9 hours
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Overview
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the mountainous region of Tay Ninh province, located near the Cambodian border. You’ll visit Nui Ba Den (translated as 'Black Lady Mountain') with a professional guide and ascend via aerial cable car, nabbing 360º views at the summit. Learn firsthand about the unique Cao Dai sect on a visit to the Cao Dai Holy Temple.
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Hoi An Express Travel
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Lovely guide for a great...
Robert_C, Jun 2023
Lovely guide for a great tour. A longish drive but lots to see - the Cao Dai ceremony, the amazing view from the mountain and the temples and pagodas on the slopes. Recommended.
Very interesting experience
Kelli_T, Sept 2022
We had a wonderful trip to the Cao Dai temple and Ba Dem mountain. Our guide, Hahn, was extremely knowledgeable- there wasn’t a question I asked that she didn’t have an answer for and I ask a lot of questions. It’s a long drive but we rode in comfort there and back. This seems like it isn’t one of the top tourist destinations in HCMC but the experience, especially the Cao Dai temple, was my favorite of our time there. My husband and I highly recommend this tour.
Remarkable Beauty
Roberta_F, Jun 2022
The Cao Dai Temple is beyond beautiful! We entered the Temple after the worshippers and sat cross-legged on the floor behind the congregation for the 45-minute service. Their religion combines elements of other religions. After the service we went to lunch followed by a cable car ride up the mountain to the Black Lady Pagoda. This structure was also a feast for the eyes. Our guide, Lois, was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Nice temples, disappointing hike
MrLosaa, Nov 2019
I was mostly interested in the hike and unfortunately it was the less interesting part of the tour. We went first to the Cao Dai Temple, and it was interesting and quite unique. The religion is only 100years old. We reached the mountain at 1pm and it was already very hot. If you want to climb the moutain ask the guide to start by this part first thing in the morning. We took the cable car to go half way up to the mountain, which has a nice / temple pagoda. There are a lot of constructions going on (new buildings) so that took away some of the peace and charm of the place. We then starting the climb, it is a narrow, steep and rocky path. What was very sad was that the path is literally littered by empty plastic bottles. It was litterally a lot more dirty than saigon's streets. At mid point we ran out of water and had to come down. We could have bought more bottles at the temples but we were not told that it would such a hard and long hike : heat, steep, rocky. I won't come back to this mountain,at least until I hear that the path is cleaned up by the mountain organisation. Our guide English was excellent,knowledgeable, the car comfortable and the drive was smooth.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Dear MrLosaa, Warmest greetings from Hoi An Express, Thank you for choosing our tour to explore the Cao Dai Temple and the Black Lady Mount. We apologize for any inconvenience incurred to you during the trip; it is our responsibility to not having told you about the hiking may not suit your physical condition as well as not able to prepare for the weather on that day. Also, it is such a pity that the destination was not received enough preservation for maintaining its own charm and wholesome atmosphere. Luckily, it is such a relieve you found our tour guide and driver staff helpful and knowledgeable. Looking forwards to your coming back soon to us for more improved service experiences. Regards,
Itinerary
Cao Dai Temple
We will first head to Cao Dai Holy Temple. This temple complex includes houses, administrative offices, residences for officials and adepts and a hospital specializing in traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine, attracting people from all over the south for treatments. The temple will surprise you with its colorful decorations on the wall, ceilings and pillars. It is home to the Cao Dai sect, which practices a unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity.
4 hoursAdmission IncludedLady Buddha Black Virgin Mountain
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will proceed to Black Lady Mountain, approximately 11 kilometers northeast of Tay Ninh, near the Vietnamese - Cambodian Border. Black Lady Mountain consists of three major peaks, covering an area of 24 kilometers and reaching an altitude of 986 meters. Conquering the 986-meter-high mountain, the highest in the nation’s southeastern region, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful temples and caves on the mountain, which once housed Buddhist monks and nuns, remain largely undisturbed.
While soaring on the cable car, you will enjoy a panoramic view of a waterfall shimmering under the mysterious sun, and dense forest. However, for those who prefer not to take the cable car, there's also the option to trek to the top of the mountain.
Caution: Visitors are kindly asked to wear trousers or skirts covering the knees. Don’t forget to remove your hats, coats, and shoes before entering the temple.
3 hoursAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Bottled drinking water
- Lunch
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Exclusions
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Caution: Visitors are only asked to wear trousers or skirts covering the knee, Don’t forget to remove your hats, coats, and shoes before stepping inside the temple.
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.