Cao Dai Temple & Black Virgin Mountain with Cable Car Views

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This experience is designed with a balanced pace and a clear sense of purpose, allowing each element of Tay Ninh to be appreciated in its proper context and pace. Rather than moving quickly between stops, the day unfolds gradually, with time to observe, understand and connect.

What's Included

2 bottles per person
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Vietnamese local food
Return Cable car to Hang Pagoda and Van Son peak
Tipping to guide and driver is not mandatory but will be much appreciated for good services.
Food and drinks that are not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will be met at the lobby of your hotel or at the meeting point by a local guide holding a paper sign with your name written on it. Please note we only pickup and drop-off at hotels located in these wards: Tan Dinh, Saigon, Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, Ban Co, Xuan Hoa, Nhieu Loc (previously know as district 1 and district 3). If your hotel is outside of the above area, please make your own way to the meeting point at our office (at HSC Building, 162B Dien Bien Phu, Xuan Hoa District,Ho Chi Minh city). Should you not locate your guide at the meeting point, please reach out to our emergency contact number.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • Tay Ninh (Pass by)

    Your journey begins with a comfortable drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh, a region where spiritual traditions and rural landscapes meet. Along the way, the pace gradually slows, offering a gentle transition from the city into the quieter rhythms of the countryside.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    First stop is made at Go Ken Temple, a peaceful Buddhist site known for its understated beauty and local significance. This visit provides a quiet introduction to the spiritual character of the region.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cao Dai Temple

    The journey continues to the Cao Dai Holy See, the centre of Caodaism, a uniquely Vietnamese religion that brings together elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Western thought. Here, you will observe the midday ceremony inside the Great Divine Temple, where worshippers in vibrant robes gather in a highly structured and symbolic ritual. The experience offers a rare insight into one of Vietnam’s most distinctive spiritual traditions.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Black Virgin Mountain

    After a local lunch, the afternoon unfolds at Black Virgin Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam and a place of both natural beauty and cultural reverence. A scenic cable car journey brings you to the summit, where panoramic views extend across farmland, waterways and distant horizons. At the top, the presence of the towering bronze Buddha adds a sense of scale and serenity to the landscape. The mountain air, open views and quiet spiritual atmosphere create a moment to pause and take in the surroundings at a more reflective pace.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Ho Chi Minh City (Pass by)

    The descent is made by cable car before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon, concluding a day that brings together culture, belief and landscape in a meaningful and balanced way.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Travelmates

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Trolley Tours
Religious Tours
Cable Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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