About Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain (Nui Ba Den) is the highest mountain in southern Vietnam at 986 meters, located about 11 km northeast of Tay Ninh City in Tay Ninh Province. It is a prominent natural landmark and major pilgrimage destination, known for its pagoda complex, large Buddhist statues, extensive cable car system, and panoramic views over the surrounding plains and Dau Tieng Lake.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a developed mountain tourism complex with two modern cable car and chairlift routes leading to the pagoda complex at mid-mountain and the summit. The site includes Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda, Ba Den Pagoda, Hang Pagoda, and the 36-meter Tay Bo Da Son bronze Buddha statue at the summit. The summit area offers viewing platforms, landscaped gardens, restaurants and shops, with forested slopes and wide views of Tay Ninh province.
Key highlights
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Highest peak in southern Vietnam at 986 meters
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Ba Den Pagoda complex and Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda pilgrimage site
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Tay Bo Da Son 36-meter bronze Buddha statue at the summit
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Sun World Ba Den Mountain cable car and chairlift system
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Panoramic views over Tay Ninh plains and Dau Tieng Lake
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Annual Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival in the first lunar month
History of Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain has long been a religious site associated with the legend of Ly Thi Thien Huong (Ba Den). The Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda at mid-mountain dates to the 18th century. During the 20th century the mountain's height made it a strategic observation point.
Culture & Context
Major Buddhist pilgrimage center in southern Vietnam, centered on Ba Den Pagoda and Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda dedicated to Linh Son Thanh Mau. The summit Tay Bo Da Son Buddha statue and annual spring festival attract large numbers of pilgrims who pray for peace and good fortune.
Route
| By air | Via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, then road transfer to Tay Ninh |
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