1. Ba Den Mountain Ice Cream - A Unique Specialty Only Available at Sun World Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain Ice Cream – creative cuisine in the heart of Tay Ninh (Image: collected)
1.1 Origin of Ba Den Mountain Ice Cream
Ba Den Mountain Ice Cream was developed by Sun World Ba Den Mountain tourist area to offer visitors a new culinary experience when visiting Tay Ninh. The idea for this ice cream originated from a desire to combine local cultural features with creative ways of enjoying it, aiming to create a memorable mark for each journey to conquer Ba Den Mountain.
To complete the product, the product development team spent many months researching to create flavors suitable for Vietnamese tastes, while also combining unique designs inspired by the prominent works of the tourist area such as cable car cabins, cable car stations, the 986m summit milestone, and lotus flowers. Each ice cream is meticulously crafted, from the selection of ingredients to the production process, all aiming to ensure the highest quality and aesthetics.
1.2 Distinctive features that create the Ba Den Mountain ice cream brand
What makes Ba Den Mountain ice cream different is the perfect combination of flavor and form. Instead of ordinary ice creams, each product here is designed in the shape of characteristic symbols of Ba Den Mountain such as cable car cabins, cable car stations, the 986m summit milestone, and Buddhist lotus flowers.
In addition to the ice cream, the packaging and presentation are also given special attention, making it easy for visitors to take photos for check-in and share on social networks. Thanks to the meticulous attention to every small detail, Ba Den Mountain ice cream is not just a simple snack but has become an indispensable part of the journey to explore Sun World Ba Den Mountain.
2. 5 attractive flavors of Ba Den Mountain ice cream that you cannot miss
2.1 Rice-flavored Ice Cream - Rich Traditional Flavor
Rice ice cream cabin - Traditional Vietnamese flavor blended with a refreshing sweetness (Image: Collected)
Rice-flavored ice cream offers a rich traditional flavor of Vietnamese culinary culture, designed in the shape of an exquisite cable car cabin. The rice ice cream at Ba Den Mountain is meticulously prepared from selected fresh glutinous rice, combined with smooth and creamy milk, creating a harmonious blend of richness and refreshment.
The process of making rice ice cream is elaborate, from selecting high-quality fresh glutinous rice to mixing it with fresh cream according to a standard ratio. The mildly sweet taste blends with the characteristic aroma of glutinous rice, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Many visitors comment that this flavor evokes childhood memories and is rich in traditional cultural identity.
2.2 Passion Fruit Ice Cream - Refreshingly Tart Flavor
Cool passion fruit ice cream, uniquely designed in the shape of the Ba Den Mountain cable car station (Image: Collected)
Passion fruit ice cream, with its refreshingly tart flavor, offers a delightful sensation, especially suitable for the hot and humid climate of Southern Vietnam. The product is designed in the shape of a cable car station, realistically depicting the structure that holds the Guinness World Record for the world's largest cable car station at Ba Den Mountain.
Passion fruits are selected from reputable growing areas, ensuring a moderate tartness and natural aroma. When savoring it, visitors will experience a light tartness that stimulates the taste buds, followed by the gentle sweetness of fresh cream spreading in the mouth. This is an ideal choice for those who want to cool down after a tiring mountain climb.
2.3 Chocolate Ice Cream - Rich Flavor
Chocolate ice cream - Creative shape of the 986m landmark (Image: collected)
Inspired by the 986m peak - a sacred milestone of the conquering journey, chocolate ice cream makes a strong impression from the first glance with its unique shape like a miniature mountain peak. The smooth, dark brown shell not only enhances the elegance but also reveals the rich flavor waiting to be discovered inside.
The rich flavor of chocolate melts in the smooth, creamy base, leaving a feeling of just enough sweetness, just enough depth. As soon as it touches the tongue, a gentle bitterness spreads, then gradually gives way to a sweet and delicate aftertaste - like a perfect harmony between opposites and balance. The modern, eye-catching design makes this ice cream not only delicious but also "Instagrammable," very popular with young people who love virtual living and gourmets.
2.4 Strawberry Ice Cream - Sweet Fruit Flavor
Lotus-shaped strawberry ice cream - a refreshing gift in the spiritual space of Ba Den (Image: collected)
Like a lotus flower rising in the mountains, strawberry ice cream at Ba Den Mountain has the soft, elegant shape of the sacred flower in Buddhism. The gentle pink color evokes a sense of peace, very suitable for the characteristic spiritual space here.
The strawberries used are fresh, safely grown strawberries, retaining their plumpness and original flavor. When combined with the smooth, fresh cream, the flavor becomes harmonious, mild, easy to eat and especially suitable for children, women or those who love natural fruit flavors. Not just a dish, the ice cream also carries the meaning of luck and peace of mind, in the spirit of a pilgrimage to the sacred land.
2.5 Jackfruit Ice Cream - Southern Specialty
Unique ice cream collection at Sun World Nui Ba Den (Image: collected)
Inspired by the Bodhi leaf and the image of the Hang Pagoda station, jackfruit-flavored ice cream offers a refreshing experience that evokes a sense of nostalgia. The shape of the leaf symbolizes the Buddhist spirit, delicately recreated as a peaceful greeting in a spiritual space.
The inside of the ice cream is made from sweet ripe jackfruit – a characteristic fruit of the South, combined with a layer of smooth, creamy milk, creating a light, rich, and naturally fragrant sensation. When enjoyed, the gentle sweetness of the jackfruit blends with the cool mountain breeze, bringing a feeling of serenity, closeness, and fond memories. More than just a light snack, the Bodhi leaf ice cream also carries a spiritual message: slow down and appreciate the peacefulness of simple things.
3. Unique Ice Cream Styles at Nui Ba Den
Nui Ba Den iconic ice cream collection – a "super hot" check-in (Image: collected)
3.1 Cable Car Shaped Ice Cream - Super Cool Virtual Check-in
Cable car-shaped ice cream is one of the most loved designs at Nui Ba Den, realistically recreating the modern cable car cabin of the resort. With its characteristic yellow color and exquisite details, this ice cream becomes an indispensable ideal prop for virtual check-ins in tourists' photo albums.
The meticulously crafted cabin design is vividly modeled from fresh cream. Holding it, visitors feel like they are holding a miniature cable car, creating incredibly impressive photos with the majestic mountain scenery in the background.
Many influencers and travel bloggers have chosen the Ba Den Mountain cream shaped like a cable car as the theme for their social media posts, helping to spread the image of the tourist area to a large number of friends and followers.
3.2 Mountain Peak Milestone Cream - A Symbol of Conquest
The cream model simulating the 986m milestone on the top of Ba Den Mountain carries a strong message of perseverance and the will to overcome challenges. Using pure chocolate, the body of the cream is shaped to simulate a real rock milestone, with the number 986m clearly embossed as a reminder of the limit that can be reached.
Enjoying this cream is not simply a taste experience. It is also the feeling of “tasting” the spirit of conquest, where every step of climbing a mountain or riding a cable car leads to a destination – the peak of oneself.
3.3 Cable Car Station Cream - Guinness-Recognized Cable Car Station
The cream is designed inspired by the Ba Den Mountain Cable Car Station in Tay Ninh – recognized by Guinness as the world's largest cable car station in 2020 with an area of 10,959 m². Using a light green color as the main theme, the cream model simulates the characteristic wavy pillars of the station's architecture, recreating the modern and sophisticated look of the building.
This cream is not just a sweet treat; it carries the spirit of pride in a world-class project, built right on Vietnamese soil. When visitors to Ba Den Mountain choose to travel by cable car instead of by road, the experience of connecting emotions with the locality becomes even more complete, helping to spread the story of the creative power and technical pride of the Vietnamese people.
3.4 Lotus Flower Cream - Buddhist Cultural Feature
The lotus flower – a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Buddhism – is delicately depicted through the soft pink strawberry cream model. Each lotus petal is meticulously shaped, the smooth cream combined with the soft color creates a cool and serene feeling.
Not just a beautiful dessert, the lotus-shaped ice cream evokes the solemn, sacred atmosphere of Ba Den Mountain – home to the famous Ba Temple, which attracts millions of pilgrims each year. Stopping here, visitors can easily feel the harmony between nature, culture, and spirituality.
3.5 Bodhi Leaf and Chua Hang Temple Station Ice Cream – A Spiritual Mark Amidst the Mountains and Forests
Inspired by the bodhi leaf and the Chua Hang Temple station, this ice cream stands out with its soft, elegant embossed bodhi leaf design. This is not only a refreshing treat, but also a symbol of peace and devotion, very suitable for the sacred space of Ba Den Mountain.
In addition, the Chua Hang Temple station ice cream is impressive with its design accurately simulating the unique spiritual structure located at an altitude of nearly 1,000m. The characteristic curved tiled roof and delicate carvings are clearly shown on the ice cream, like a solemn greeting in the Buddhist land.
Holding these two ice cream models, visitors not only feel the deliciousness of Southern ingredients such as ripe jackfruit and coconut milk, but are also reminded of the journey towards goodness, finding serenity in their souls amidst the majestic mountains and sky. This is a perfect intersection between creative cuisine and cultural beliefs, creating a profound and memorable experience on a pilgrimage-tourism trip to Sun World Ba Den Mountain.
4. Experiencing "Summit Ice Cream Check-in" at Sun World Ba Den
Enjoy the cool Ba Den Mountain ice cream amidst the majestic space and clear blue sky (Image: collected)
4.1 Enjoying Ice Cream While Admiring the Stunning Scenery
The experience of enjoying Ba Den Mountain ice cream becomes more special when visitors can enjoy it while admiring the majestic natural scenery around them. At the 986m high mountain peak, the view can encompass the entire Tay Ninh region with lush green rice fields, vast rubber forests, and small residential areas below.
In the early morning, visitors can witness a breathtaking sunrise with the first rays of sunlight illuminating the mountaintop. At this time, the fresh and cool air creates ideal conditions to enjoy ice cream. Many visitors share that eating ice cream in a pristine natural setting, with a panoramic view of the Southern region, is an unforgettable experience.
Evening is also a favorite time, when the sunset paints the mountaintop gold. The sunset scene creates a romantic setting, suitable for couples and families to create beautiful memories.
4.2 Ice cream spots in the Ba Den Mountain tourist area
Visitors can easily find ice cream vendors within the Sun World Ba Den Mountain tourist area. Please refer to the Ba Den Mountain digital map for more specific directions.
All counters have specialized refrigerators to keep the ice cream at optimal temperature, ensuring consistent quality in terms of both flavor and appearance. The staff are well-trained, friendly and ready to advise visitors on each type of ice cream.
4.3 Prices and actual feedback from visitors
The price of each ice cream is 35,000 VND - a reasonable price for a product that is both of good quality and creatively designed to meet the "check-in" needs of modern tourists.
Many visitors expressed their satisfaction not only with the flavor but also with the eye-catching appearance:
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Mr. Minh Tuan (Ho Chi Minh City): “I tried all four flavors and was impressed with the cable car cabin-shaped ice cream - very unique and worth keeping in photos. At this price, I think it's completely worth it.”
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Ms. Lan Anh (Hanoi): “I like the glutinous rice flavor the most - it brings a nostalgic feeling. My son particularly likes the unusual ice cream shape, he kept asking to take pictures.”
Ba Den Mountain ice cream has become an indispensable part of the journey to explore the sacred Ba Den Mountain. With 5 unique flavors and creative designs, this ice cream offers a special culinary experience, perfectly combining flavor and aesthetics. Visit Sun World Ba Den Mountain to discover and enjoy these wonderful ice creams on your upcoming trip!
