Dinh Co Temple, Long Hai
Dinh Cô Long Hải
A fishermen's temple on a rocky hill by the sea in Long Hai, honoring the goddess who protects those at sea, with wide ocean views and a popular stop on the east route from Vung Tau.
Dinh Co Temple stands on a rocky hill by the sea in Long Hai town, about 17 kilometers northeast of Vung Tau. It is dedicated to Le Thi Hong, a young woman said to have died at sea in the 18th century. Fishermen revere her as the Co goddess, who keeps them safe when they go out to sea. The temple has red tiles and upturned eaves, and steps climb to the summit, where you can look down over Long Hai Beach and the fishing port. The temple festival held in the second lunar month each year is one of the major fishermen's festivals in southern Vietnam. Entry is free. It can be combined with Long Hai Beach and Minh Dam Mountain, and it is about a 30-minute taxi ride from Vung Tau.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Minh Dam Base
- Back Beach (Bai Sau)
- Long Son Great House
- Hon Ba Island
- Thang Tam Temple & Whale Temple
- Pig Hill (Doi Con Heo)
- Christ of Vung Tau
- Thich Ca Phat Dai Pagoda