Local exploring · Thong Nhat, Dong Nai
Nui Cui pilgrimage
The largest pilgrimage centre in southern Vietnam, on Tri An Lake
- LocationThong Nhat, Dong Nai, about 80 km from Ho Chi Minh City
- HighlightsA 50 m statue of Our Lady on the mountain top
- Best forFamilies, pilgrimage groups, visitors
- Combine withA stay at our Tri An Lake camps
The route
The largest pilgrimage centre in southern Vietnam, on Tri An Lake
The Our Lady of Nui Cui pilgrimage centre belongs to the Diocese of Xuan Loc and backs onto Tri An Lake. On the mountain top stands a 50 m statue of Our Lady (33 m statue on a 17 m base), described as the tallest statue of Our Lady in Vietnam. The square holds over 100,000 people. The trip combines well with a night at our Tri An Lake camps.
Highlights
50 m statue of Our Lady
The statue on the mountain top looks out over Tri An Lake.
Way of the Cross
365 stone steps in 14 stations, walked from the foot of the mountain.
Rosary path
A path with the 20 mysteries carved in stone.
St Joseph's Shrine
Right on the shore of Tri An Lake.
The square
Holds over 100,000 people on major feast days.
Tri An Lake
The wide lake behind the whole site.
Suggested itinerary
- Morning
Arrive at the Nui Cui pilgrimage centre
- Morning
Walk the Way of the Cross up to the statue of Our Lady
- Midday
Visit St Joseph's Shrine on the shore of Tri An Lake
- Afternoon
Back to a lakeside camp to rest and watch the sunset
What to bring
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees
- Comfortable walking shoes for the 365 stone steps
- Hat, drinking water, sunscreen
- Keep quiet during services and ask before taking photos inside the church
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