Ba Den Mountain – Sacred discovery

Ba Den Mountain has poetic scenery, fresh air and is chosen by many tourists as a place to worship, rest or have a weekend picnic with family, relatives and friends. If you are looking to conquer when traveling to Ba Den Mountain, which is known as the roof of the Southeast, do not miss the article below to equip yourself with the necessary luggage for the upcoming trip.

Where is Ba Den Mountain?

Ba Den Mountain, also known as Van Son Mountain, belongs to the cultural and historical relic complex of Ba Den Mountain, located in Thanh Tan commune, Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh province. Located away from 110 km Ho Chi Minh City center to the northwest.

Guide to go from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Den Mountain

The distance from Saigon to Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh is about 110km, there are many means of transportation to come here. However, it is most convenient for you to go by personal means such as cars, motorbikes, etc.

Here are directions from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Den Mountain. You can choose one of the following two routes:

• The first route: National Highway 22A – Trang Bang – Provincial Road 782.
• Second road: National Highway 22A – Trang Bang – Go Dau – National Highway 22B.

How to conquer?

Ba Den mountain landscape complex has an area of about 24 km2, including 3 mountains forming: Heo Mountain, Phung Mountain and Ba Den Mountain.

How high?

Ba Den Mountain is 986m high, the highest mountain in the Southeast.

How to go to?

The distance to Ba Den Mountain is divided into two parts: from the foot of the mountain pagoda and from the pagoda to the top of the mountain.

From the temple to the top of the mountain, there are only three ways to climb, and from the foot of the mountain to the temple, there are 3 ways, which are:

• Take the cable car: taking the cable car is the fastest way to reach the top. You will be traveling on a 1,200m long cable car.
• Walking: many tourists want to climb Ba Den Mountain so that they can both walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain. However, the way up the mountain is quite steep, according to the experience of many people before, you need to prepare carefully and have good health for your trekking journey.
• Go with the slide system.

Visiting pagodas and caves

Ba Den Mountain is a famous scenic spot that is considered a symbol of Tay Ninh province. Spreading from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain is an architectural complex including electricity, pagodas, shrines, towers, … all bearing the characteristics of Buddhist culture and folk beliefs. Some pagodas such as Buddha pagoda, Hang pagoda, Ha pagoda, Trung pagoda, Van Son pagoda, etc. In addition, there are many small caves interwoven here: Thanh Long cave, Ba Co cave, Ba Tuan cave, etc. …

Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda – a spiritual tourist destination associated with the legend of Ba Den Mountain, attracts thousands of tourists to visit each year. Especially on the occasion Festival (January 4-16 every year), there are many attractive programs imbued with national cultural identity, attracting many tourists to make pilgrimages to the Buddha and attend the ceremony festival.

Legend has it that Ba Den was Denh, the son of an official in Trang Bang, ordained as a Buddha and died on the mountain. After, he appeared to help people in the area during the years of bad harvest or when people encountered unjust things.

The temple was built in the 18th century and has undergone many restorations. The most recent restoration and construction was in 1997. The pagoda still retains 2 green stone pillars carved in the time of To Tam Hoa (1919) in the front street, each column is 5.4m high and 0.45m in diameter. In addition, the typical beauty of Vietnamese temple architecture still exists at Ba Den Pagoda.

Sightseeing

With an altitude of 986m, the top is covered by clouds all year round and looks like a beautiful place. Watching the sunrise or sunset on the mountain will also be extremely dreamy.

• Climbing on the pagoda road

The temple road is the easiest way to go because there is a fairly clear trail, located right in the temple complex, suitable for those who do not have climbing experience. On the way, you will see wild trees growing quite dense, there are many large rocky slopes that are difficult to climb. In return, the verdant scenery along the poetic pagoda road is quite ideal for you to check in.

• Climbing by electric poles road

The electric pole road is a road that many hikers love. Climbing by this road, visitors will be able to go through the forest and cool scenery. The electric poles are numbered from 1-117, quite easy to go without fear of getting lost. Medium went and stopped to rest, admire the beautiful scenery at electricity poles 55, 65.

• Climbing through the water pipe road

Climbing through water pipes is both adventurous and exciting. In addition to walking and sightseeing, sometimes you have to go through the water pipe.

• Climbing by other ways

In addition to the roads mentioned above, there are other roads to the top of the mountain such as: Ma Thien Lanh Road, Phung Mountain Road, HCM road and white stone road. In general, these roads are quite difficult to go and easy to get lost for those who have not experienced climbing.

Depending on the health and fitness of each person, it can take up to 2 days to reach the top of the mountain. You can camp overnight in the mountains. Camping definitely leave visitors with many unforgettable impressions.

What to eat?

Feel free to enjoy Tay Ninh specialties when traveling to Tay Ninh in particular. If you have come to Ba Den Mountain, absolutely do not miss the following delicious dishes!

Grapefruit spring rolls

Nem pomelo is a dish made from ingredients such as grapefruit peel, papaya, banana leaves, chili, star fruit, etc. This is a vegan dish that does not cause boredom.

Trang Bang soup cake

Trang Bang cake soup is famous for its sweet broth, tender pork, especially the stewed pork leg.

Ba Den Mountain tourism promises to bring you and your loved ones a wonderful vacation. Hope the information on this article will help you travel more smoothly. Saco Travel wish you have a happy trip and successfully conquer Ba Den Mountain!