Just about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh is an ideal destination for a short trip. With a perfect combination of natural landscapes, spiritual culture, and unique cuisine, a 2-day 1-night journey here will bring you a complete experience - both relaxing and memorable.

Unmissable experiences

From the cable car touching the clouds atop Ba Den Mountain, visiting the Tay Ninh Holy See - one of Vietnam's most unique religious structures, to enjoying the famous Trang Bang noodle soup, this trip promises many unforgettable emotions and flavors.

Day 1: Journey to the “Roof of the South”

Morning: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City - check-in Sun World Ba Den Mountain

Departing early at 6 AM, it will take you about 2.5 hours to reach Sun World Ba Den Mountain tourist area. Upon arrival, spend the morning exploring Vietnam's most modern cable car system, admiring the panoramic view of the entire Southern region from an altitude of nearly 1,000m.

On the cable car journey, don't forget to stop and check in at the Tay Bo Da Son Lady Buddha Statue - Asia's tallest bronze Lady Buddha statue, located on the mountaintop, amidst a sea of white clouds.

Noon: Lunch and rest at the foot of the mountain area

After descending by cable car, you can enjoy lunch at restaurants around the foot of the mountain area:

• Ba Den Restaurant: specializing in Vietnamese dishes, serving set meals, hot pot, and braised fish.

• Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant: a serene choice with characteristic vegetarian dishes.

Afternoon: Visit Tay Ninh Holy See

Leaving Ba Den Mountain, you travel about 30 minutes to reach the Tay Ninh Holy See - a structure with unique religious architecture, combining Eastern and Western styles. Here, you can learn about Cao Dai religion, explore the vast grounds, and admire the colorful architecture.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Tay Ninh city center

In the evening, you can stroll around the city center, enjoying local specialties such as: grilled rice paper, shrimp salt, Tay Ninh young buffalo. Some suggestions:

• Nam Sanh Young Buffalo - a long-standing famous brand.

• Co Chin Tamarind Rice Paper – a famous snack.

Day 2: Local Cuisine and Cultural Experiences

Morning: Enjoy Tay Ninh breakfast

Start the day with a hot bowl of Trang Bang bánh canh, served with fresh herbs. Some suggested addresses:

• Nam Dung Banh Canh

• Trang Bang Banh Canh 81

Noon: Visit Long Hoa Market - buy local specialties as gifts

Long Hoa Market is where most Tay Ninh specialties are gathered. You can find shrimp salt, rice paper, custard apple, shrimp paste, along with many unique handmade souvenirs.

Afternoon: Visit Ma Thien Lanh tourist area or Dau Tieng Lake

If you have time, you can end your trip by visiting Ma Thien Lanh - a pristine valley nestled among three mountains: Ba Den, Phung, and Heo, very popular among young people for photos. Alternatively, you can visit Dau Tieng Lake - the largest artificial lake in Vietnam, known for its picturesque scenery and fresh air.

Suggested itinerary summary

A few small notes for the trip

• Attire: wear sports shoes or light hiking shoes, and modest clothing when visiting spiritual sites.

• Best time to visit: from November to March next year, when the weather is clear and there is little rain.

• Book cable car tickets in advance: you can buy them online on the official website of Sun World Ba Den Mountain to save time queuing.

• Bring sunscreen and personal drinking water.

Complete in two days - leaving memorable moments

The 2-day-1-night tour to Tay Ninh is not only a sightseeing trip, but also an opportunity for you to find peace, enjoy the taste of your homeland and feel the sacred yet familiar beauty of the Southern land. A short trip, but enough for you to recharge your energy and save beautiful memories in the clouds of Ba Den.