Ba Den Mountain – Roof of the South
As the highest mountain in South Vietnam, Ba Den Mountain with charming scenes, associated, many thrilling anecdotes. Let’s pocket all the travel experiences with Saco Travel to get ready for the journey to discover this majestic mountain land!
Ba Den Mountain is the most prominent place of Tay Ninh, only about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City, is chosen as a weekend getaway or picnic place for many families as well as young people who love nature. With an altitude of 986m, Ba Den mountain is suitable for exploring during the day or if you like you can choose to camp overnight here will bring very interesting experiences. However, remember to clean up the trash before leaving to protect the environment. The landscape on the top of the mountain is very beautiful and romantic, from above looking down at the poetic scenery with fresh and cool atmosphere.
Introducing Ba Den Mountain
Geographical location
Ba Den Mountain is located in the northeast of Tay Ninh city, 11km from the center, in the territory of Thanh Tan commune. Ba Mountain area has a total area of about 24km2 and is made up of 3 small mountains, namely Heo mountain, Phung mountain and Ba Den mountain.
With an altitude of 986m, the highest in the South, with nicknamed “Roof of the Southeast”. This place is famous for its sacred pagoda system, attracting visitors from all over the world to visit such as Trung Pagoda, Ba Pagoda and Hang Pagoda.
Not only that, it is also owns a rich ecosystem and beautiful scenery. That is why for a long time, this place has been chosen by many backpackers for trekking and conquering nature.
The ideal time to travel to Tay Ninh
Most of Tay Ninh tourists come to offer incense and visit Ba pagoda, so the best time to come here is in the first lunar month. This is the time when the bustling Spring festivals take place, attracting Buddhists from all over the country to pray for a smooth and successful year.
In addition, you can also travel to Tay Ninh from November to May next year. At this time, the weather is sunny, very suitable for camping trips.
How to explore Ba Den Mountain?
Take the cable car to the top of the mountain
After reaching the foot of the mountain, you can choose to take the cable car to Ba Den mountain to relieve fatigue. This way is suitable for older tourists, or children, young people who are afraid of climbing in hot weather can also choose this option to reach the top of the mountain.
Slide experience
This is the most interesting form of experience in the ways to explore. This way to the top of the mountain makes visitors very excited when enjoying the strong and extremely unique feeling.
Ba Den mountain climbing
This is the way to discover Ba Den Mountain of many young people who like the feeling of conquering, not afraid of difficulties, afraid of suffering and taking the most effort. However, if you want to climb, go with a group of people who have gone before or hire a guide to go with you to avoid getting lost or other unwanted situations.
How to get to Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh?
Moving to Ba Den Mountain
The most popular means of transport to travel to Tay Ninh are motorbikes and cars. Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, you go in the direction of National Highway 22A to Trang Bang junction, then turn right and follow provincial road 782 about 50km to Tay Ninh city. At Tay Ninh city roundabout, you continue 11km to reach the Mountain tourist area.
At Saco Travel, you can book a Limousine to go to Tay Ninh to explore Ba Den Mountain!
Moving to the top of the mountain
Use the cable car
For those of you who want to offer incense to Buddha or visit the spiritual tourist area on the top of the mountain, the mountain cable car is the most popular means of saving time and admiring the beautiful natural scenery.
You can also buy a cable ticket to visit Ba Den Mountain at Saco Travel!
Trekking up Ba Den mountain
As for those who want to challenge themselves and fully feel the beauty of nature, they can choose 1 of 6 climbing routes according to each level. In particular, the most popular trekking route is the pagoda road and the electric pole road.
If you want to travel by the remaining roads such as water pipes, Ma Thien Lanh road, Phung mountain road and white stone road, you must have a local guide to show you the way and ensure safety.
Notes when traveling to Ba Den Mountain Tay Ninh
- Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing so that you can easily climb mountains or work in the sun.
- If you’re camping at the top of the mountain, bring warm clothes as temperatures can drop at night.
- Prepare items such as insect repellent, stomach medicine, flu and wound dressing tools…
- Should bring enough water and light food to replenish energy for the body when climbing the mountain.
Besides, to ensure a smooth trip to Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, you can book a Limousine bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Den Mountain at Saco Travel. With just a few simple steps, you are ready for the journey to conquer the “roof of the Southeast”!