Embark on a day of exhausting check-ins at Bà Đen Mountain cable car

In addition to spiritual tourism with famous ancient sites in Tây Ninh province - the area of Bà Đen Mountain, travel enthusiasts are also fascinated by cloud hunting and conquering the “Roof of Southern Vietnam” where lush green forests cover the mountain peak area. Moreover, visitors to Tây Ninh cannot miss the Bà Đen Mountain cable car - a place where just lifting your camera will capture incredibly beautiful 'Instagrammable' photos.

1. Introduction to Bà Đen Mountain cable car

1.1 Information about Bà Đen Mountain cable car routes

Just a few years ago, tourists visiting Tây Ninh for pilgrimage tourism had to face crowded queues. Now, the two Bà Đen Mountain cable car routes have elevated Tây Ninh tourism to a new level. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Bà Đen Mountain from nearly a thousand meters high and admire the artistic architecture of all three cable car stations.

Bà Đen Mountain cable car is located in Thạnh Tân, Tây Ninh City, Tây Ninh Province. More precisely, from the center of Tây Ninh City, tourists head northwest for about 11km to reach the area of Bà Đen Mountain and the modern cable car system here.

The Bà Đen Mountain cable car was put into operation in 2020, allowing tourists to travel from the foot of the mountain to the summit or to Chùa Hang halfway up the mountain - a place visited by many for worship and pilgrimage tourism. Sitting on the cable car, tourists only take less than 10 minutes to reach their desired destination instead of spending 4 to 5 hours as before.

The cable car is not only modernly invested in terms of routes and stations but also carefully selected in terms of cabins. The Bà Đen Mountain cable car cabins are spacious, accommodating 8 - 10 people at a time. This is a plus point for those traveling with family or in groups. It's amazing if tourists can admire the majestic scenery of Bà Đen Mountain, Tây Ninh from above together.

The Bà Đen Mountain cable car makes it more convenient for tourists to move around.

To meet the demand from a large number of tourists, Bà Đen Mountain cable car is divided into two routes with three modern stations:

The first route is the Vân Sơn route: this cable car route will take tourists from the foot of the mountain to the summit. How long is the Bà Đen cable car? This route has a total length of 1847m and 113 cabins. It helps tourists conquer the “roof of Southern Vietnam” without spending much time or effort climbing the mountain. Moreover, with a travel distance of nearly 2000m, tourists can enjoy moments admiring the scenery of Bà Đen Mountain.

The second route is the Chùa Hang route: this cable car route will take tourists from the foot of the mountain directly to Chùa Hang located halfway up the mountain. With a total length of 1210m and 78 cabins, pilgrims will reach the Bà Pagoda and Hang Pagoda complex faster, saving energy for worshiping.

1.2 Route to Bà Đen Mountain cable car

Bà Đen Mountain is located in the northern part of Tây Ninh province, so tourists from all over the country can easily reach Tây Ninh via various routes.

If tourists are coming from Ho Chi Minh City or from provinces in the south heading to Tây Ninh passing through Ho Chi Minh City, they can continue on National Highway 22A to Trảng Bàng Intersection and then proceed to Bà Đen Mountain.

Tourists can choose to travel by motorbike to Bà Đen Mountain.

If tourists travel from the central region to Tây Ninh, they can take National Highway 14 and then turn onto DT744 to reach Tây Ninh province and Bà Đen Mountain.

1.3 Tips for Bà Đen Mountain cable car trip

If having to travel a long distance to get to Bà Đen Mountain, tourists should choose buses or cars as means of transportation to avoid rain or sunshine, ensuring health for the journey.

If driving a motorbike to Tây Ninh to explore the Bà Đen Mountain cable car, especially tourists on a one-day trip from Saigon to Tây Ninh, it's advisable to start early in the morning. Although starting early in the morning can be quite challenging, on the way, the weather is cool, tourists don't get tired because of the sun, and they can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bà Đen Mountain in the early mist.

Tourists should also choose the right time to have the best experience at the Bà Đen Mountain cable car. The best time is when tourists conquer the mountain in the dry season, with beautiful sunny weather and no rain. Conversely, tourists should avoid going in the rainy season because the roads will be slippery and wet.

2. Admire the panoramic view of Bà Đen Mountain cable car

It doesn't have to be a long day trip. If tourists are busy, just one day is enough to conquer the summit of Bà Đen Mountain by cable car and admire the panoramic view of the majestic mountain forest here.

In case tourists choose a tour to Tây Ninh for more than one day, they can combine exploring the Bà Đen Mountain cable car with experiencing the summit of Bà Đen Mountain and pilgrimage to Chùa Bà Đen.

Since the two Bà Đen Mountain cable car routes started operating, tourists visiting Bà Đen Mountain can admire and check in from every corner.

2.1 Check-in at Bà Đen Station

What sets the Bà Đen Mountain cable car apart from other cable car systems is its unique design style. Bà Đen Station serves both the Vân Sơn and Chùa Hang Bà Đen Mountain cable car routes.

From the outside, Bà Đen Station impresses with its vaulted roof inspired by the three mountains in the Bà Đen Mountain complex, including Bà Đen Mountain, Heo Mountain, and Phụng Mountain.

Bà Đen Station - the world's largest cable car station.

Inside the station, visitors also enjoy a great experience as the entire roof is made of heat-resistant material. Therefore, no matter how crowded it gets, guests won't feel hot. Moreover, in the central hall of Bà Đen Station, there are five large columns symbolizing the five ancient trees protected by Mother Mountain and representing the five rice bundles of the local people with hopes for a bountiful harvest.

Not only that, Bà Đen Station is the world's largest cable car station officially recognized by the Guinness World Records. With an ultra-wide area of 10,959m2, Bà Đen Station can accommodate over 8,800 people per hour.

2.2 Check-in at Vân Sơn Station

While not the largest station in the world, Vân Sơn Station of Bà Đen cable car is incredibly attractive to visitors who come here to admire and take photos due to its interior architecture full of artistic flair.

Visitors will certainly be amazed when stepping into Vân Sơn Station. This station serves the Vân Sơn cable car line - the line for tourists who want to conquer the peak of Bà Đen Mountain.

Whether visitors have been impressed by the designs of Spanish architect Gaudi or not, the lines of Vân Sơn Station's interior will still surprise them with its uniqueness. The vibrant and unconventional color combinations make the colors on the curved roof here extremely impressive.

Vân Sơn Station with its incredibly impressive design.

Especially, large glass windows are installed near the ceiling and around the doors to ensure natural light for the entire station space. This is one of the factors that help the check-in photos of visitors have the most beautiful light, enhancing the clarity of the lines.

In addition, the Vân Sơn Station area is paved with sandstone, making the space here more luxurious and appealing. Furthermore, the murals designed on the walls are colorful collective paintings inspired by the famous Tây Ninh Holy See of the Caodaism. All of these factors make Vân Sơn Station more artistic than ever.

Therefore, it can be said that no matter which angle visitors take photos in this station, they will all capture great photos. Visitors to Tây Ninh for a day visit this station will feel like they are in some classic European architecture.

 2.3 Check-in at Chùa Hang Station

Matching the grandeur of Bà Đen Station - the world's largest cable car station - or the Vân Sơn Station resembling a unique piece of art, Chùa Hang Station also impresses visitors with a design reminiscent of a temple.

Chùa Hang Station resembles a temple.

The vaulted roof corners of Chùa Hang Station are designed like curved blades. Standing out not only with warm golden tones reminiscent of Buddhism but also featuring the meditating figure of Buddha Gautama, Chùa Hang Station serves the cable car route from the foot of the mountain to the temple complex on Bà Đen Mountain. Hence, the architectural style of Bà Đen Cable Car, Chùa Hang Station, is imbued with temple characteristics.

2.4 Admire the Bà Đen Mountain area from above

Sitting on the cable car, travelers will behold the entire panorama of the Bà Đen Cable Car area. The higher they ascend, the more majestic the scenery unfolds before them.

Approaching the summit, visitors can even glimpse the developing city of Tây Ninh from afar. Travelers can take check-in photos with the backdrop of Bà Đen Mountain inside the cable car cabin to commemorate their exploration of the Bà Đen Cable Car and conquering the roof of Southern Vietnam.

The scenery of Bà Đen Mountain is breathtaking when viewed from the cable car.

As mentioned in the previous sections, travelers conquering the summit of Bà Đen Mountain should take the Vân Sơn cable car route. Stepping out of the cable car, visitors will reach the mountain peak balcony - at an altitude of 986 meters - the highest point in the Southern region of our country.

The mountain peak balcony is circular like a tray surrounding the altitude marker. Visitors will feel like they're in the flower gardens of Da Lat as the mountain peak balcony is filled with flowers like impatiens and orchids.

This is considered the best spot for cloud hunting and witnessing the spectacular sunrise in the Southeastern region in general and the Southern region in particular. Travelers can gaze at the dreamy clouds floating at eye level.

 2.5 Immerse into the celestial realm of Buddhism with Buddha statues 

Not only checking in at the 'roof of Southern Vietnam,' the Bà Đen Cable Car also helps pilgrims travel to their destination in just 8 minutes without having to queue as before. Travelers taking the Bà Đen Cable Car for pilgrimage should choose the Chùa Hang cable car route from the foot of the mountain straight to the temples on the mountain's slope.

Here, besides paying homage, seeking blessings, and luck at temples such as Ba Den Temple and Hang Pagoda, visitors can also admire the 72-meter-high statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. The Bodhisattva statue is cast from over 170 tons of red bronze and inspired by the Bodhisattva statue from the Ly Dynasty. The Bodhisattva statue, along with the cloud and three water drops, symbolizes the local people's desire for favorable weather.

This is also the statue holding the record for the 'Highest bronze Bodhisattva statue in Asia on top of a mountain.'

3. Detailed information about Ba Den Mountain Cable Car 

3.1 Ba Den Mountain Cable Car Ticket Prices 2023

The latest updated ticket prices for Ba Den Mountain Cable Car in 2023, valid from June 1st to December 31st, 2023, are as follows:

• Tickets for residents within Tây Ninh province

• Round-trip cable car tickets for Vân Sơn peak route: 300,000 VND/adult; 200,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• Round-trip cable car tickets for Chùa Hang route: 200,000 VND/adult; 120,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• Tickets for non-residents of Tây Ninh province

• Round-trip cable car tickets for Vân Sơn peak route: 350,000 VND/adult; 250,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• Round-trip cable car tickets for Chùa Hang route: 250,000 VND/adult; 150,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• One-way cable car tickets for Chùa Hang route: 150,000 VND/adult; 100,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• Combo tickets

• Combo tickets for 2 cable car routes Vân Sơn - Chùa Hang: 500,000 VND/adult; 350,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• Combo tickets for Vân Sơn cable car route - Lunch Buffet: 500,000 VND/adult; 350,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

• Combo tickets for 2 cable car routes + Lunch Buffet: 600,000 VND/adult; 450,000 VND/child height from 1 - 1.4m.

Children under 1m tall ride the Ba Den Mountain cable car for free. In addition, the Ba Den Mountain Cable Car complex also offers other types of tickets to serve tourists such as Buffet tickets at Vân Sơn restaurant and VIP tickets for each route.

3.2 Operating Hours of Ba Den Mountain Cable Car

The operating hours of the Ba Den Mountain cable car routes to Vân Sơn peak and Chùa Hang vary depending on the time.

• Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 

• Vân Sơn route: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• Chùa Hang route: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• Weekends (Saturday and Sunday):

• Vân Sơn route: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Chùa Hang route:  6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

4. Travel Tips for Ba Den Mountain Cable Car

To optimize the trip on Ba Den Mountain cable car, firstly, travelers should choose to take the Vân Sơn cable car route to visit the peak of Ba Den Mountain. After exploring and taking photos at the Ba Den Mountain area, travelers can walk down to Chùa Hang to visit the temple and the peace bridge. Next, take the cable car from Chùa Hang station back to Ba Den station. This way, travelers can experience both cable car routes, while having enough time to explore both the mountain peak and the temple complex at Ba Den Mountain.

Travelers should take note when visiting Ba Den Mountain cable car.

Furthermore, travelers will not be allowed to bring food from elsewhere or self-prepared food into the tourist area. To save costs and avoid overcharging, travelers should purchase combo tickets, buffet tickets including cable car ticket prices and meals.

Moreover, combo ticket prices are usually cheaper than buying individual tickets for each route. Therefore, travelers should purchase combo tickets to optimize both cost and experience when traveling on Ba Den Mountain cable car. Combo tickets will not have specific regulations, travelers can use them at any time they prefer. The Ba Den Mountain cable car system is gradually modernizing the Ba Den Mountain tourist area in Tay Ninh, elevating travelers' tourism experiences to a completely different level. In addition, travelers can also contact the Ba Den Mountain cable car phone number to book tickets directly.

Furthermore, to experience the cable car routes at Ba Den Mountain, travelers can immediately contact the consultant at Mytour Mytour for immediate tour booking advice.