Bell ringing at the Ba Den Mountain temple system on July 1st morning

At 6 am on July 1st, all temples and monasteries nationwide simultaneously rang three bells and struck the eight-character Buddhist drum to pray for national peace and prosperity. This is considered a special historical event, demonstrating the spirit of "Buddhism accompanying the nation throughout all historical stages".

The bell ringing ceremony took place on the morning of July 1st at the Ba Den Mountain temple system. Photo: Sun World Ba Den Mountain

At Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh), the bell ringing ceremony and chanting for national peace and prosperity were solemnly held at Linh Son Tien Thach Tu, marking a new development phase for Tay Ninh province in particular and the country in general.

Chanting after the bell ringing ceremony. Photo: Sun World Ba Den Mountain

After the three-bell and eight-character drum ceremony, monks, nuns, Buddhists, and visitors participated in the chanting for national peace and the happiness of all people. This is a special moment in history for the people of Tay Ninh to welcome a new era under the protection of Linh Son Thanh Mau Bodhisattva - a sacred symbol in the beliefs of the people here.

The Ba Den Mountain temple system halfway up Ba Den Mountain. Photo: Duong Duc Kien

The system of Ba Den Mountain pagodas is associated with the legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau Bodhisattva, with a history of hundreds of years, has become a spiritual mainstay for the people of Tay Ninh through generations.

Linh Son Tien Thach Tu at Ba Den Mountain. Image: Sun World Ba Den Mountain

In 1763, Linh Son Pagoda on Ba Den Mountain was built, considered the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Tay Ninh and laid the foundation for the development of Buddhism in Tay Ninh. Today, Linh Son Tien Thach Tu, majestic and serene in the space of the magnificent Ba Pagoda system, is the venue for many major Buddhist events of the province.

Ba Den Mountain tourist area offers preferential treatment to local people 

From July 1st, Tay Ninh province (new), formed from the merger of Long An and Tay Ninh provinces, officially commenced operations. To celebrate this historical event, the Ba Den Mountain tourist area is implementing a preferential ticket price policy for all people of Tay Ninh province (new), applicable from July 1st to December 31st, 2025.

Accordingly, the cable car ticket (round trip) to Ba Pagoda is only VND 200,000/adult, VND 120,000/child. Cable car ticket to the top of the mountain is only VND 350,000/adult, VND 250,000/child. Combo cable car ticket to the Pagoda and the top of the mountain is VND 550,000/adult, VND 350,000/child. Tourists only need to bring their personal identification papers proving permanent residence in Tay Ninh according to Resolution 60-NQ/TW, the Central Party has agreed to merge Tay Ninh and Long An provinces from July 1, 2025.

Cable car to the top of Ba Den Mountain. Image: Sun World Ba Den Mountain

The merger of Tay Ninh and Long An is an important event, opening a new chapter for Tay Ninh province (new) in the era of national development. “Through the application of a ticket price policy specifically for local people, we want to spread the spirit of unity when Tay Ninh and Long An become one. This is also a thank you from the tourist area to the people and tourists who have always shown their affection and chosen Ba Den Mountain as their destination for many years” – Ms. Dao Thi Viet, Deputy Director of Sun World Ba Den Mountain shared.

As a leading spiritual tourism destination in Southern Vietnam, Sun World Ba Den Mountain is known for its magnificent system of spiritual structures atop a mountain 986m above sea level. With a series of large-scale spiritual and cultural events throughout the year, Ba Den Mountain attracts millions of Buddhist pilgrims and tourists from both domestically and internationally for worship each year.

Magnificent system of spiritual structures on top of Ba Den Mountain. Photo: Minh Tu

This time, visiting Ba Den Mountain, tourists will immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of the Quan The Am Bodhisattva's Enlightenment Festival, taking place from July 8-13, 2025 (June 14-19, lunar calendar). This is an opportunity for thousands of Buddhists from all over the country to gather at the sacred Ba Den Mountain to pray for peace and participate in meaningful cultural and religious activities such as offering incense at the Ba Den Pagoda system, or the lantern offering ceremony taking place on Saturday evening on the mountain top.