About Christ the King Statue
The Christ the King Statue is a 32-metre concrete statue of Jesus Christ standing atop Nui Nho (Small Mountain) in Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City. Built between 1974 and 1993, it is one of the tallest Jesus statues in Asia with an 18.3-metre arm span. Reached by climbing about 800 steps, the statue is a major Catholic pilgrimage site and viewpoint offering panoramic views of Vung Tau city and coastline.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a steep climb of approximately 800-900 steps through forested hillside to the base of the large white statue on the summit of Nui Nho. At the top, there is a viewing platform at the foot of the statue and access inside the statue via a narrow spiral staircase of 133 steps leading to the shoulders and arms, where small balconies offer 360-degree views of Vung Tau, Front Beach, Back Beach and the sea. The site includes a small chapel, gardens, and souvenir stalls at the base.
Key highlights
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32-metre tall statue of Jesus Christ with 18.3-metre arm span on Nui Nho summit
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Panoramic 360-degree views of Vung Tau city and coastline from the statue's shoulders
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Climb of approximately 811 stone steps to the statue base
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Interior spiral staircase with 133 steps inside the statue leading to viewing balconies on the arms
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Important Catholic pilgrimage site and iconic landmark of Vung Tau