Tây Ninh tourism is gaining increasing recognition on the map of Vietnamese tourism. This place has many advantages to captivate travelers from all over. Stay on trend with Tây Ninh tourist destinations for some amazing photo opportunities.
Tây Ninh - a land of diverse cultures with genuine people
Tây Ninh - a tranquil land under the sun with majestic mountainous landscapes and numerous unique tourist attractions. It is a province in the Southeast region, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and the capital Phnom Penh of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Tây Ninh becomes a destination for Saigonese tourists looking for a change of atmosphere on weekends.
From once a rugged mountainous region, Tây Ninh has now become home to three brotherly ethnic groups: the Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chàm. Most of them are migrants from northern and central provinces, coming here for trading and exchanging goods. Gradually, they settled here and integrated into the peaceful countryside life, which also gradually influenced their personalities.
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Must-Visit Hotspots in Tây Ninh for Check-Ins
1. Charming Water Landmarks
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Dầu Tiếng Lake
Dầu Tiếng Lake is perhaps the ultimate check-in spot for young travelers here, especially with the iconic bridge protruding into the lake, a must-capture moment for anyone returning. Located 20km from Tây Ninh city, Dầu Tiếng Lake is a vast artificial lake (270 km²), also one of the largest man-made lakes in Vietnam.
Dầu Tiếng Lake is renowned for its blend of natural and man-made beauty, transforming from a wilderness into a popular destination beloved by many tourists. Amidst the vast lake surface, there are intriguing islands such as Xỉn Island, Đồng Bò Island, Trảng Island,.. Occasionally, local people's rustic wooden boats can be seen on the lake. The clear water, lush green surroundings, and romantic atmosphere, along with various recreational activities like boating, camping, fishing, contribute significantly to the allure of Dầu Tiếng Lake for international travelers.
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Rock Mountain Lake
Rock Mountain Lake in Tây Ninh is often likened to Đà Lạt's Tuyền Lâm Lake. Although there aren't many entertainment options here, it's perhaps the peaceful and quiet atmosphere that attracts visitors. At Rock Mountain Lake, you can organize delightful picnic parties with your friends, isn't that exciting?
2. A Green Destination for Nature Lovers
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Ma Thiên Lãnh Tourist Area
Ma Thiên Lãnh Stone Lake or Ma Thiên Lãnh Valley, is one of Tây Ninh's must-visit tourist spots. Particularly, because it's still quite pristine, secluded, and relatively unknown, make sure to include this name, Ma Thiên Lãnh, in your Tây Ninh travel guide if you plan to visit Tây Ninh!
At Ma Thiên Lãnh, there's a stream flowing through, making the scenery here much more beautiful and poetic. Particularly, what embellishes the natural landscape of Ma Thiên Lãnh is the random arrangement of stacked rocks on both banks. Coming here, you'll surely have a stunning virtual album to look at!
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Long Điền Sơn Tourist Area
Another suggestion for Tây Ninh tourism destinations is Long Điền Sơn Tourist Area. With the advantage of being quite close to other tourist spots, approximately 3km from Bà Đen Mountain and 5km from the city, traveling to Long Điền Sơn is relatively simple and convenient.
Long Điền Sơn Tourist Area, also known as Green Snail Island
This place not only offers vast spaces but also is divided into various entertainment areas for you to explore to your heart's content. Here, you can experience many exciting games such as high-speed slides, 4-lane surfing, 5D cinema, F1 racing, Entertainment fishing, Zoo (outdoor activities - camping), water park...
Especially, if you come with a group, consider staying overnight to organize team-building activities with friends: bonfires, buffet by the shore, floating market buffet... extremely attractive and novel.
- Lò Gò Xa Mát National Park
Located about 30km northwest of Tây Ninh city is Lò Gò – Xa Mát National Park, marking the transition between the Central Highlands and the Southeast region.
Lò Gò Xa Mát National Park boasts distinctive features, a rich ecosystem, home to many bird species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam, making it a highly attractive Tây Ninh tourist destination. Here, besides exploring the diverse forest areas, you can also paddle down the Vàm Cỏ Đông river or cycle through the forest.
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Chàng Riệc Forest
Known as one of Tây Ninh's well-known tourist destinations, Chàng Riệc Forest is not only an ecotourism site but also an important historical site of Tây Ninh. Enduring heavy bombings from the American military, Chàng Riệc Forest has survived through the heroic historical periods, standing tall and proud amidst Tây Ninh. The serene and tranquil scenery here always brings relaxation to visitors.
Here, you'll find ancient trees so massive that two or three people can't encircle them, with lush greenery covering the pathways, accompanied by the chirping of birds and the rustle of the wind through the branches, offering a deeply relaxing experience.
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3. Explore the Most Beautiful Pagodas in Tây Ninh
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Bà Đen Mountain
Bà Đen Mountain is the tallest peak in the Southern region of Vietnam, standing at 986m. Visiting Bà Đen Mountain offers two main activities for you to explore: conquering the peak and pilgrimage to the sacred Bà Đen Pagoda. Bà Đen Pagoda is an architectural marvel with unique and grand design.
Due to its location right on the summit of Bà Đen Mountain, you can choose to ascend either by stairs or by cable car. Bà Đen Pagoda is renowned as a sacred temple, attracting many visitors to pray for good fortune and smooth sailing in life.
In addition to pilgrimage at Bà Đen Pagoda, many people, especially those who love exploration, often choose to conquer the roof of the Southern region. With a height of nearly 1000m, the trek is not too challenging, making conquering Bà Đen Mountain a popular choice. Standing on the summit, you can freely admire the scenery of the mountainous forests and lush green fields. Don't forget to witness the sunrise or sunset, it will be a truly exciting experience in your journey!
- Thiền Lâm Gò Kén Pagoda
Apart from the famous tourist spots in Tây Ninh, the area also attracts visitors with its grand temples featuring magnificent architecture. Besides Bà Đen Pagoda, Thiện Lâm Gò Kén Pagoda is another sacred temple worth visiting. It is considered the oldest temple in Tây Ninh, drawing many pilgrims from afar seeking blessings.
It can be said that Gò Kén Pagoda is a blend of ancient and modern architecture. Here, you can visit famous structures like the shrine of the Laughing Buddha, the Five Elements Mountain, or the nine-story Bảo Tháp Xá Lợi tower...
- Cao Đài Holy See Tây Ninh
Cao Đài Holy See Tây Ninh, also known as the Holy Temple, is a large architectural complex located within the suburban area. It's about a 5km journey from downtown Tây Ninh. The Cao Đài Holy See, another name for the Holy Temple, is one of the famous tourist spots in Tây Ninh that you shouldn't miss. It's a large architectural structure situated within the suburban area. It's about a 5km journey from downtown Tây Ninh.
The Cao Đài Holy See in Tây Ninh is a must-visit destination | Photo: Collection.
One distinctive feature of this Holy See's architecture is that it's entirely constructed with reinforced concrete and the overall structure is in the shape of a Dragon-Horse facing westward. Upon arriving here, you'll be amazed by the vast and stunning scenery, resembling a foreign land. The Tây Ninh Holy See covers an area of over 1km² and comprises various architectural structures. The main Holy See is approximately 100m long with 12 entrances. According to Tây Ninh travel tips, the main ceremony here usually takes place at noon every day, and visitors are required to remove their shoes outside and follow the Holy See's regulations.
With its unique architecture, the Cao Đài Holy See combines Eastern and Western philosophical views, representing a harmonious synthesis of spiritual elements. The symbol of Cao Đài is depicted as an eye within a triangle, symbolizing the Supreme Being. The entrance to the Holy See consists of 12 gates, each adorned with carvings of the Four Holy Beasts (dragon, unicorn, tortoise, phoenix) and lotus flowers.
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Bình Thạnh Ancient Tower
Located on the left bank of the Vàm Cỏ Đông River, the Bình Thạnh Ancient Tower is the ancient land of the Óc Eo culture dating back to the 8th century. This ancient tower stands 10 meters tall, with each side measuring 5 meters, aligned perfectly along the four cardinal directions: East, West, South, and North.
Constructed using fired bricks and adorned with stone decorations, resembling the architectural style of Cham towers in the Central region. The Bình Thạnh Ancient Tower is built with remarkable solidity and sophistication, with decorative motifs repeated gradually towards the top, featuring numerous angles and bas-reliefs embellishing the tower. Evaluated as an extremely sturdy architectural structure, it has withstood the test of time since the 8th century, remarkably preserved without significant damage.
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Thai Son Temple on Mount Cau
Although Thai Son Temple is not located within Tây Ninh province, it is still a must-visit destination for your Tây Ninh travel itinerary due to its presence in the Cau Mountain tourist area. With its 9-story structure towering 36 meters high, Thai Son Temple stands majestically amidst a vast expanse of sky. Renowned from ancient times as a sacred site, Thai Son Temple attracts visitors from far and wide to pay homage and seek blessings.
4. Explore New and Exciting Tourist Destinations in Tây Ninh
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Bamboo Stream
If you're seeking an enticing tourist destination in Tây Ninh, don't forget to visit Bamboo Stream. It's named as such because the surrounding area of this rushing stream is adorned with lush bamboo forests, creating a stunningly beautiful scenery.
Visiting Bamboo Stream allows you to enjoy a fresh atmosphere, admire the majestic natural scenery, and immerse yourself in the cool, refreshing water. While Bamboo Stream in Tây Ninh may not be a new destination, it consistently attracts a large number of visitors, especially on weekends.
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Nam Trang Experience Farm
A must-visit tourist destination in Tây Ninh whenever you have the opportunity to travel here. Established in 2016, with a large area and produced according to GlobalGAP standards, Nam Trang Experience Farm supplies vegetables to the Nam Trang store chain and supermarket systems.
When visiting the farm, domestic tourists can relax and unwind after stressful days of work. Here, amidst the fresh air and lush greenery, one's spirits are significantly uplifted.
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Vineyard
One of the highly popular tourist destinations in Tây Ninh that attracts visitors is the Tây Ninh vineyard. Compared to those in Ninh Thuận, the vineyards in Tây Ninh may not be vast, but they are renowned for their ripe, fragrant grapes, drawing many visitors for sightseeing and grape tasting.
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Forest Vineyard
Being one of the trending tourist spots in Tây Ninh lately, the Tây Ninh forest vineyard belongs to the wine production company Cry. When visiting the vineyard, besides taking amazing 'Instagrammable' photos, you can also enjoy forest grapes on the spot. After exploring the vineyard, there are grape-derived products available for purchase as gifts for your loved ones and friends.
5. Explore Culture and History
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Central Office Base of the Southern Bureau
A must-visit destination in Tây Ninh is the Central Office Base of the Southern Bureau. This place holds great significance in the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans. Visitors can explore and learn about the remaining relics here. It is divided into two main areas: the relic area and the memorial area. Visitors will gain insights into the hardships endured by previous generations to maintain the peace of the nation.
Currently, this historical site has been reorganized into two main areas including the relic area and the memorial area. It still preserves the traces of the houses and workplaces of our revolutionary comrades. Therefore, visiting here gives you the opportunity to explore somewhat the life during the revolutionary years and understand better the hardships that previous generations went through for the sake of national peace.
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Mộc Bài International Border Gate
As the largest southern land border gate on the Vietnam-Cambodia border, Mộc Bài Border Gate plays a crucial role in our country's infrastructure. When you visit the border gate, you can cross into Cambodia to explore the beautiful land or purchase tax-free goods here. With activities at the border gate continuously developing, the area is becoming increasingly bustling and lively.
Considered the largest southern land border gate on the Vietnam-Cambodia border route, Mộc Bài Border Gate holds a highly significant infrastructure position in our country. Just about 1000m south of National Highway 22A, you will reach this border gate. It's a bustling area where you can cross into Cambodia and explore this beautiful land.
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