From Ho Chi Minh: Black Mountain and Cao Dai Temple tour
ID: GYG724604-1181001
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Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Black Lady Mountain consists of three major mountains covering an area of 24 kilometers and reaching an altitude of 986 meters. The beautiful temples and caves at Black Lady Mountain
Black Lady Mountain consists of three major mountains covering an area of 24 kilometers and reaching an altitude of 986 meters. Conquering the 986-meter-high mountain, the highest in the nation’s southeastern region, might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful temples and caves at Black Lady Mountain used to house Buddhist monks and nuns remain largely undisturbed. Soaring on the cable car, we can take a panoramic view of a waterfall under the glistening sun, mysterious caves and dense forest. Cao Dai Temple is like a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. Its exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of swastikas. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side.
Cao Dai Temple is the eclectic mix of colours and the amazing use of architecture create a space of beauty, spirituality with a somewhat surreal flavour to western palates! For the midday service which was unbelievable in Cao Dai Temple - do not miss this!
MORNING TOUR: BLACK LADY MOUNTAIN - CAO DAI TEMPLE in Tay Ninh.
• Pick-up at 06:00am – 06:30am. Have breakfast at a local restaurant then proceed to Black Lady Mountain, approximately 3.5hrs to the Northeast of Tay Ninh. Ba-Den Mountain is a definite must see for you to Tay Ninh. Modern European cable car system, which take you swiftly to the top the top of the mountain, where you can see the highest Buddah statue with bronze in Vietnam. Nice complex at top, statues and water features, flower gardens, etc. This is a nice complex at top, statues and water features, flower gardens, etc. It's a great view of the wide river, city, and landscape below.
• After mountain top, you will take the cable car down to the bottom of the mountain, where your coach moves to Cao Dai Temple for the midday service which was unbelievable here - do not miss this!
• Have a lunch at restaurant after joining a prayer service in Cao Dai Temple.
AFTERNOON TOUR IS CU CHI TUNNELS TOUR.
• 13:00, after you have a lunch, we will leave Tay Ninh and travel to Cu Chi Tunnel. Once in Vietnam, you must visit this spot. This is where guerilla warfare optimized and exemplified. You’ll learn the clever design of the tunnels and the strategic use of trap doors. Even with B-52 bombers dropping 30-ton loads of explosive, turning the jungle into a pockmarked moonscape, 30 thousand American troops failed to conquered the area! You’ll have a chance to crawl around a portion of the 121 km long, multiple-layered tunnel. You’ll learn how thousands of guerillas managed to stay underground many days at a time, also their great technique to conceal smoke from their cooking. There’re a lot more to enjoy, even a chance to fire real AK bullets
****NOTE: Have a few days not participating in Cu Chi *****
Highlights
- • Black virgin mountain Tay Ninh: See the highest Buddah statue with bronze
- Relax on the drive to Tay Ninh, watching the landscapes change
- Admire the whimsical statues and colorful paintings at the temple
- Learn about the beliefs of the Caodaism religious movement
- Striking complex of Buddhist temples
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.