Conquer the rooftop of Southeastern Vietnam – Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh

Not only possessing the highest mountain in the Southeastern region that tourists want to conquer, Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh is also famous for spiritual tourism - where temples are located on the slopes of the sacred mountain, so much so that locals call it 'holy mountain'. With just these two aspects, Tây Ninh tourism in the Bà Đen Mountain area has attracted countless visitors from near and far. Let's explore the special points of this mountainous area with Mytour. 

1. Brief overview of Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh

1.1 Location 

Where is Bà Đen Mountain located? Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh belongs to the mountainous area in the northeast of Tây Ninh province. Specifically, the mountainous area is located in Thạnh Tân commune, Tây Ninh city, and partly in Suối Đá commune, Phan commune of Dương Minh Châu district. The Bà Đen Mountain area in Tây Ninh is only about 11km away from the city center. Visitors can combine their trip to conquer Bà Đen Mountain with other entertainment activities nearby such as camping at Dầu Tiếng Lake.

Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh is one of the mountains in the historical and cultural relic complex of Bà Đen Mountain. With a height of 986m, it is dubbed as the rooftop of Southeastern Vietnam because it is also the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam.

Bà Đen Mountain is covered with mist at the summit. 

The other mountains in this area are Heo Mountain and Phụng Mountain. When visiting the Bà Đen Mountain area, tourists can not only conquer the check-in at the highest peak in Southeastern Vietnam but also visit temples, pilgrimage - the most attractive tourism activities in Tây Ninh province because this place owns a system of sacred temples such as Trung Pagoda, Bà Pagoda, and Hang Pagoda.

According to ancient documents, Bà Đen Mountain was originally called Bà Dinh Mountain and has been passed down through many legends and myths. One prominent story is about Lady Lý Thị Thiên Hương and what happened on this mountain.

1.2 When is the best time to visit Bà Đen Mountain?

The ideal time for tourists to visit Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh is from December to April of the following year because this is the dry season in the South. The dry weather and beautiful sunshine make it easy for tourists to have a perfect mountain climbing trip. Additionally, in the lunar January, visitors can also participate in characteristic festivals such as the Bà Mountain Spring Festival or Bà Mountain Pilgrimage Festival, which usually take place in May (lunar calendar).

2. The route to the “rooftop” of Southern Vietnam - Bà Đen Mountain in Tây Ninh

2.1 How to get to Bà Đen Mountain 

If tourists depart from Ho Chi Minh City, they can travel by car or motorbike and have the following options: 

• Tourists can travel along National Highway 22A, then at Trảng Bàng intersection, turn right onto road 782 and continue to Tây Ninh city roundabout. From this roundabout, tourists continue for another 11km to reach Bà Đen Mountain. The total duration of the journey will be around 3 hours, so tourists should choose to go by car, especially during the hot season, to ensure health for subsequent activities. 

The road to Bà Đen Mountain is also quite easy for independent travelers. 

• The second route follows a similar initial route as the first. However, upon reaching the Trảng Bàng intersection, travelers turn left onto the road in Gò Dầu town. Then continue to move towards National Highway 22B, which will lead to Bà Đen Mountain. This route offers beautiful scenery, allowing travelers to admire the landscape along the way and take plenty of photos. 

• Travelers can also use public transportation to reach Bà Đen Mountain Tây Ninh with the bus route from Bến Thành to Gò Dầu and continue with a bus from there to the Long Hòa station in Tây Ninh. 

If travelers depart from Tây Ninh bus station, they also have 2 options:

• If travelers choose to take the bus, they can go directly to Bà Đen Mountain Tây Ninh.

• If travelers go by motorbike or car, after departing from Tây Ninh city via Bời Lời street to the foot of Bà Đen Mountain, it's only about 7.2km. From here, travelers move through Thạnh Tân to reach Bà Đen Mountain Tây Ninh. 

2.2 Route to the top of Bà Đen Mountain Tây Ninh

2.2.1 Trekking - Mountain Road

The mountain road from the foot to the summit is often explored and conquered by adventurous travelers. Popular trekking routes include:

• Phụng Mountain Trail: This is perhaps the most challenging trekking route as travelers must traverse Phụng Mountain before reaching Bà Đen Mountain.

• Ma Thiên Lãnh Trail: This trail appeals to trekking enthusiasts as it's nearly trail-less. Travelers should have a guide for safety and to prevent getting lost.

• Water Pipe Trail: This trail is considered of moderate difficulty among the five Bà Đen Mountain trails. It's named after the perilous water pipe section travelers must cross. Therefore, having a guide is advisable for this route.

In the area of Bà Đen Mountain, there are several enticing trekking routes for travelers who enjoy conquering challenges. 

• Electric pole trail: This trail has stairs and clear markings along each section. It can be said to be a relatively easy route. If travelers are new to mountain climbing or prefer light trekking, this is an ideal suggestion. 

• Temple trail: This road is the easiest route to reach Bà Đen Mountain. The temple trail has been chosen by many, thus becoming a well-established trail leading up the mountain. Travelers can even rest, drink water, or have a snack at roadside stalls. For travelers who want to climb the mountain and pilgrimage, this is the most suitable route. 

2.2.2 Take the cable car 

 Cable car routes in Bà Đen Mountain area

To help travelers ascend from the foot of the mountain to the summit more easily and quickly, the Bà Đen Mountain tourist area has invested in a cable car system consisting of two routes: the Vân Sơn cable car route and the Chùa Hang cable car route.

Not only more convenient for the travel of tourists to Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh 2024, but visitors can also admire the panoramic view of the most majestic mountainous area in the Southeast region. Each cable car cabin can accommodate up to 10 people, making it ideal for group travel with friends or family. Specifically, tourists can choose one of the two cable car routes:

• Vân Sơn cable car route: If tourists want to check in at the summit of Bà Đen Mountain and admire the mountainous area from above, they should choose the Vân Sơn cable car. The route goes from the foot of Bà Đen Mountain to the summit with a total length of about 1847m. Vân Sơn cable car has a considerable height difference of about 886m.

Taking the cable car up to Bà Đen Mountain allows tourists to enjoy the scenery while ascending the mountain faster.

• Chùa Hang cable car route: Conversely, if tourists want to ascend the mountain to pilgrimage to the temples, this will be the optimal choice as this route takes tourists directly from the mountain top to Chùa Hang, Chùa Bà. The total length of this cable car route will be shorter than the Vân Sơn route, 1210m, and the height difference between the departure and arrival stations is also lower, about 259m.

Latest Updated Prices for Bà Đen Mountain Cable Car 2024 

In addition to the entrance fee to the tourist area, tourists also need to pay for the cable car ticket to enjoy a scenic ride from above and ascend the mountain in just 8 minutes. The ticket prices for each route are:

• Cable car ticket prices for the Chùa Hang route:

• Ticket prices for adults: 150,000 VND/one-way and 250,000 VND/round-trip

• Ticket prices for children over 1m - 1.4m tall: 100,000 VND/one-way and 150,000 VND/round-trip

• Ticket prices are free for children under 1m tall: 

• Cable car ticket prices for the summit route of Bà Đen Mountain:

• Ticket prices for adults: 300,000 VND/round-trip

• Ticket prices for children over 1m - 1.4m tall: 200,000 VND/round-trip

• Ticket prices are free for children under 1m tall: 

• Moreover, Bà Đen Mountain cable car also offers VIP tickets and Combo tickets including other exciting services such as exclusive cable car access and complimentary beverages. 

3. What to Do at Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh

3.1 Visiting Temples on Bà Đen Mountain

Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh is particularly renowned for spiritual tourism, pilgrimage journeys to the sacred temples here. Hence, the majority of visitors come to pay respects at the temples, praying for peace and luck. Some of the revered temples attracting millions of visitors annually on Bà Đen Mountain include:

• Bà Đen Temple: This temple, also known as Linh Sơn Tiên Thạch Pagoda, is one of the most visited temples in the Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh area. It venerates Bà Đen and has a history of over 300 years. It marks the arrival of Buddhism in Tây Ninh province. The temple is situated halfway up Ba Den Mountain.

Bà Đen Temple attracts millions of visitors for pilgrimage every year. 

Bà Đen Temple is not only renowned for its sacredness but also boasts unique and ancient architectural features. For instance, in the forecourt, there are two columns intricately carved with stone dragons dating back to the early 20th century, or the elaborately decorated altar in the main hall, and the majestic yet magnificent Buddha statues. 

• Besides Bà Đen Temple, on Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh, there are other temples such as Linh Sơn Hòa Đồng Temple, Hang Temple (also known as Linh Sơn Long Châu Temple), Trung Temple (also known as Linh Sơn Long Châu Temple), and the most special one is Quan Âm Temple - home to the famous statue of Bodhisattva Quan Âm with the title 'The highest bronze Buddha statue in Asia on the mountaintop'.  

3.2 Participate in Festivals at Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh

The pilgrimage journey will be even more wonderful if visitors come here during the festival season. 

• The first festival that visitors should not miss is the Spring Festival on Bà Đen Mountain. This festival is usually held from the 4th to the end of the lunar January. It mainly focuses on traditional revolutionary festivals and religious activities. This is also the time when Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh welcomes the most tourists because everyone wants to come to pay homage to the Buddha and pray for peace and luck for the new year. 

The festivals on Bà Đen Mountain are bustling. 

• Another famous festival on Bà Đen Mountain that visitors should experience is the Bà Vía Festival. This is considered the most important festival on the mountain every year. The festival takes place from the early morning of the 4th to the end of the 6th of the lunar May. The most important ritual 'Offering Ceremony' will take place on the 5th day - the main day of the Bà Vía Festival. The remaining days usually feature folk games, rituals, as well as offerings and recitations for the wandering souls. 

To fully enjoy the trip to Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh, visitors can choose to go during the festival times. 

3.3 Summit Check-in at Bà Đen Mountain

In addition to its fame as a pilgrimage destination, visitors to Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh can also conquer Bà Đen Mountain itself. With a height of nearly 1000m, it is one of the tallest mountains in the South. Visitors can trek along challenging paths as mentioned by Mytour.

If you aspire to conquer this 'roof of the house,' you can check in at the rocky peak of the mountain. This seemingly lonely rocky outcrop is an excellent spot not only for visitors to admire Tây Ninh from above but also to witness stunning cloud hunting experiences.

Checking in at the summit milestone of Bà Đen Mountain is something every visitor enjoys when conquering this mountainous area. 

Additionally, visitors can check in at the milestone balcony of Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh. This balcony attracts tourists with its year-round cloud-covered scenery and gentle sunlight from the nearly thousand-meter height. Surrounding this milestone area is a flower garden with various species of flowers. Visitors can also take interesting check-in photos with this high-altitude flower garden.

3.4 Exploring Ma Thiên Lãnh

Not only Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh, but this area also features a pristine mountainous hill and lake, known as Ma Thiên Lãnh. Ma Thiên Lãnh, located in Thạnh Tân, allows visitors to combine exploration here with their trip to Bà Đen Mountain.

Ma Thiên Lãnh is considered a beautiful valley in Tây Ninh, boasting a crystal-clear lake resembling a giant mirror, alongside hills and winding, challenging roads that attract adventure seekers.

Ma Thiên Lãnh boasts a stunningly pristine beauty. 

Visitors can experience camping here to enjoy the tranquil space amidst rugged hills and check-in at the Stone Mountain Lake after crossing the Seven-Day Pit. 

3.5 Exploring Bà Đen Station

Bà Đen Station is considered the representative station in the Bà Đen Mountain area due to its scale and grandeur. The station covers a considerable area, reaching approximately 11,000 square meters, with an immensely large capacity of about 8,800 people per hour. Despite being crowded during peak seasons, visitors can still check-in at the front of the station to capture photos with its modern architecture. 

In front of Bà Đen Station is also a beautiful check-in spot. 

Bà Đen Station holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest cable car station. From this station, visitors can purchase tickets to ride the cable car to destinations such as Hang Pagoda or the summit of Bà Đen Mountain. 

3.6 Exploring Vân Sơn Station

While Bà Đen Station is famous for being the largest cable car station, Vân Sơn Station attracts visitors with its architectural and interior design, which are full of artistry. Inside Vân Sơn Station is a blend of modern design and classical art, with colorful vibrant domes. The overall look of this station exudes the atmosphere of European architectural landmarks.

Travelers can freely check in inside Vân Sơn Station. 

Any corner within Vân Sơn Station area can become a beautiful check-in spot for travelers. Therefore, visitors to Bà Đen Mountain can also take the time to visit Vân Sơn Station for exploration. 

3.7 Camping at Dau Tieng Lake

Not far from there, Dau Tieng Lake is a beloved tourist destination for young people in Saigon. This lake possesses a romantic and pristine beauty, to the extent that it gives travelers an extremely relaxing feeling when camping here on weekends. Especially since it's not too far from Ho Chi Minh City, making it convenient for visitors to visit Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh, and camp, have picnics here.

Dau Tieng Lake is an ideal place for gathering with friends. 

4. Accommodation Options for Traveling to Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh

If your travel itinerary spans more than one day, consider the following hotels: 

• Vinpearl Hotel Tây Ninh: A 5-star hotel with high-end services right in the center of Tây Ninh city. 

Vinpearl Hotel Tây Ninh is a luxurious and well-equipped accommodation. 

• Victory Hotel: offering panoramic views of Tây Ninh city

• Sunrise Hotel with modern architectural style and amenities such as swimming pool, bathtub

• Vườn Cau Tây Ninh Hotel not only provides quality accommodations but also various attractive activities such as fishing area, playground, garden area,...

While lacking in romantic landscapes like many other tourist destinations, Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh continues to attract millions of visitors each year. Travelers can combine pilgrimage tourism with exploring and conquering surrounding attractions of Bà Đen Mountain to make their trip more memorable. For the most convenient and comfortable experience, travelers can preview reviews of Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh 2024 and choose Mytour as their companion in the journey of conquering Bà Đen Mountain. Therefore, contact Mytour now via hotline Mytour for detailed itinerary advice.