola) where you can get more level with the church and enjoy a great happy hour!
You are not allowed to enter the grounds on Saturday or Sunday, and they are closed for 2 hours at lunch time. The interior is only open during service and guards will discourage you from entering to photograph. Your best bet is to arrive around 1/2 hour before or just after a dawn service.
