Jesus Christ Statue Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

The Jesus Christ Statue in Vietnam, commonly known as Christ of Vũng Tàu or Tượng Chúa Kitô Vua, is an iconic religious monument located on Mount Nhỏ (Small Mountain) in Vũng Tàu City, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province, southern Vietnam. This towering statue of Jesus stands at 32 meters tall on a 4 meter pedestal (36 meters total) with outstretched arms that span approximately 18.3 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Christ in Asia. Perched high above Thuy Van Street in Ward 2 of Vũng Tàu, the statue overlooks the coastal city and East Sea, offering panoramic views that draw both pilgrims and tourists alike. Built by the Vietnam Catholic Association starting in 1974 and completed in 1993, the site includes a 133‑step staircase inside the statue that allows visitors to climb up near the shoulders for breathtaking vistas.