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At Christmas, Saigon lights up from century-old churches to its Catholic alleys.

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The best spots are Notre-Dame Cathedral, Nguyen Hue walking street, Tan Dinh Church and the Pham The Hien Catholic quarter.

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral: LED lights cover the church and both bell towers. In 2025 they were lit from 1 December to 5 January.
  • Nguyen Hue walking street: Christmas trees and light installations, a short walk from the cathedral.
  • Tan Dinh Church: the pink church, with white lights running up its bell tower.
  • Pham The Hien Catholic quarter (old District 8): dozens of family-built nativity scenes along alleys hundreds of metres long.
  • Malls such as Landmark 81, Diamond Plaza and Saigon Centre: Indoor trees and displays, air-conditioned and rain-proof.

Note: Lights usually go up in early December; 20–25 December is the best time to go.

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