Why choose this Ho Chi Minh City tour ?
Escape the big city to spend a day in Tay Ninh – a mountainous area near the Vietnamese – Cambodian border. Visit Black Lady Mountain for stunning views and intriguing Buddhist temples and caves; followed by Cao Dai Holy Temple to learn first-hand about the unique fusion religion of the Cao Dai sect.
Highlights:
– Take an exhilarating cable-car ride to the Black Lady Mountain for a panoramic view of this beautiful region
– Get a glimpse into the Buddhist temples and caves carved into the mountain that house monks and nuns
– Visit Cao Dai Holy Temple and gain fascinating insight into the unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity forming the CaoDaism religion
– Watch ceremonies and take photos from the galleries.
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What makes Full-day Cao Dai Temple And Black Lady Mountain From HCM City a unique experience ?
We will first head to Cao Dai Holy Temple in this tour. This temple includes complex houses, administrative offices, and residences for officials and adepts and also a hospital of traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine that attracts people from all over the south for treatments. Cao Dai Temple is surprising you with its colorful decoration on the wall, ceiling and the pillars. The temple is home to Cao Dai sects who practice a unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity.
Have lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to Black Lady Mountain, approximately 11 kilometers to the Northeast of Tay Ninh, an area near the Vietnamese – Cambodian Border. Black Lady Mountain consists of three major mountains covering an area of 24 kilometers and reaching an altitude of 986 meters. Conquering the 986-meter-high mountain, the highest in the nation’s southeastern region, might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful temples and caves at Black Lady Mountain used to house Buddhist monks and nuns remain largely undisturbed. Soaring on the cable car, we can take a panoramic view of a waterfall under the glistening sun, mysterious caves and dense forest. However, if visitors do not want to go by cable car, they can trek to the top of the mountain.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Caution: Visitors are only asked to wear trousers or skirts covering the knee, Don’t forget to remove your hats, coats, and shoes before stepping inside the temple.
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Full-day Cao Dai Temple And Black Lady Mountain From HCM City Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Bottled drinking water
- Lunch
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Not Included
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Hoi An Express Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
