Despite the invasion of the sea, the fallen church of Nam Dinh is still standing on a pristine beach with a thoughtful, ancient beauty. That is the interesting point that attracts many photographers and young people to visit.
Dubbed the capital of many of the most beautiful churches in the North, when arriving in Nam Dinh, people thought they were lost in the Eurasian sky because the towering church towers shine with the ants. Unique and splendid Gothic architecture is no different from the oldest magnificent and magnificent castles in the world.
Among them, there is a wild beauty church lying alone in the middle of the immense beach that many young people, as well as photographers, come here to visit and take pictures that is Nam Dinh falling church on the beach Xuong Dien beach.
Very HOT check-in point in Nam Dinh
About Nam Dinh fallen church
Where did the church fall in Nam Dinh?
The fallen church is located on the coast of Xuong Dien in Hai Ly commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province. This is a famous destination that has attracted thousands of tourists to come here, especially young people. This work is distinguished by its ancient, ruined beauty with bare brick walls when traces of time are worn, tarnished by moss. But the church still exudes a unique, different architecture and is the material and inspiration for photographers to create beautiful photo sets for readers to enjoy.
Why is it called “fallen church”?
Nam Dinh Fall Church is also a mysterious name that creates a lot of curiosity for visitors. Because of the strangeness and curiosity, many people decide to go to Nam Dinh to see this unique architecture. And behind the mysterious name is that contains a beautiful, profound historical story that not everyone knows.
According to the people here, previously this land was a complex of many large and small churches. In it, the fallen church was also known as the Heart Church . Church of St. Maria Madalena was built in 1943 designed by a French architect. By 1996, the sea began to penetrate deep inland and the strip of land along the coast was encroached on more than 1 km.
It was the invasion that was too deep and large that made the villages on Xuong Dien beach gradually disappear. Most of the structures here are due to seawater encroachment has been significantly damaged and covered by sandy soil. That’s why the Heart Church was abandoned. Later this work was called by the people here with a dear name ” the fallen church of Nam Dinh ” or the church of Hai Ly falling . After decades of passing, the Church of St. Maria Madalena remained alone by the beach in a deserted position for the fierce waves.
In the years starting to build, the fallen church was meticulously designed, with artistic depth. In the face of the ravages of time, eroded by waves and sea breezes, the architecture inside the church gradually disappeared. And what visitors now see are only solid patches and solid foundation sinking behind in the sand. When the tide rises, the church is flooded about 1m deep. 
The fallen church is also known as the Heart Church
How to go to Nam Dinh poured church?
The church falls more than 140km from Hanoi, so most of the weekend, young people in the capital or tourists in neighboring provinces come back here to watch the sunrise, sunset and enjoy delicious countryside seafood. Because the distance is not too far, many young people choose to ride the Hai Ly falling church by motorbike to be able to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the northern countryside.
From Hanoi to Nam Dinh, you start along Highway 1A, pass through Ly palace and turn to Nam Dinh with a pretty easy way. Arriving at the center of Hai Hau district, you ask people to go to Con town to see the signpost of Van Ly 3km. Continue on the signpost to reach the fallen church.
Not difficult to get to the fallen church
Architectural beauty of the church collapsed Nam Dinh over time
The collapsed church in Nam Dinh was designed by a French architect, so the overview of this work has a modern structure. It is the blend of more meticulous decorative patterns with soft, soaring European-style lines that make the church’s architecture more beautiful and attractive.
Nam Dinh collapsed church designed by a French architect
The church stands out with its curved arches that look very flexible. The tall pillars of the church have certainly supported the entire architecture of the church. And if you look carefully and observe carefully, you will see the appearance of carved patterns on the walls representing religion as well as a desire to lead a happier and better life, future. .
The fallen church has a curved dome system
Grass, moss and moss grow on the peeling and mortar wall pieces
The black moss on the wall creates a charming beauty for the fallen church
Due to traces of time together with waves and waves of floral patterns, architecture in the church has been bare bare. Brick built was revealed when the mortar on the wall was broken … Plants and moss have taken turns growing on the old walls of the church. Today’s church remains pristine, as barren as an oasis in front of the sea, but it still exudes its own unique ancient beauty. Besides, the church bell tower is considered as a lighthouse for coastal fishermen to easily recognize the sign for boats to shore every time they go out to sea.
Patterns, fragments of the wall have been bare
The bare brick piece of Nam Dinh collapsed church is still a very cool check-in point
The bell tower of Nam Dinh falling church is also the only evidence in Vietnam and is rare in the world. Currently, this bell tower is being interested by the Provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee of Nam Dinh province, Hai Hau district and scientists to research science, education, respond to climate change and develop tourism. Ecological community.
The church bell tower falls
Interesting experiences at Nam Dinh falling church
Watching dawn on the side of the church
Traveling to Hai Ly poured church , you definitely should not miss the moment of watching the sunrise next to the church in 4:30 – 6am. This is the most beautiful and most interesting time that many visitors visit to admire, welcome the sunrise and the rays of sunlight falling down the church bell tower. In the midst of the vast sea, the color of dawn is considered as the paint color to add a bright, youthful look to the sea scene, more poetic and magical. When picking up the sunrise on the beach, this is also an opportunity for you to visit the fishing village and explore the daily life of the people of the sea.
Watching dawn on the side of the church
Experience collecting nets, catching fish with fishermen
The lonely Nam Dinh collapsed church on the beach has also witnessed the daily working life with fishermen. In the early morning, the beach is often bustling, noisy and bustling by the scene of dragging the fishing village fishermen’s nets. The peaceful, pristine nature and the beauty of living of the coastal people will help you collect fresh fish batches and surely be rolled into the net with fishermen will bring a new experience, difficult to find. Noisy town out there.
Experience collecting nets, catching fish with fishermen in the church
The batches of nets full of shrimp, full of fish … are the fruits of early morning hard work to pull fishermen’s nets. The salty drops of sweat falling on their faces could not hide their satisfied and happy smiles when they collected the full batch of fish, shrimp and clams. And you can buy fresh batches of fresh fish, shrimp, crabs, and crabs on the beach at extremely preferential prices.
Fresh and delicious fish caught at the church fell
Watch the sunset and campfire by the seaside
In addition to watching the sunrise, or experiencing fishing with coastal fishermen, visitors can welcome the sunset at 5 am – 7 pm in a peaceful, romantic beachside scene. When night falls, we can make a campfire and play team games which are also quite interesting and engaging.
Take pictures by the fishing village
Watch the sunset and campfire by the fallen church
Visiting salt fields in the afternoon
Only about 1km from the church pouring about 1km, in the late afternoon from 4pm onwards, let’s go to Hai Ly salt field to embrace the beautiful moments of making want and collecting salt to the warehouse. And this is also a beautiful time for you to get the most beautiful frames of the coastal village in cool and pleasant weather.
What to eat when visiting the fallen church?
Visiting Nam Dinh poured church , visitors must definitely enjoy fresh seafood right next to the foot of the fallen church. Seafood dishes here are extremely rich and varied to help visitors have many opportunities to choose and enjoy. Especially the seafood price here is extremely soft. And surely the crispy squid with chili sauce will be the dish that most visitors are also addicted to by the crispness, sweetness of the squid. In addition, visitors can enjoy boiled snails and oysters which are also very delicious and nutritious.
Fried squid with chili sauce is delicious
Not only has the ancient, ruined and majestic architectural beauty on the peaceful beach, but the fallen church of Nam Dinh is also a historical witness, a testament to the longevity of Catholicism here. So what are you waiting for without your close friends association is a trip to Nam Dinh right away to the fallen church.
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