FULL-DAY CAO DAI TEMPLE AND BLACK LADY MOUNTAIN from HO CHI MINH CITY
Escape the big city to spend a day in Tay Ninh - a mountainous area near the Vietnamese - Cambodian border. Visit Black Lady Mountain for stunning views and intriguing Buddhist temples and caves; followed by Cao Dai Holy Temple to learn first-hand about the unique fusion religion of the Cao Dai sect.
Highlights:
- Take an exhilarating cable-car ride to the Black Lady Mountain for a panoramic view of this beautiful region
- Get a glimpse into the Buddhist temples and caves carved into the mountain that house monks and nuns
- Visit Cao Dai Holy Temple and gain fascinating insight into the unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity forming the CaoDaism religion
- Watch ceremonies and take photos from the galleries.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cao Dai Temple, 112, Ba Muoi Thang Tu Khu Phố 4, Tay Ninh 730000 Vietnam
We will first head to Cao Dai Holy Temple in this tour. This temple includes complex houses, administrative offices, and residences for officials and adepts and also a hospital of traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine that attracts people from all over the south for treatments. Cao Dai Temple is surprising you with its colorful decoration on the wall, ceiling and the pillars. The temple is home to Cao Dai sects who practice a unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: MAZA Quang Trung, 708 Quang Trung, Phường 8, Gò Vấp, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Have lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to Black Lady Mountain, approximately 11 kilometers to the Northeast of Tay Ninh, an area near the Vietnamese - Cambodian Border. Black Lady Mountain consists of three major mountains 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, might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful temples and caves at Black Lady Mountain used to house Buddhist monks and nuns remain largely undisturbed. Soaring on the cable car, we can take a panoramic view of a waterfall under the glistening sun, mysterious caves and dense forest. However, if visitors do not want to go by cable car, they can trek to the top of the mountain.
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"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."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in HCMC Center (District 1,3,5,10, Phu Nhuan)
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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