Exciting Reasons to Explore the Beauty of Ba Den Mountain

Ba Den Mountain isn't just a place of pilgrimage; it's a destination for adventurers seeking to conquer the southern roof of Vietnam and marvel at its majestic landscapes. Mytour reveals the impressive highlights of Ba Den Mountain in Tây Ninh 2024 that no traveler should miss. Pack your bags and embark on a journey to witness the breathtaking beauty of Ba Den Mountain in Tây Ninh.

1. Where is Ba Den Mountain located?

Ba Den Mountain, situated in Thanh Tan commune, Tây Ninh province, is approximately 8km northeast of Tây Ninh city center. Travelers can easily reach the foot of the mountain by first arriving in Tây Ninh city and then taking a short additional journey.

Due to its close proximity, travelers from nearby provinces in the Southeast often come to admire the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain by motorbike or car. From Ho Chi Minh City, it takes only 2 - 3 hours to reach Ba Den Mountain. Travelers should check today's weather before embarking on their journey.

Ba Den Mountain stands tall amidst the mist.

Overall, the route is relatively easy to navigate. Specifically, if travelers depart from Ho Chi Minh City, they can take National Highway 22A to Trang Bang intersection, and then proceed along Provincial Road 782 to reach Ba Den Mountain.

For those wishing to enjoy more scenery, travelers should turn onto the road in Gò Dầu town before heading to Ba Den Mountain. Although this route takes longer, the landscape along the way is incredibly beautiful, making it ideal for those who love admiring the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain.

Meanwhile, travelers embarking on a journey to explore Ba Den Mountain in Tây Ninh from Tây Ninh bus station can simply take a motorbike or bus directly to the foot of Ba Den Mountain.

2. How tall is Ba Den Mountain?

Ba Den Mountain is part of the historical and cultural relic complex of the same name. This complex consists of three peaks: Pig Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, and Ba Den Mountain. Among them, Ba Den Mountain is the tallest, reaching nearly a thousand meters above sea level.

Ba Den Mountain is not only the roof of the Southeast but also the tallest mountain in the Southern region. According to reviews of Ba Den Mountain, Tây Ninh 2024, Ba Den Mountain stands at an accurate height of 986 meters and is known as the “first sacred mountain”.

With its height and challenging surrounding terrain, Ba Den Mountain is a favorite destination for adventure enthusiasts. Especially for those who seek to conquer its summit and admire the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain, trekking the mountain trails in this area is a must.

3. What does the scenery of Ba Den Mountain offer?

So what makes the scenery of Ba Den Mountain so appealing to travelers? Let's delve into the details together!

3.1 Mountain Peak Milestones

The most interesting point for tourists, especially those who enjoy admiring the

The mountain peak milestone was built by Sun Group in 2022. Since its inception, it has become an unmissable check-in spot for travelers. The circular balcony surrounds the altitude milestone of the “roof of the Southern region”.

Here, tourists can not only capture amazing photos next to the milestone and scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain but also take pictures from any angle in this area. With the gentle natural light, this balcony becomes an incredibly cool photo spot.

Tourists check-in at the mountain peak milestone.

Not only that, but visitors standing here can also admire the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain and the entire Ba Den mountain range and the tranquil city of Tây Ninh in the distance. The most wonderful experience is when visitors come here in the early morning, welcoming the first rays of dawn sunlight.

The surrounding area is also covered with daisies and buckwheat flowers, creating a relaxing scene.

3.2 The world's largest cable car station in the clouds

The Ba Den mountain cable car system consists of 3 stations serving 2 cable car lines to take tourists from the foot of the mountain to the mountain peak, to Hang Pagoda halfway up the mountain, and vice versa. This allows visitors to move to the mountain peak and pagoda more quickly and easily. Additionally, visitors can also admire the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain from above.

Moreover, tourists taking the cable car ride must certainly check-in at the 3 stations of the Ba Den Mountain cable car system. What's more interesting, all 3 stations boast very unique architectural styles.

• Ba Den Station: In 2020, this station was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest cable car station with a total area of 10,959 m². Ba Den Station is located at the foot of the mountain and serves both the Van Son and Hang Pagoda cable car lines. The most prominent feature, aside from its size, is the design of 3 mountain peaks on the station's roof when viewed from the outside. This image symbolizes the 3 peaks of the Ba Den mountain complex: Pig Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, and Ba Den Mountain.  

• Van Son Station: Although not impressive in size, Van Son Station stands out for its interior design, which exudes a classic European style. Stepping into Van Son Station, tourists will feel as if they are entering a famous European landmark. 

The interior architecture of Van Son Station. 

• Hang Pagoda Station: Hang Pagoda Station was built to serve the Hang Pagoda cable car line, which runs directly from the foot of the mountain to Hang Pagoda. This helps pilgrims travel conveniently and save time. 

The latest ticket prices for Ba Den Mountain cable car in Tây Ninh 2024 have been updated with special offers and various ticket types such as combo tickets, VIP tickets, which travelers should research before visiting to admire the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain.

3.3 The Largest Buddha Statue

As a famous pilgrimage tourist destination, the Ba Den Mountain area not only features a sacred temple complex but also boasts a magnificent Buddha statue. Creating a grand and majestic scenery. The Ba Den Mountain Buddha statue, also known as the Tay Bo Da Son Buddha statue, sits atop Ba Den Mountain.

The statue stands at a height of 72 meters and has set two records: the “Highest Bronze Buddha Statue on a Mountain Peak” awarded by the Asia Record Organization, and the “Highest Bronze Buddha Statue in Vietnam on a Mountain Peak” awarded by the Vietnam Record Organization.

The Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is one of the attractions for tourists alongside the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain.

Visitors come here not only to admire the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain or to make pilgrimages, but also to admire the exquisitely crafted Buddha statue.

This tallest Buddha statue carries many special meanings. For instance, the statue wears a crown with carvings of Amitabha Buddha, holding a peace vase tilted upwards to bestow blessings upon people. Or the right hand raised, holding the teaching gesture Karana Mudra, aiming to dispel evil,...

If visitors stand at the foot of the mountain and look up to the summit, the Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara appears in the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain like a miraculous divine figure amidst the mist.

3.4 The Most Attractive Trekking Spots for Mountain Enthusiasts

Besides pilgrimage trips to the temple complex on Ba Den Mountain, there are also many travelers passionate about conquering the Southern roof and enjoying the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain through challenging trails.

Although not as massive as the Hoang Lien Son range in the Northwest, with a height of nearly 1000m, the Ba Den Mountain area also features challenging and difficult trekking routes. Some routes with varying degrees of difficulty favored by adventure enthusiasts include the Temple route, the Electric Pole route, the Ma Thien Lanh route, the Pig Mountain route, the Phoenix Mountain route, and the White Rock route.

Trekking tourists will have the opportunity to take photos on the famous Turtle Head rock formation.

Among these routes, the Electric Pole route and the Temple route are the two easiest to traverse. Conversely, the Ma Thien Lanh route and the White Rock route are the most challenging due to the lack of established trails and numerous stacked boulders.

However, travelers ascending the mountain via the White Rock route will encounter the Stone Tabletop. The Stone Tabletop is a large, flat rock slab often chosen by backpackers as a check-in spot, a resting place, and a camping site. Besides the Stone Tabletop, another rock formation atop Ba Den Mountain beloved by tourists is the Turtle Head rock.

4. Accommodations for Traveling to Enjoy the Scenic Beauty of Ba Den Mountain

Travelers on pilgrimage or to enjoy the scenic beauty of Ba Den Mountain can choose accommodations atop Ba Den Mountain or one of the following hotels for their stay:

• Melia Vinpearl Tây Ninh Hotel: This is the first and only 5-star hotel in Tây Ninh. Melia offers a variety of rooms to cater to the diverse needs of travelers. Guests can enjoy the panoramic view of Ba Den Mountain from the high-floor windows of the hotel.

The Melia Vinpearl Hotel offers a view overlooking the entire city of Tây Ninh.

• Sunrise Hotel: Sunrise Hotel is located in the city center and only 3km from the Holy See of Tây Ninh and 14km from Ba Den Mountain. It is very convenient for travelers to explore and admire the scenery of Ba Den Mountain.

• Victory Tây Ninh Hotel: Similar to the above hotels, Victory Tây Ninh Hotel is located in the city center, allowing guests to easily move between different locations such as the Holy See of Tây Ninh and easily enjoy the view of Ba Den Mountain.

Not only pilgrimage tours or visits to the most famous temples in the South, but Tây Ninh also attracts tourists, especially young people, with countless other interesting attractions. One of them is conquering the peak of the mountain and admiring the scenery of Ba Den Mountain. If travelers want to conquer the roof of the South, do not hesitate to contact the Mytour hotline Mytour for tour booking advice.