Tay Ninh
Tay Ninh Province
Located in the Southeast region, Tay Ninh is a Vietnamese city, capital of the province of the same name, which is located three hours by road from Ho Chi Minh City, 1h30 from the Cu Chi tunnels and 40 km from the border with Cambodia.
Once a Cambodian (Khmer) territory occupied in the early 19th century by the Vietnamese under Emperor Gia Long, the region is home to Khmer, Chinese and Cham minorities.
It is famous for its large Caodaist temple which attracts many visitors and pilgrims every year. The region is also known for its large rubber and sugar plantations.
The best time to visit Tay Ninh
Tay Ninh’s climate is relatively mild, divided into two distinct seasons. Tay Ninh has a hot and humid climate all year round, with an average temperature of 27.5°C. The best time to visit Tay Ninh is the dry season from November to April.
Temperatures fluctuate between 25°C and 30°C on average.
What to see, what to do…?
Tay Ninh is a land on which history has left some memorable works. Indeed this province is famous for the sites known as the Great Temple Cao Dai and the mountain Ba Den.
Top 3 activities to do in Tay Ninh:
- Visit the great Cao Dai temple (Holy See) and if possible attend high mass at noon.
- Climb Ba Den Mountain (The Black Madonna).
- Visit Dau Tieng Lake
