You Have to Check Out This Picture-Perfect Pink Church in Ho Chi Minh

Tan Dinh Church, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Dinh Church, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo by Matt Antonioli on Unsplash

If you’re on the hunt for Instagram-friendly pink buildings in each new city you visit, Ho Chi Minh will rock your world. The largest city in Vietnam is home to one of the most picture-perfect pink buildings in this corner of the world—Tan Dinh Church.

Safely tucked away in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3, this tiny church was originally built during the French colonial period. It was known by the name the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus when it opened its doors in 1876, and it went through many transformations over the years.

What makes the design of this church so unique is an interesting blend of neo-Romanesque, neo-Gothic, and neo-Renaissance elements. Its instantly-recognizable pink shade wasn’t always one of its main traits—the church was actually painted in 1957 and went on to become one of the city’s most photographed spots. In addition to the main clock tower, the church features several smaller ones and its pink color is highlighted by white details that truly make it pop.

You should definitely check it out while in Ho Chi Minh, but make sure to step inside, as well. Its interior is just as picture-perfect and colorful since it features Italian marble altars and pink-colored walls that fit its exterior.