Thanks to the development of the Bà Đen Tây Ninh tourist area, the cable car station in this area has become one of the most attractive tourist spots when visiting Tây Ninh. Additionally, the Bà Đen mountain cable car station is impressively built, making it an unmissable destination for tourists traveling here.
1. Introduction to Bà Đen mountain cable car station
Next, let's explore what makes the Bà Đen mountain cable car station so special and appealing to tourists!
1.1 Basic information about Bà Đen mountain cable car station
The Bà Đen mountain cable car route is constructed to transport tourists from the foot of the mountain to the summit for sightseeing and worship. Due to the altitude difference and the desire for easier transportation, the Bà Đen mountain cable car is an ideal choice for millions of tourists who visit here every year.
The modern cable car system at Bà Đen mountain helps tourists save time and admire the panoramic view of the Bà Đen area.
The current Bà Đen mountain cable car station system consists of 3 stations: Bà Đen station, Chùa Hang station, and Vân Sơn station. Among them, Bà Đen station is the common station for both cable car routes. The Vân Sơn cable car takes tourists up to the summit of Bà Đen mountain. And the Chùa Hang cable car transports visitors to the Bà temple complex located halfway up the mountain.
Travelers can admire the mountain scenery while riding the cable car.
Specifically, the Vân Sơn cable car line has 113 cabins with a total transportation capacity of nearly 4400 passengers per hour. Thanks to this, tourists can travel from the foot of the mountain to the summit in just 8 minutes instead of 4 hours by road.
Meanwhile, the Chùa Hang cable car line has 78 cabins, each accommodating 10 people. It can cater to large numbers of tourists heading to the temple on Bà Đen mountain during peak times. This is especially true during festivals and holidays when tourists flock to Bà Đen mountain for temple visits and prayers for peace.
1.2 Architecture of Bà Đen mountain cable car station
The architecture of the Bà Đen mountain cable car stations has contributed to the uniqueness and charm of this place. It has left a lasting impression on many tourists.
1.2.1 Bà Đen Station
With a considerable area of approximately 10,959 m2 and impressive unique architecture, since its inauguration, Bà Đen Station welcomes thousands of visitors every day. Moreover, Bà Đen Station has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest station in the world.
Not only impressively large, but Bà Đen station also boasts architecture with significant meaning. Firstly, from the outside, tourists will notice that Bà Đen station has 3 waves. These 3 waves symbolize the 3 mountains of the Bà Đen mountain range, including Bà mountain, Heo mountain, and Phụng mountain.
The Bà Đen Station features unique and meaningful design.
Moreover, the interior further demonstrates the investment of this cable car system. The main hall of Bà Đen Station has 5 large stylized columns. Symbolizing the 5 ancient trees sheltered by the Mother Mountain. Some opinions also suggest that these 5 columns resemble the 5 heavy sheaves of rice during the bumper crop season in Tây Ninh.
The design of the roof of Bà Đen Station is also quite special, allowing visitors to admire the peak of Bà Đen mountain immersed in the mist even while inside the station. If visitors come to the station in the evening, they will witness the magical shimmering beauty as the lights illuminate the leaves and tree trunks.
1.2.2 Vân Sơn Station
Beside the world's largest cable car station, the Bà Đen West area also features the Vân Sơn station perched atop the majestic Bà Đen mountain. This station serves tourists taking the Vân Sơn cable car route from the foot of the mountain to conquer the summit - the “roof of the Southeast.”
With its classic European architectural style, this is a famous check-in spot for young people whenever they visit the Bà Đen mountain cable car station.
The Vân Sơn station is also a favorite spot for young people due to its outstanding interior architecture.
The interior of the Vân Sơn station is extremely impressive with polygonal windows in various eye-catching color tones. Additionally, the station is adorned with sandstone floors and peculiar-shaped support pillars. All these elements make visitors feel like they are in the works of the famous world architect, “Gaudi.”
The interior of the station further impresses visitors with wall paintings inspired by the Holy See of Tây Ninh. Visitors to Tây Ninh should visit the Bà Đen mountain cable car station at Vân Sơn to check in with some 'cool' photos.
1.2.3 Chùa Hang Station
While Vân Sơn station resembles a classical European structure, Chùa Hang station transports visitors to the architecture of a majestic temple. The architecture of Chùa Hang station draws inspiration from a 5-story pagoda. The exterior architecture of the station stands out with two exquisite dragon-carved roofs and dominant yellow color.
Chùa Hang station features a design deeply rooted in temple and Buddhist style.
This helps visitors easily associate with the colors of Buddhism and harmonize the station with the cluster of temples here. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this station for visitors is the image of the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni carved on both sides of the wall on the 5th floor. The Chùa Hang cable car station at Bà Đen mountain is one of the rare stations designed like a temple.
2. 2024 Bà Đen mountain cable car ticket prices
The ticket prices for the Bà Đen mountain cable car in 2024 are divided into 2 types: one for residents of the province and one for non-residents. Each type will have different prices but there won't be a significant difference. Mytour will update the most detailed and up-to-date information on the 2024 Bà Đen mountain cable car prices as follows:
2.1 Vân Sơn cable car route
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Round-trip cable car ticket for adults over 1.4m tall: 300,000 VND per ticket
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Round-trip cable car ticket for children between 1m - 1.4m tall: 200,000 VND per ticket
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Free ticket for children under 1m tall.
Residents of the province should bring their ID card for convenient presentation and verification!
Ticket prices for non-residents
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Round-trip cable car ticket for adults over 1.4m tall: 350,000 VND per ticket
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Round-trip cable car ticket for children between 1m - 1.4m tall: 250,000 VND per ticket
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Free ticket for children under 1m tall.
2.2 Chùa Hang cable car route
Ticket prices for Tây Ninh province residents
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Round-trip cable car ticket for adults over 1.4m tall: 200,000 VND per ticket
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Round-trip cable car ticket for children between 1m - 1.4m tall: 120,000 VND per ticket
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Free ticket for children under 1m tall.
Round-trip ticket prices for non-residents
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Round-trip cable car ticket for adults over 1.4m tall: 250,000 VND per ticket
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Round-trip cable car ticket for children between 1m - 1.4m tall: 150,000 VND per ticket
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Free ticket for children under 1m tall.
You can choose between round-trip or one-way tickets.
One-way ticket prices for non-residents
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Round-trip cable car ticket for adults over 1.4m tall: 150,000 VND per ticket
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Round-trip cable car ticket for children between 1m - 1.4m tall: 100,000 VND per ticket
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Free ticket for children under 1m tall.
2.3 Combo prices
Combo for Vân Sơn and Chùa Hang cable car routes
- Adults: 500,000 VND per ticket
- Children: 350,000 VND per ticket
Vân Sơn Cable Car and Lunch Buffet Combo
- Adults: 500,000 VND per ticket
- Children: 350,000 VND per ticket
Two Cable Car Routes and Lunch Buffet Combo:
- Adults: 650,000 VND per ticket
- Children: 450,000 VND per ticket
2.4 VIP Ticket Price for Both Vân Sơn and Chùa Hang Cable Car Routes
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Adults: 450,000 VND per ticket
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Children: 350,000 VND per ticket
2.5 Operating Hours of Bà Đen Mountain Cable Car 2024
One of the most important concerns for many visitors arriving here is the operating hours of the Bà Đen Mountain Cable Car in 2024. Specifically, Bà Đen Mountain Cable Car station closes and opens at what time. Moreover, visitors should note that ticket sales usually stop before the cable car routes cease operation by about 1 - 2 hours.
Vân Sơn Cable Car Route:
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Weekdays from Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Weekends on Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Chùa Hang Cable Car Route:
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Weekdays from Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Weekends on Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
4. How to Book Tickets and Contact Ba Den Mountain Cable Car
Travelers can purchase tickets directly at the Ba Den Mountain Cable Car ticket office. Additionally, they can also pre-book tickets on the cable car system's official website.
Booking cable car tickets is hassle-free.
In case of inquiries or assistance regarding ticket prices and related matters, guests can contact Ba Den Mountain Cable Car at the following phone numbers: 0276 353 6666 or 0327 222 227.
5. Other Tourist Attractions at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh
In addition to pilgrimage and experiencing the Ba Den Mountain Cable Car, visitors to Tay Ninh can explore the following attractions:
5.1 Dau Tieng Lake
This is a popular camping spot for young people, especially for travelers from nearby areas such as Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, etc.
Thanks to its picturesque landscape, with Ba Den Mountain faintly visible in the distance, peaceful atmosphere, Dau Tieng Lake is a beloved camping spot among young people. Moreover, this place is often chosen as part of the itinerary for 2-day 1-night tours to Tay Ninh.
Besides the Ba Den Mountain Cable Car, Dau Tieng Lake is one of the most favorite check-in photo spots for tourists when visiting this mountainous area.
Dau Tieng Lake is an extremely suitable spot for camping.
5.2 Holy See of Tay Ninh
The Holy See of Tay Ninh is one of the renowned religious sites in Tay Ninh. Besides visiting, tourists can admire the unique architecture of the Caodaism. Looking from the outside in, visitors may be overwhelmed by the meticulousness displayed in every detail, deeply imbued with religious significance.
Tourists check-in at the Holy See of Tay Ninh.
Moreover, tourists wishing to visit the Holy See of Tay Ninh should go during festive occasions such as the Duc Chi Ton Memorial Day on the 9th day of the first lunar month or the Dieu Tri Palace Banquet Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
5.3 Central Office of the Southern Bureau Historical Relic Area
For history enthusiasts, a trip to Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh combined with a tour of the Central Office of the Southern Bureau Historical Relic Area would be a suitable choice. From the Ba Den Mountain cable car station, tourists will travel approximately 1 hour to reach the relic area.
This place was once a crucial base, housing the top command offices directing the resistance until the South was completely liberated. Therefore, visitors here will witness the remaining evidence of the past days. It's also a tribute to the fierce and glorious period of the nation.
The path within the Central Office of the Southern Bureau Historical Relic Area.
Tourists will have the opportunity to explore the floating houses area, the canal system, bomb shelters, guard houses, liaison houses, as well as the workplaces and residences of comrades Nguyen Van Linh, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Vo Van Kiet, and more.
Exploring the Ba Den Mountain cable car station will be a fascinating experience you should try when visiting Tay Ninh. Contact Mytour now via hotline Mytour for advice and assistance in booking tours to Tay Ninh.
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