Ho Chi Minh: Black Virgin Mount, Cu chi tunnels & Cao Dai Temple

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Itinerary

1. Begin your journey with a comfortable pickup from your hotel. Meet your guide and depart for Tay Ninh Province, located approximately 99 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a short break en route to stretch your legs, grab a coffee, or explore a local market area before continuing the journey.

   3 h

2. Upon arrival, discover the legendary Ba Den Mountain, known as the "Roof of Southern Vietnam." Learn about the fascinating story of Lady Black (Ly Thi Thien Huong), whose legend has made the mountain one of Vietnam's most revered pilgrimage sites. Board the modern Sun World cable car and soar above lush forests, rocky cliffs, and scenic countryside. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you ascend toward the summit. Explore the summit area and marvel at the majestic Tay Bo Da Son Buddha, one of Asia's tallest bronze Buddha statues. Capture stunning photographs and enjoy panoramic views stretching across Tay Ninh Province and beyond. Continue to the Ba Linh spiritual complex, where you can visit sacred pagodas, ancient caves, shrines, and temples nestled among the mountainside. Experience the peaceful atmosphere and learn about local Buddhist traditions.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties at a local restaurant.

   1 h

4. Travel to the Cao Dai Holy See, the spiritual center of Cao Daiism. Admire its colorful architecture, intricate decorations, and unique fusion of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, Christian, and other religious influences. Walk through the impressive temple grounds while your guide explains the history, beliefs, and symbolism of this fascinating religion. If timing permits, witness the daily prayer ceremony performed by Cao Dai followers.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Then, visit the amazing Củ Chi tunnels, with a break for lunch on the way to the subterranean city that served as the operations base of the Viet Cong for the Tết Offensive during the Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh City after exploring the labyrinth of tunnels, and get dropped off at your hotel.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Depart Tay Ninh and relax during the drive back through the scenic countryside. Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City and conclude your memorable day filled with natural beauty, cultural discovery, and spiritual exploration.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

• Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 984 of 2927.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.

District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.

Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.

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