Friday, December 5, 2025

Tay Ninh

Location: Tay Ninh is located in southeastern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border, approximately 100 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City.
Capital: Thành phố Tay Ninh (Tây Ninh City). 
Key features: Known for the sacred Ba Đen Mountain (Núi Bà Đen), with the highest pagoda in Vietnam and a popular pilgrimage and tourist destination (cable car to the summit). 
Headquarters of the Cao Đài religion (Cao Dai Holy See – Thánh Thất Cao Đài), a unique Vietnamese religion with colorful temples and daily ceremonies. 
Border province with many rubber and cassava plantations. 
Historically important during the Vietnam War (Cu Chi tunnels are located nearby, and there was much fighting in this border area). 
Climate: Tropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. 
Dry season: December to April (best time to travel). 
Economy: Agriculture (rubber, cassava, sugarcane), tourism, and cross-border trade with Cambodia. 

In short: Tay Ninh Province is a tranquil, green province with a mix of unique religion (Cao Dai), natural beauty (Ba Dan Mountain), and historical significance, ideal for a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.








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