Tay Ninh (formerly Tay Ninh, Long An)

Tay Ninh travel guide

10 places · 5 free · 5 paid

CarRental Vietnam editorial teamTicket prices, opening hours and coordinates checked · Updated 30 Sep 2026

Overview

Tay Ninh is about 100 km from central Ho Chi Minh City, close enough for a day trip. The two highlights are Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam with its cable cars and hillside pagodas, and the Cao Dai Holy See in Hoa Thanh, where visitors can watch the noon ceremony. With more time you can add Go Ken Pagoda, Dau Tieng Lake or the Central Office for South Vietnam relic site in Tan Bien. Since July 2025 the new Tay Ninh province also includes former Long An, so Tan Lap floating village and Lang Sen wetland are now in Tay Ninh too. These places are far apart, so pick one cluster per trip.

Best time to visitThe dry season from December to April is the most comfortable for the mountain and outdoor trips. The Ba Den spring festival around the first lunar month and full-moon days are very crowded.

Getting thereFrom central Ho Chi Minh City take National Road 22 (Trans-Asia) through Cu Chi and Trang Bang, then National Road 22B or provincial road 784 into Tay Ninh: about 100–110 km, 2.5–3 hours depending on traffic. For Tan Lap floating village, take the Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Luong expressway to Tan An and then National Road 62, about 90–100 km.

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Things to see in Tay Ninh

AttractionPaid

Ba Den Mountain

A national tourist area with cable cars to the 986 m Van Son summit and to the Ba pagodas on the mountainside. At the top there is the Tay Bo Da Son Buddha statue and walking paths overlooking the plains. Fit visitors can hike the trail, but it takes several hours.

Ticket: Gate ticket 10,000 VND per adult; return cable car to Van Son summit 450,000 VND per adult, to Hang Pagoda 250,000 VND per adult (2026 listed prices)Time needed: Half a dayOpening hours: Cable car about 6:00–20:00 on weekdays, longer at weekends and holidays (per 2026 notice, may change)

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CultureFree

Cao Dai Holy See, Tay Ninh

The centre of the Cao Dai religion, mixing Eastern and Western elements with two bell towers and colourful domes. Visitors may watch the ceremony from the designated upper gallery, not the worship area.

Ticket: FreeTime needed: 1–1.5 hoursOpening hours: Ceremonies at 0:00, 6:00, 12:00 and 18:00; visitors usually come for the 12:00 one

CultureFree

Thien Lam Go Ken Pagoda

A long-established pagoda in Hoa Thanh near the Holy See, with a multi-storey tower and large grounds. Easy to combine in the same morning.

Ticket: FreeTime needed: 45 minutesOpening hours: Daytime

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NatureFree

Dau Tieng Lake

A very large irrigation lake with Ba Den Mountain in the background. Visitors come to watch the sunset at the main dam or the lakeside beaches.

Ticket: FreeTime needed: 1–2 hoursOpening hours: Daytime, best in the late afternoon

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CulturePaid

Central Office for South Vietnam relic site

A special national relic in the Tan Bien forest, with reconstructed bunkers, offices and structures of the resistance leadership. The path runs under the forest canopy, so wear walking shoes and bring insect repellent.

Ticket: Paid – check the price on siteTime needed: 1.5–2 hoursOpening hours: Daytime

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NaturePaid

Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park

Dipterocarp forest and wetlands near the Cambodian border, with grasslands, ponds and many bird species. Contact the park office in advance for the deeper routes.

Ticket: Paid – check the price on siteTime needed: Half a dayOpening hours: Daytime

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MarketFree

Long Hoa Market

A big market in Hoa Thanh near the Holy See, selling produce, rice paper, shrimp salt and local food. Handy after visiting the Holy See.

Ticket: FreeTime needed: 45 minutesOpening hours: Early morning to afternoon

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FoodFree

Trang Bang dew-dried rice paper village

Rice paper makers along National Road 22 in Trang Bang, right on the way from Ho Chi Minh City. Stop for rice paper rolls with boiled pork and wild herbs and buy some as gifts.

Ticket: FreeTime needed: 1 hourOpening hours: All day

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NaturePaid

Tan Lap Floating Village

An eco-tourism site in Tan Phuoc (former Long An) with cajuput forest, a wooden walkway through the trees, a viewing tower and boat rides on the canals. Prettiest in the flood season when the water is covered with duckweed and water lilies.

Ticket: Paid – check the price on siteTime needed: 2–3 hoursOpening hours: Daytime

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NaturePaid

Lang Sen Wetland Reserve

A typical Dong Thap Muoi wetland in Tan Hung, with lotus fields, cajuput forest and water birds. It is far from Ho Chi Minh City, so better for a two-day trip.

Ticket: Paid – check the price on siteTime needed: Half a dayOpening hours: Daytime

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Where to stay

Meliá Vinpearl Tay NinhCentral Tay Ninh · High-rise Meliá Vinpearl hotel in the centre, convenient for Ba Den Mountain and the Holy See. View map ›

Sunrise Tay Ninh HotelHoang Le Kha street, central Tay Ninh · Hotel with about 110 rooms, a restaurant, gym and tennis court.

HANZ Premium Mai Vy Hotel Tay Ninh30/4 street, central Tay Ninh · Minimalist Japanese-style hotel on the main street of the centre.

Victory Hotel Tay NinhCentral Tay Ninh · Hotel in the centre, a popular choice for a one-night stay.

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Good to know

Leave before 6 am to avoid traffic at the National Road 22 and An Suong gateways.
Arrive at the Holy See before 11:30 am to watch the noon ceremony; dress modestly and keep quiet.
Buy Ba Den cable car tickets online in advance for weekends and the festival season.
It is windy and cooler at the summit; bring a light jacket and a hat.
Tan Lap and Lang Sen are prettiest in the flood season (about August–November); give them a separate day.
Try Trang Bang dew-dried rice paper and Tay Ninh shrimp salt as gifts.

Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Tay Ninh in one day?

Yes, if you focus on Ba Den Mountain and the Cao Dai Holy See. Leave early, reach the Holy See before noon for the ceremony, go up the mountain in the afternoon and return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

How much is the Ba Den cable car?

According to Sun World’s 2026 price list, a return ticket to Van Son summit is 450,000 VND per adult and to Hang Pagoda 250,000 VND per adult, plus a 10,000 VND gate ticket. Prices change by period and promotions are common, so check before you go.

What should I know when visiting the Cao Dai Holy See?

Dress modestly, stay quiet during the ceremony, stand only in the visitor area and ask before photographing dignitaries.

Is Tan Lap floating village in Tay Ninh?

Yes. Since 1 July 2025 Long An has been merged into the new Tay Ninh province, so Tan Lap (former Tan Phuoc) is now in Tay Ninh, although the road from Ho Chi Minh City goes via Tan An rather than National Road 22.

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