1. Ba Den Mountain Water Music Show - Tay Ninh's Premier Water Show

As night falls, standing before the Sun World Ba Den Mountain complex, you'll be awestruck by the Ba Den Mountain Water Music Show—Tay Ninh's largest-scale show. The show boasts Vietnam's top-of-the-line sound, lighting, and water fountain systems. This water show takes place around the artificial waterfall surrounding the world's largest sandstone Maitreya Buddha statue.

The water show simulates a natural waterfall with 400 spray nozzles, creating a cascading effect, and 800 electromagnetic valves to create waterfalls. In addition, 290 various spray nozzles utilize world-leading spray technology, such as the Verio dancing nozzle, creating dance-like effects. The system of 360 pumps with multiple adjustable power ranges provides rhythmic variations in the water flow, from calm to exuberant.

Combined with the water display is a system of 1,450 special-purpose water show lighting fixtures programmed for impressive color changes, taking viewers through a range of emotions—from sacred and peaceful to joyous and exuberant. A powerful modern sound system includes 18 two-way full-range speakers combined with 16 large subwoofers placed around the Maitreya Buddha statue, creating an impressive water show, a first for Tay Ninh.

Ba Den Mountain Water Show - Tay Ninh's largest-scale show (Image: Collected)

2. Detailed 2025 Ba Den Mountain Water Show Schedule

According to information from Sun World Ba Den Mountain Tourist Area, the water show is performed continuously in the area of the Maitreya Buddha statue.

Evening is the best time to watch the water show, as the sound and light effects are clearest and most spectacular at night. The water show is presented every 15 minutes, allowing visitors ample opportunity to view it. Starting at 5:00 PM daily, with the location and operating hours as follows:

• Start Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Duration: 5 minutes/show

• Interval: 15 minutes/show

• Show Days: Every day of the week

3. Ideal Locations to Enjoy the Water Show at Sun World Ba Den Mountain

Cau Uoc Bridge - a prime location, directly in front of the largest sandstone Maitreya Buddha statue in Asia, offers breathtaking views of the sacred and majestic landscape and the most impressive water-music performances on Ba Den Mountain.

As a semi-circular architectural structure, considered a symbol of blessings and good fortune, Cau Uoc Bridge is the largest and most prominent bridge on the mountaintop, with a sacred, majestic atmosphere that captivates visitors. It is not only a tourist attraction but also a venue for important cultural and spiritual activities, associated with prayer rituals for good luck, wealth, and peace for locals and tourists alike.

The bridge is also notable for its large size and capacity, allowing visitors to admire the modern water and light system of the water music show, creating a spectacular stage within the natural mountain setting. The bridge's location directly below the Maitreya Buddha statue makes the space both artistic and deeply spiritual, fostering a profound sense of spiritual connection for visitors to Ba Den Mountain.

Vivid water music show at the Ba Den Mountain Buddha Square (Image: collected)

4. Do I need to buy tickets for the Ba Den Mountain water music show?

The water music show is completely free for all visitors who have purchased a cable car ticket to the top of Ba Den Mountain. The tourist area does not sell separate tickets for the Ba Den Mountain water music show. Below are the ticket prices for Sun World Ba Den Mountain from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025:

Ticket prices include VAT. Free for children under 1m

In addition to ticket prices, time-saving and reliable booking is also a concern for visitors. You can refer to the following methods for quick and secure booking.

• Book tickets through the official website or Sun World's ticket sales website: (https://booking.sunworld.vn/). Log in and follow the instructions to quickly purchase Ba Den Mountain cable car tickets and apply attractive vouchers

• Purchase cable car tickets at Ba Den Station: For visitors who haven't had time to book tickets online, you can buy tickets directly when you arrive at Ba Den Mountain. Inside the station, there are spacious and cool ticket counters to ensure visitor comfort even when queuing.

• Book tickets via the ticket hotline: You can call to book tickets directly via the hotline: 0276.353.6666 - 0327.222.227 (for individual customers) or 0889735735 (for businesses/travel agencies). Through direct communication, staff will provide information and advice to help you choose the right service for your needs and book tickets immediately.

5. Experiences Enjoying Ba Den Mountain's Water Music Show

5.1 Ideal Spots for a Perfect Water Music Experience

The best spot to enjoy the Ba Den Mountain water music show is in the middle of the Wishing Bridge, right in front of the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue. This location is directly in front of the fountain, close enough to feel the powerful sound and light effects. The view from here allows visitors to clearly see the synchronization between music, light, and the movement of water. The powerful jets of water, soaring and swirling to the music and blending with the vibrant lights, create the most beautiful and vivid images in visitors' memories.

5.2 Ideal Time to Watch the Water Music Show

For the most complete Ba Den Mountain water music show experience, you should watch it in the evening, as the night sky will make the light and sound effects sharper.

A water music show starts every 15 minutes, so you have plenty of time to choose a comfortable seat on the Wishing Bridge, enjoying the atmosphere at Sun World Ba Den Mountain while admiring the vast, illuminated Tay Ninh landscape at night.

Experiences to fully enjoy the Ba Den Mountain water music show (Image: collected)

6. Suggestions for Activities to Enhance Your Water Music Experience

Before the water music show begins, visitors can take the opportunity to check in at the stunning virtual living corners around the area. In particular, the staircase leading up to the square on both sides of the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue is the hottest photo spot, with the backdrop of the magical Ba Den Mountain in the night lights.

7. What to Eat Before the Ba Den Mountain Water Music Show

If you don't know what to eat before watching the vibrant water music show at Ba Den Mountain, here are some places you can refer to:

• Van Son Store 2: Located on the left side of the exit of Van Son station, tourists can have light snacks such as cakes, che, ... and drinks: coffee, juice, ice cream, smoothies, ... to fill their stomachs before the show. The store is open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

• Van Son Store 3: Located on the right side of the exit of Van Son station, the store offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes suitable for all diners. Open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, you can have dinner on the mountaintop, then take a stroll and watch the Ba Den Mountain water music show.

• Sol Kitchen Restaurant: If you are looking for a place that sells food: banh canh, pho, banh cuon, ... please refer to this place. Open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There are also bottled waters if you want to buy to go. Location: located in Van Son station.

• Summit Square Food Stall: Closest to the water music show venue, before the show, visitors can stop by the stall for a variety of snacks: cakes, ice cream checkin, ... Open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, a perfect choice to eat and stroll around the square before the show.

To ensure a smooth viewing of the Ba Den Mountain water music show and not miss any moment, visitors should have a light meal before the show.

8. Important notes when participating in the water music program

Tay Ninh's weather at night is usually cool, even a little cold, sometimes down to 17-20°C, so you should bring a light jacket.

Do not bring food and drinks from outside into the water music viewing area. Phones and cameras should be protected from water with waterproof bags or kept in a safe place. To ensure safety, the program may be postponed or canceled in case of heavy rain or strong wind, visitors should follow the announcements from the loudspeakers in the area.

Some things to note when watching the Ba Den Mountain water music show (Image: collected)

Ba Den Mountain water music is not only an entertainment performance but also a journey to discover culture through music and light. Prepare well to make your trip memorable with the top water music show in Tay Ninh!