Tac Say Church is one of the impressive attractions in Bac Lieu province. This place is associated with touching stories about the life of Father Truong Buu Diep, who made great contributions to Catholics in this area. Nowadays, hundreds of devotees and tourists visit this place every day.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Bac Lieu Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: One hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food:
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Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Located right on National Highway 1A, 37km from Bac Lieu in Hamlet 2, Tan Long Commune, Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Province.
Added values: Tac Say Church, also known as Cha Diep Church – The most famous church in the Western region. Coming to Tac Say church, in addition to visiting the grave of Father Truong Buu Diep, people can admire the unique architecture of the Catholic church, one of the most beautiful churches in the western provinces.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Tac Say Church? Ghositaram pagoda (42 km), Xiem Can Pagoda (52 km), Cong Tu Bac Lieu House (39 km), Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary (44 km), Vinh Hung Ancient Temple (53 km), Bac Lieu market (39 km)…
2. Travel Guide to Tac Say Church
According to local elders, the name Tac Say is because in the past, there was a small shortcut road that passed through the church, lying among the reeds as Say, pronounced by Southern people, gradually turning the “Shortcut” sound into “Tac”.
Tac Say Church was considered a branch of the Bac Lieu religious family in the past. Initially, this place was evangelized by Father Jules DUCQUET, a French priest. After that, Father founded four sects in the Western region, including the Bac Lieu family.
In 1925, Tac Say church was established. In August 1926, Father Paul Tran Minh Kinh was appointed as the first parish priest of the church. In March 1930, Father Francis Truong Buu Diep returned to the new office to replace Father Kinh. During his stay, Father Diep moved the church from the inside to the facade as it is now. Father Diep is also a person with great merit in the formation and development of Tac Say church.
Tac Say Church – a place associated with a famous figure – Father Truong Buu Diep, a priest who is considered a saint because of his sacredness, blesses those who believe and pray.
There are different anecdotes about Father’s death as well as the story of Tac Say church. But all say that Father Diep is a courageous man who dares to sacrifice his life to protect others.
Father Truong Buu Diep, a priest who is considered a saint because of his sacredness
With the contribution of the public, religious teachers at home and abroad, Tac Say Church has just been restored and built many new spacious items, not only a place of pilgrimage for local people but also a place of pilgrimage for local people. Spiritual tourist destination for many domestic and foreign delegations to pilgrimage and worship.
3. What to Do –See – Eat at Tac Say Church
The church has a strange and unique architecture consisting of 3 floors, the ground floor is a place for guests to rest, the 2nd and 3rd floors are the place to celebrate Mass with a very large foyer. The sanctuary, which is a place of worship, is also decorated with delicately sculpted precious woods, making the sacred atmosphere more solemn.
Diep’s father’s resting place has the architecture like a building with three large roofs, the middle roof has a large clock to create a highlight for the building. Built according to Asian architecture but still has the beauty of Vietnamese culture. This work has the same shape as the old temples of the Vietnamese people, but has been renovated and renewed accordingly.
Father F.X Truong Buu Diep Pilgrimage Center is the work built after the above works. The building is quite large. This is the place to store documents about Father Diep. The ground floor of the building is where you can visit. In addition, there are also souvenirs that you can buy as gifts for your loved ones. Above are the rooms for the accommodation of pilgrims. If you need to pray or ask for Mass, you can visit here to contact here.
Traveling to Bac Lieu, everyone sincerely prays for peace, brings people peace of mind, serenity, eliminates worries and daily worries with the desire to create for each person. people a peaceful, good, tolerant and compassionate life. Every year, especially on March 11 and 12, a large number of people from many places come to pilgrimage and visit Tac Say Cathedral and Father Diep’s grave.
On weekdays, the church has 3 Masses: 5:00 am, 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. On Sunday, there is an additional Mass at 7:00 am.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
From Bac Lieu city center:
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Bac Lieu. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Bac Lieu daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Tac Say Church
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6. Visit Tac Say Church by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from Google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Bac Lieu village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Bac Lieu.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice Tac Say Church
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
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10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Bac Lieu homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Bac Lieu or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Bac Lieu responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Bac Lieu food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Bac Lieu cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Bun bo cay (Spicy beef noodle soup), Three-striped crab (Freshwater crab in Bac Lieu), Banh cu cai (White radish pies), Banh tam bi Bac Lieu (Bac Lieu thick noodles & creamy coconut milk), Pho Ngheu, Bon Bon Pickles
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Bac Lieu in the rainy season, as Bac Lieu always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Bac Lieu tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, Bac Lieu Salt Farm, Buddha Temple Ba Nam Hai, Cong Tu Bac Lieu House, Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu, Bac Lieu Wind Farm, Ancient Longan Orchards, Vinh Hung Ancient Temple, Xiem Can Pagoda Bac Lieu, Cao Van Lau Theater (Conical Hat Non La Theater), Tac Say Church, Cao Van Lau Musician Memorial Site, Nha Mat amusement park, Bac Lieu Beach and mangrove forests, Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple and Dia Mau Cung (Ba Pagoda), Bac Lieu Market, Hung Vuong Square in Bac Lieu…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Bac Lieu province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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