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Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh
The 'roof of the south,' home to sacred Ba Den Mountain and the uniquely designed Cao Dai Holy See.
Tay Ninh is home to the tallest mountain in southern Vietnam — the sacred Ba Den, its peak often wrapped in cloud year-round. Nearby, the strikingly colourful Cao Dai Holy See is the kind of sight that surprises every visitor who sees it.
Highlights
- Ba Den Mountain — the tallest peak in southern Vietnam
A statue of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy on the summit, among the tallest in Asia
The Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh — a strikingly unique religious complex
Dau Tieng Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in Southeast Asia
Experiences worth trying
Take the cable car to the summit of Ba Den Mountain to pay respects at the statue
Visit the Cao Dai Holy See during a prayer ceremony
Take in views over the whole south from the summit on a clear day
Try Trang Bang's mist-dried rice paper, a local specialty
Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh
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