17 Essential Information for Travelers Visiting Mount Black Lady

Traveling to Mount Black Lady is becoming a new trend as this area is increasingly invested in new tourist attractions. So where is Mount Black Lady? The mountain is located in Thanh Tan commune, northeast of Tay Ninh city. From the center of Tay Ninh city, travelers have to travel about 11km to reach the foot of the mountain.

Mount Black Lady belongs to the complex of cultural and historical relics of Mount Black Lady. This complex includes three mountains: Heo mountain, Phung mountain, and Mount Black Lady. When arriving, travelers will surely be amazed by the stunning scenery that unfolds before their eyes, just like the images of Mount Black Lady that travelers have seen in the media.

These top 17 pieces of information about Mount Black Lady will surely help travelers have a perfect experience when visiting Ba Den Pagoda Tay Ninh tourism.

1. Travelers should visit Mount Black Lady during the dry season

The tourist area at Mount Black Lady features hilly terrain, so travelers must choose the right time to visit to avoid being affected by the weather.

The ideal time for traveling falls during the dry season in the South. Specifically, from November to the end of April the following year. During this time, the weather is less rainy, warm, suitable for mountain climbing, outdoor activities, temple visits, and sightseeing. It's perfect for you to carry out trips to Tay Ninh tourism.

A group of friends checking in at Mount Black Lady, Tay Ninh.

On the contrary, travelers should avoid visiting during the rainy season, from around mid-May to the end of October. During this time, travelers won't be able to fully admire the beauty of Mount Black Lady.

Furthermore, with the hilly terrain and rocky cliffs, the paths to the mountaintop and surrounding areas are quite slippery. This can be extremely dangerous for travelers, especially those who want to conquer Mount Black Lady through trekking routes.

2. The legend of Mount Black Lady

Travelers visiting Mount Black Lady can learn about its origins and legends. Local people often pass down 3 different versions of the legend.

1. Legend 1

In ancient times, this mountain was ruled by a woman from the country of Funan. Her name was originally Rê Đeng, later becoming closely associated with this mountain. The name was mispronounced as “Đen”, leading to the area being called Mount Black Lady.

2. Legend 2

The second story is more famous. It originates from Lý Thị Thiên Hương - the daughter of an official under the Nguyen dynasty. Her father, named Lý Thiên, lived in this region with his family.

One day, while visiting a temple, she was surrounded and captured by a group of thugs. In her moment of peril, she was rescued by Lê Sĩ Triệt, a martial arts master. In gratitude, she decided to marry Lê Sĩ Triệt.

Mount Black Lady has a rather famous legend.

However, before the marriage could happen, Lê Sĩ Triệt had to join the Tây Sơn army. During this time, Thiên Hương was forced to marry someone else. Overwhelmed with despair, she jumped into a ravine on the mountain to end her life.

Later, her spirit appeared in a dream to a monk. This abbot then searched for her body to give her a proper burial. Due to her sacred reputation, people in the region began calling her the Black Lady.

3. The Legend 3

The third story tells of a woman named Thạch Nương, commonly known as Đênh. She disappeared while preparing for her wedding. Shortly after, it was discovered that she had been attacked by a tiger in the forest. Her tomb is located at the foot of a mountain in the region. That mountain is none other than Mount Black Lady today.

3. Route from Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta provinces to Mount Black Lady, Tây Ninh

Thanks to its reputation for sanctity with the temples on the mountain, Mount Black Lady in Tây Ninh welcomes thousands of visitors each year. The majority of these visitors come from the southern provinces due to the closer geographic distance compared to the northern and central regions.

Therefore, for the convenience of traveling from Ho Chi Minh City or the southwestern provinces to Tây Ninh, travelers can consider the following route:

The road to Mount Black Lady offers lush scenery on both sides. 

• From the southwestern provinces, travelers head straight towards Ho Chi Minh City. 

• From Ho Chi Minh City, travelers can take National Highway 22A - Trảng Bàng Intersection - Provincial Road 782 to reach Tây Ninh City. Along this route, travelers can also consider the Gò Dầu Town - National Highway 22B route to reach Tây Ninh City and then proceed to Mount Black Lady. 

4. Route from the southeastern provinces

Travelers heading to Mount Black Lady in Tây Ninh from southeastern provinces such as Đồng Nai, Bình Dương can take Provincial Road 750 - Provincial Road 744 and continue on Provincial Road 784 to reach Tây Ninh City.

5. Route from the center of Tây Ninh City

If travelers arrive at Tây Ninh Bus Station by coach and from there move to Mount Black Lady, they can take a bus directly to the gate. In the case of travelers being residents of Tây Ninh or starting the journey to Mount Black Lady from Tây Ninh City, they should take the Bời Lời route to reach the foot of the mountain.

6. Mountain peak balcony, “Roof of the Southern Region”

How tall is Mount Black Lady? Standing at 986 meters - the highest peak in the Southern region of our country, it's dubbed the “roof of the Southern region”. When viewed from the foot of the mountain, the image of Mount Black Lady seems to appear and disappear in the mist.

At the center of the mountain top is a landmark defining the height of the peak. Surrounding this landmark is a balcony designed in a circular shape, resembling a copper tray high above.

Travelers should check-in at the mountain peak balcony.

Moreover, at the mountain peak balcony, travelers will also see meticulously cared-for flower gardens. At nearly a thousand meters above sea level, amidst these flowers, travelers might feel like they're touring Da Lat or some plateau in the Northern part of our country. This aspect adds to the allure of the landscape of Mount Black Lady.

7. Cloud hunting on Mount Black Lady

Unlike previous years, travelers wanting to hunt for clouds on Mount Black Lady had to trek up the mountain through rather challenging trekking paths. However, with the cable car route to the summit of Mount Black Lady being put into operation, there has been a change. Now, the journey of cloud hunting for travelers only takes about 10 minutes to reach the destination.

However, for the cloud hunting trip to be perfect, travelers need to pay attention to a few things. According to the reviews of Mount Black Lady, Tây Ninh in 2024, travelers should check the weather forecast before going cloud hunting. The ideal weather for a morning of cloud hunting is no rain, clear skies, little wind, and lots of clouds.

Cloud hunting on the summit of Mount Black Lady is a very interesting activity.

Besides, if travelers take the cable car, they should choose the Vân Sơn cable car route at 7 a.m. for the best experience. If travelers choose later routes, the gradually rising sun will affect their cloud hunting activities.

8. Camping on the mountain top

Camping on the top of Mount Bà often accompanies the trekking journey up this mountain. After a long and challenging stretch of road, travelers can set up camp and enjoy the atmosphere on the top of Mount Bà. Not only that, camping on the mountain also allows travelers to admire the scenery of the summit Mount Black Lady in the early morning.

Travelers can try camping on the top of Mount Bà.

However, some camping experiences on the mountain top that travelers should pay attention to include:

• Travelers should choose a safe camping spot on flat ground. It's important to stay away from dense bushes to avoid snakes and dangerous rocky cliffs.

• It's advisable to choose a tent with good waterproof and insulation capabilities. At high altitudes like the mountain summit, travelers are likely to encounter rain showers, morning dew, and lower temperatures.

• Furthermore, travelers should prepare comfortable mountain climbing attire, personal belongings, and sufficient food supplies.

9. Trekking routes

One could say, the summit tourist area of Mount Ba Den in Tay Ninh is one of the most ideal destinations for trekking enthusiasts in the South. Although the journey is quite challenging, upon arrival, witnessing the scenery of Mount Ba Den will bring an incredibly satisfying feeling. 

To conquer the  summit of Mount Ba Den in Tay Ninh 2024, there are up to 5 different routes divided from easy to difficult. Depending on the preferences and circumstances, travelers can choose from:

• Chua Trail: This is the easiest route as there is already a pre-existing trail.

• Electric Pole Route: This route is relatively easy to follow. Although there are no nearby residents, travelers just need to follow the electric poles or power lines of this area to reach the summit of the mountain.

• Ma Thien Lanh Route: This route does not have a pre-existing trail like the previous two. Travelers have to navigate through a field of rocks of all sizes to reach the summit of Mount Ba Den.

Trekking Mount Ba Den is a new tourism trend. 

• Phung Mountain Trail: This is the longest route for trekkers. The journey to the summit takes 2 - 3 days to traverse both Phung Mountain and Mount Ba Den. 

• White Rock Trail: This is considered the most difficult and dangerous route. Throughout the journey, there is very little shade and trekkers frequently encounter rocky terrain. Moreover, the White Rock Trail features towering cliffs reaching 700m high that trekkers must climb to reach the summit of Mount Ba. 

10. The Sacred Temple Complex atop Mount Ba Den

Atop Mount Ba Den lies a cluster of temples known for their sacredness. Therefore, in addition to tourists coming here to chase clouds, many others come here for pilgrimage and worship. The temple complex on Mount Ba includes:

• Ba Den Pagoda: Also known as Upper Pagoda or Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda. Ba Den Pagoda sits on the shoulder of the mountain at an altitude of about 350m. The pagoda is meticulously designed from intricately carved dragon columns to the Buddha statues, Arhat statues located within the main hall and the temple grounds. 

• Linh Son Hoa Dong Pagoda: This temple is located on the side of Ba Den Pagoda. Hoa Dong Pagoda was originally the meditation place of Venerable Thich Giac Dien, which has been renovated. As a result, the space of Hoa Dong Pagoda is peaceful and quite serene. 

In addition to exploring Mount Ba Den, visitors can also visit Ba Den Pagoda to pay homage to Buddha. 

• Linh Son Long Chau Pagoda: This temple is also known as Hang Pagoda. From Ba Den Pagoda, visitors climb about 100 more steps to reach Hang Pagoda. This temple follows the Northern Sect and has memorial steles for soldiers who sacrificed themselves in the resistance against the Americans to save the country. 

• Quan Am Pagoda: This place is also known as Ba Co Cave. Here not only is there a statue of Quan Am Bodhisattva but also caves formed from natural rock slabs. 

• Linh Son Phuoc Trung Pagoda: Also known as Trung Pagoda. This temple is located at the foot of Mount Ba Den. Therefore, it is very easy for visitors to come and visit. 

11. Dress Code for Visiting Pagodas on Mount Ba Den

Travelers should experience the cable car ride.

With these two cable car routes, travelers have numerous options for ticket prices. However, to optimize costs and schedules, travelers should choose combo tickets. With combo tickets, travelers should first take the Vân Sơn cable car route from the foot of the mountain to the summit. Then, travelers can stroll down the midway of the mountain to visit the cluster of temples in this area and take the Hang Pagoda cable car route down to the foot of the mountain.

Additionally, the Ba Den Mountain tourist area in Tay Ninh does not permit outside food. Therefore, travelers should purchase buffet tickets or combine meals instead of buying from vendors within the tourist area. This method will help travelers save a considerable amount of money.

Must-try dishes when traveling to Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh.

While touring here, pilgrimaging, or traveling, visitors surely cannot overlook local specialties such as:

Pomelo peel spring rolls: This dish has entirely different main ingredients compared to other spring roll varieties. Pomelo peel and shredded papaya are mixed with spices, pressed dry, and then carried in a watery manner. This is a specialty dish often bought by travelers as gifts.

Pomelo peel spring rolls - one of the specialties of Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh.

Trang Bang noodle soup: When in Tay Ninh, travelers cannot miss out on the specialty of Trang Bang noodle soup. The special feature of this dish is the noodles made from delicious rice, meticulously crafted to bring out a rich and flavorful taste.

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