If you want to know what a world of united religions would be like, the closest place will be Cao Dai Temple which is home to a unique religion combining Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. This cultural experience ends with a ‘must do’ visit to the Cu Chi Tunnel complex where the Viet Cong hid during the war.
Depart in the morning to head towards Cao Dai Temple, home to a unique religion combining the disciplines of Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism and Geniism. The aim of this sect is to achieve a synthesis of all religions. Followers consider Joan of Arc, Rene Descartes, William Shakespeare, Victor Hugo, Winston Churchill and Napoleon Bonaparte their respected saints or spirit intermediaries.
You will arrive at the temple in time for the midday service giving you the chance to listen to chanting devotees. The temple’s exterior is decorated with multi-coloured dragons of all shapes and sizes. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side. Drive you back to the city.
This trip can be combined with a side trip to Cu Chi Tunnels as a full day tour. Surcharge shall be applied
