Cao Dai Temple is one of the interesting attractions in Da Nang, Vietnam. It’s the holiest place for local Caodaists who follow a religion unique to Vietnam. Meaning that when come to sightsee, visitors will find many interests about history, culture, belief, architecture, etc. This temple proves the diversity of religions in the city where different communities live together for a long period. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Cao Dai Temple of Da Nang.
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Must Knows about Cao Dai Temple (Da Nang)
– Location/address: 63 Hai Phong Street, Thach Thang ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Thanh That Da Nang
– Opening hours: anytime during the day
– Ticket price: free
– Duration: 15-30 mins
– Reason(s) to visit: the holy see of Caodaists living in Hoi An, learn about a new religion that is seen only in Vietnam
– Best time to visit: ceremonial times
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cao-dai-temple-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact:
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Better to Know about Caodaism
What is Caodaism? Caodaism is a Vietnamese monotheistic syncretic religion that retains many elements from religions and beliefs within Vietnam (such as Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Roman Catholicism). It’s one of five major religions in Vietnam (others are Islam, Christianity including Catholicism and Evangelicalism, Hoahaoism, Buddhism). It’s found in the first half of the 20th century.
Here are essential information that visitors should know about Caodaism:
– Full name: Dai Dao Tam Ky Pho Do ‘the Great Faith (for the) Third Universal Redemption’
– Year of foundation: 1926 at Tay Ninh province, south Vietnam
– Founder: Ngo Van Chieu or Ngo Minh Chieu (religious name), borned in 1878 in present-day Ho Chi Minh city and died in Can Tho city, considered as first disciple
– Headquarter: Tay Ninh Holy See, Hoa Thanh town, Tay Ninh province, south of Vietnam (approx 80 km from center of Ho Chi Minh city)
– Symbols: the Divine Eye (symbolizing the Eye of God)
– Number of believers: 1,24 million people (around 1% of Vietnam’s population)
– Number of facilities: 1,300
History & Architecture of Cao Dai Temple in Da Nang
Tips to Visit Cao Dai Temple in Da Nang
– Visitors need to wear respectively if want to visit Cao Dai Temple at Da Nang because it’s a holy site. In other words, it’s needed to wear long pants or shorts covering upper knees, T-shirts or shirts covering armpits, navel, shoulder and breast.
– Following rules and regulations at Cao Dai Temple at Da Nang. For example, man will need to walk into the temple via man gate and otherwise.
– Do not enter the Great Divine Temple (main temple) without permission from Caodaists. To see the holiest place, visitors need to go with them.
– Vietnamese traditional costume ao dai dress is highly recommended. Any garment made of see-through material is not respectful.
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, hat/cap/umbrella, sun glasses, and bottles of water to drink. If don’t have, it’s easy to buy at shops near the Cao Dai Temple at Da Nang.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast usually when traveling during this period.
– From October to December, the town may be flooded, so visitors need to keep updating the weather before going to Da Nang.
– Smartphone or camera is needed for taking pictures. For more experiences, visitors can consider renting Vietnamese traditional costume (for example, ao dai long dress for ladies) or even booking a private photographer.
– Don’t forget to bring cash to pay for entry fee tickets and small things because many places in Vietnam don’t accept payment by cards.
– Toilets are near the second gate (outside) and behind the second worshipping area. Visitors may give a small money to pay for cleaning (usually 5,000 VND).
– It’s better to visit Cao Dai Temple at Da Nang with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) if need a professional guide in Hoi An.
How to Get to Cao Dai Temple in Da Nang
Cao Dai Temple is at 63 Hai Phong Street, Thach Thang ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city, Vietnam.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes transfers to Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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