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Indulge in delightful cuisines, conquer the mountain, explore the Holy See... These are the joys you can't afford to miss when traveling to Bà Đen Mountain.
With an elevation of 986m above sea level, Bà Đen is the tallest mountain in the Southeast region and is part of the renowned cultural and historical heritage of Tây Ninh province. This makes it one of the country's top tourist destinations. On the journey to Bà Đen Mountain, these 5 experiences below will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Savoring delicious delicacies
Before or after mountain climbing, indulging in the signature specialties of Tây Ninh is a must. This region is the homeland of many delectable dishes that may have slipped your notice. Some noteworthy examples include: Núi Bà snails, Trảng Bàng noodle soup, Tây Ninh shrimp salt with chili, sun-dried rice paper rolls with meat, pomelo sausage, or tamarind rice paper...
Explore the Tây Ninh Holy See, a 'one-of-a-kind' marvel
Also known as the Holy See of Cao Đài, this place is considered the sacred land of the Cao Đài religion. Constructed with reinforced concrete and a unique architectural style blending various artistic influences and different philosophies.
Discover the intriguing legend of Bà Đen Mountain
According to legend, Bà Đen was a girl named Lý Thị Thiên Hương, with enchanting beauty and skin as smooth as rice cakes. Devoted to her faith, she often traveled long distances and climbed mountains to worship Buddha. Unfortunately, one day she encountered evildoers and fiercely resisted; determined not to let them tarnish her reputation, she upheld her virtuous principles and threw herself into a deep abyss.
During her lifetime, Thiên Hương performed many good deeds, and after her death, she became a revered spiritual figure. Moreover, Bà Đen guided King Gia Long to find refuge, and upon ascending to the throne, he bestowed upon her the title of Holy Mother Linh Sơn for the righteous woman of the past. Today, Bà Đen Mountain stands as one of the most famous and sacred temple complexes in Vietnam.
Ascend the mountain via the oldest cable car in Vietnam
In addition to modern cable car systems, there is a cable car system that was built and put into operation in March 1998. Confirmed as the first cable car system in Vietnam, it has a transport capacity of around 1,000 passengers per hour in 2-seat cabins, with a travel time of 15 minutes per trip.
Conquer the mountain by road
There are numerous ways to reach the mountain's summit. Typically, you can choose from the following three routes:
– Electric pole route: quite long but easy to traverse, suitable for those with little mountain climbing experience or not exceptionally fit.
– Pagoda route: steep and rocky, devoid of trees making it scorching in the sun and slippery in the rain. This route is considered hazardous for the less experienced and less fit.
– Ma Thiên Lãnh route: the most challenging, longest, and most beautiful – terms you'll use if you have the opportunity to experience it. However, this route requires mountaineering experience, robust health, and a steadfast spirit.
How to avoid getting lost while mountain climbing
Recently, the incident of 20 students getting lost on Bà Đen Mountain has raised concerns about the survival skills of young adventurers. Hence, a few small tips below will help boost your confidence during hiking/trekking/mountain climbing adventures:
– Stay calm.
– Identify your location using nearby residential areas, campsites, lights, electricity, or the sound of trains and vehicles. If there are no human signs, find a stream/river and follow the flow; the chances of escaping a dangerous area will be significantly higher.
– Mark the path you've taken with some easily recognizable signs.
– Leave a message at the lost location.
– Search for food + water. Avoid colorful mushrooms and strongly scented forest plants.
– Find a safe and warm sleeping spot for shelter. If you can create a fire, that's advisable. If not, try to hang a hammock on a tree or sleep on flat rocks.
As per ione.vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourJanuary 22, 2015
