Tay Ninh
Tây Ninh
Tay Ninh
Tây Ninh
The spiritual center of Southern Vietnam, the birthplace of the Cao Dai religion, and the "Roof of Southern Vietnam" — Ba Den Mountain.
Tay Ninh Province
City
Religious and Nature Tourism
Tay Ninh is a unique region located 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The city is known as a center of intellectual heritage and the cradle of the Cao Dai religion. People come here to see the grand Cao Dai Holy See, climb the sacred Ba Den Mountain, and experience a unique vegetarian cuisine.
Key Data
- Distance from Ho Chi Minh City
100 km
- Distance from Phnom Penh
182 km
- Best Season
November — April
- Climate
Tropical
Main Attractions
Cao Dai Holy See
6 km from centerBa Den Mountain
in the surroundingsTon Thanh Pagoda
in the cityLocal Cuisine
The province is famous for its vegetarian cuisine based on Cao Dai philosophical principles, as well as exotic fruits such as sugar apple (annona).
Interesting Places
On Site
- Climate
Tropical, with the rainy season from May to October.
- Dress Code
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is required in temples.
- Shopping
Moc Bai market on the border with Cambodia.
- Attend the noon service at the Cao Dai Holy See (12:00) — it is the most impressive sight.
- Be sure to bring a raincoat in August for trips to Ba Den Mountain.
- When visiting the temple, remember the rules: women enter through the left door, men through the right.