Full-day Spiritual Journey To Cao Dai And Black Lady Mountain
Overview
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9 hours
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Embark on a unique journey to the Cao Dai Holy Temple, a vibrant complex showcasing a blend of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. After lunch, conquer Black Lady Mountain, the highest peak in southeastern Vietnam, offering breathtaking views. Experience a thrilling cable car ride or opt for a scenic trek while enjoying the natural beauty and serene temples that adorn this majestic landscape.
Experience Highlights:
Cao Dai Temple Visit: Explore the colorful and spiritual Cao Dai Holy Temple, a unique fusion of religions.
Black Lady Mountain Adventure: Conquer the highest peak in southeastern Vietnam for stunning panoramic views.
Cable Car Experience: Enjoy a thrilling ride with breathtaking vistas of waterfalls and dense forests.
Scenic Trekking: Choose a scenic trek to the summit for an immersive nature experience.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Caution: Visitors are only asked to wear trousers or skirts covering the knee, Don’t forget to remove your hats, coats, and shoes before stepping inside the temple.
Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
Transportation with air-conditioning
Bottled drinking water
Lunch
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Tips and gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Cao Dai Temple
We will first head to Cao Dai Holy Temple. This temple complex includes houses, administrative offices, residences for officials and adepts and a hospital specializing in traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine, attracting people from all over the south for treatments. The temple will surprise you with its colorful decorations on the wall, ceilings and pillars. It is home to the Cao Dai sect, which practices a unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity.
Lady Buddha Statue
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will proceed to Black Lady Mountain, approximately 11 kilometers northeast of Tay Ninh, near the Vietnamese - Cambodian Border. Black Lady Mountain consists of three major peaks, 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, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful temples and caves on the mountain, which once housed Buddhist monks and nuns, remain largely undisturbed. While soaring on the cable car, you will enjoy a panoramic view of a waterfall shimmering under the mysterious sun, and dense forest. However, for those who prefer not to take the cable car, there's also the option to trek to the top of the mountain. Caution: Visitors are kindly asked to wear trousers or skirts covering the knees. Don’t forget to remove your hats, coats, and shoes before entering the temple.
Options
Group Tour (max 15 pax/group)
Group Tour (max 15 pax/group)
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely guide for a great...
Robert C,
Jun 5, 2023
- Viator
4.00Lovely guide for a great tour. A longish drive but lots to see - the Cao Dai ceremony, the amazing view from the mountain and the temples and pagodas on the slopes. Recommended.
Very interesting experience
Kelli T,
Sep 6, 2022
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful trip to the Cao Dai temple and Ba Dem mountain. Our guide, Hahn, was extremely knowledgeable- there wasn’t a question I asked that she didn’t have an answer for and I ask a lot of questions. It’s a long drive but we rode in comfort there and back. This seems like it isn’t one of the top tourist destinations in HCMC but the experience, especially the Cao Dai temple, was my favorite of our time there. My husband and I highly recommend this tour.
Remarkable Beauty
Roberta F,
Jun 16, 2022
- Viator
5.00The Cao Dai Temple is beyond beautiful! We entered the Temple after the worshippers and sat cross-legged on the floor behind the congregation for the 45-minute service. Their religion combines elements of other religions. After the service we went to lunch followed by a cable car ride up the mountain to the Black Lady Pagoda. This structure was also a feast for the eyes. Our guide, Lois, was very knowledgeable and helpful.
This was my favorite tour. The...
Megan R,
Jan 21, 2016
- Viator
5.00This was my favorite tour. The first part at the mountain involves a lot of climbing, but it is well worth it. The second half is chill and they let you stay at the church as long as you would like without pressure.
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