Tay Ninh tourism: 15 “unique” tourist destinations that attract many people
Tay Ninh, a place in the Southern region that is not famous for tourism but possesses surprisingly beautiful and worth-experiencing tourist attractions. MY TOUR ASIA will introduce to you destinations that promise to captivate you in Tay Ninh!
What tourist destinations does Tay Ninh have?
1. Dau Tieng Lake
20km from Tay Ninh city, Dau Tieng Lake is an artificial lake with an extremely large area ( 270 km²). The main role of the lake is to provide irrigation water for surrounding provinces such as Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, discharge flood water and support water filtration plants in the above provinces.
Dau Tieng Lake is famous for its beauty combining natural and artificial when from a pristine land it became a destination loved by many tourists.
The clear lake surface, green and romantic surrounding scenery and many recreational activities for you to experience such as boating, camping, fishing… create a significant attraction of Dau Tieng Lake for tourists. ten directions.
2. Ma Thien Lanh tourist area
Located in Thanh Tan commune, Tay Ninh town, Ma Thien Lanh is formed by 3 mountains:
- Mrs. Black Mountain.
- Pig Mountain.
- And Phung Mountain.
This place has an area of hundreds of hectares of primeval forests and gurgling streams that are both mysterious, wild and poetic.
To get to this tourist area, you will go on a more than 3km long asphalt road from Provincial Road 785 to Phung Mountain and then to Ma Thien Lanh. However, as its name suggests, the road to this place is quite steep and dangerous. Therefore, before going, you should prepare carefully both physically and mentally to be able to safely get to Ma Thien Lanh.
After overcoming that arduous journey, Ma Thien Lanh will not disappoint you because you will be immersed in the wildness, beautiful and peaceful scenery of this place without being affected much by the hand. human.
3. Ba Den Mountain
11km northeast of Tay Ninh city is the famous Ba Den mountain . This mountain is the highest mountain in the South of our country with a height of 986m. This place is located in the cultural and historical relic complex of Tay Ninh and can also be considered a symbol of this land.
Currently, to serve the tourist needs of tourists from all over, this place has been invested in a cable car to take you from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.
Seen from a distance, this mountain has the shape of a hat turned upside down in the middle of a very beautiful plain. From the top of this mountain, you can look out into the distance at the vast clouds and sky, the cool air makes you feel like your soul is relaxing, throwing away all the worries in life. At the top of the mountain is also where tourists choose to organize fun camping activities, admiring the charm of the surrounding scenery.
4. Tay Ninh Holy See
About 4km southeast of Tay Ninh city center is Tay Ninh Holy See , a famous work of Cao Dai religion. This is a cluster of works that are both architectural, artistic and religious works that are known to many people because of their grandeur.
The special feature of this Holy See’s architecture is that the entire building is built with bamboo-reinforced concrete and the entire building takes the main image of Long Ma worshiping the monk looking towards the West.
Visitors coming here remember to note the following: the main ceremony time of the day is 12 noon, when entering the courts, you are not allowed to wear shoes and must enter through the doors on both sides, men go through the door on the right and women go through the door on the right. left.
5. Binh Thanh ancient tower
Located on the right bank of the Vam Co Dong River, Binh Thanh ancient tower is the ancient land of the Oc Eo culture that has existed since the 8th century to the present. This ancient tower is 10m high, each side of the tower is 5m long and follows the four directions East-West-South-North.
The main door of Binh Thanh ancient tower faces East while the remaining three sides all have fake doors embossed with many very sophisticated patterns.
It is considered a very solid and elaborate architectural work that has existed since the 8th century, but it is still almost intact without being destroyed much by the time the Indochina Research Association has discovered. This ancient tower was built in 1886, this ancient tower was classified as an architectural and artistic relic in 1993 and in 1999 it was restored.
The number of tourists flocking to admire this place is also increasing and if you visit Tay Ninh, you should not miss this place!
6. Chop Mat Tower
Chop Mat Tower is a work recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a historical-cultural relic, and is one of the last three ancient towers remaining in the South of our country. The entire tower is built of brick and slate with the top of the tower tapering upward, from the ground to the highest point of the tower is estimated to be 10m.
The layers of bricks are stacked on top of each other and the impressive point is that it is so tight that it is difficult to find a gap. The main wall of the tower is located in the East direction while the remaining three walls rotate in the remaining three directions: West, South, North. This is a work that demonstrates the sophistication and talent of the ancient Oc Eo people.
In addition, this ancient tower is located on a high mound in the middle of the field, so from a distance it looks like a pen rising gradually. This is a tourist destination worth exploring.
7. Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park
About 30 km northwest of Tay Ninh city is Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park , this is also the area that marks the transition between the Central Highlands and the Southeast.
This national park has a relatively large area because it is located in 4 communes including:
- Tan Lap.
- Tan Binh.
- Hoa Hiep.
- And Thach Tay.
Lo Go – Xa Mat has more than 8,500 hectares of strictly protected forest area, more than 10,000 hectares of ecological lake area.
This place has quite rich vegetation as it is a national park with mosaic forests between semi-deciduous forests, deciduous forests and regular forests along with melaleuca forests. Many plant species of Lo Go Xa Mat are listed in the red book such as sandalwood, mastic,…
Coming here, in addition to visiting forests with diverse flora, you can also row a boat down the Vam Co Dong river.
8. Visit the Southern Department’s central base
About 20km north of Tay Ninh city, right near the Cambodian border is the central base of the Southern Department. This is an important place in the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, is the location of the southern revolutionary headquarters and is also the place that receives direct direction from the southern revolutionary leadership until today. The South was completely liberated.
Currently, this historical site has been re-planned into two main areas including the relic area and the memorial area.
This place still marks the homes and workplaces of our Central Revolutionary comrades. Therefore, coming here you have the opportunity to explore a part of life during the revolutionary years and better understand the hardships that previous generations went through to bring peace to the country.
9. Moc Bai border gate
Considered the largest land border gate in the South on the Vietnam-Cambodia border, Moc Bai border gate has an extremely important infrastructure position in our country. Go past Highway 22A to the South about 1000m, you will reach this border gate. This is a quite busy area, from here you can go to Cambodia and explore this beautiful land
Moc Bai border gate
In addition, this place also owns the Golden Century Company’s duty-free supermarket and the famous Border Market where you can comfortably shop for all kinds of items. Activities at the border gate and the massive constructions that are springing up more and more here are creating an extremely vibrant and bustling atmosphere for Moc Bai border gate.
10. Long Dien Son tourist area
About 5km from Tay Ninh city center and 3km from Nui Ba tourist area, Long Dien Son tourist area will be a place you must visit when visiting Tay Ninh. This place stands out with its vast, airy and charming space and a water park with many interesting games for those who come with friends and family to relax.
Long Dien Son Water Park has an area of more than 2 hectares and is also the largest and only water park in Tay Ninh province today. Coming to have fun here, you will be able to try thrilling games such as slides, artificial ocean wave pools,… or children’s areas for those who come here to play as a family.
11. Chang Riec Forest
Chang Riec Forest is located in the land border area between Vietnam and Cambodia. It is both an eco-tourism destination and an important historical attraction of Tay Ninh. This is the place where bombs and bullets were dropped heavily by the American army. Our soldiers were forced to move to Cambodia and wait until the bombs and bullets stopped exploding before they could return.
Therefore, this place is associated with war ruins but still possesses a peaceful and quiet scene that soothes the souls of visitors.
There are also ancient trees here that two or three people cannot hug. The cool green color covers the path. The sound of birds singing and the sound of the wind blowing through the branches will make you extremely relax.
- Address: Road 793, Bau Ben hamlet, Thanh Bac commune, Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province
12. Thai Son Pagoda on Cau Mountain
Although this location is not in Tay Ninh province, it is located in the tourist area of Cau Mountain – Dau Tieng Lake, so you can also visit it during your journey to explore Tay Ninh. When you pass through two large three-entrance gates, you will see the 9-storey Thai Son stupa, 36m high, majestic and majestic between heaven and earth, and next to it is the statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva with a kind smile.
Thai Son Pagoda is famous for its sacredness, so a large number of tourists from all over come here, especially on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of the lunar calendar, the day of Buddha’s birthday. Coming to Tay Ninh and especially on the way to visit Dau Tieng Lake, you should also stop by this temple to see the sacred stupa and the overall massive Buddhist architecture and light incense to pray for peace for your loved ones. Please!
13. Go Chua fruit garden
- Address: 22B, Go Dau, Tay Ninh
When it comes to the South, everyone thinks of the freshest fruit gardens and Tay Ninh is no exception. Go Chua Fruit Garden here is a popular destination for many people because coming here, in addition to visiting the large fruit gardens, you can also try the fresh, delicious taste on the spot. of the fruits here.
The kindness, enthusiasm, and comfort of the people in these fruit gardens are also the points that will make you remember the fresh fruit gardens forever. In addition, you can also choose fruits to buy as gifts for relatives at home.
14. Ut Phuong fruit garden
Address: Cay Da Hamlet, Hiep Thanh Commune, Go Dau District (go straight to the side of Hiep Long Pagoda)
This is also another famous fruit garden of Tay Ninh, here you can pick rambutans to eat freely for only 30K. However, in addition to enjoying delicious fruit, you can also eat chicken porridge, egg rolls or lie in a hammock to rest in the extremely cool air of the gardens.
15. Historical and cultural relic of Tua Hai victory
Located in Dong Khoi commune, Chau Thanh district, the Tua Hai victory historical and cultural relic site will be a place for you to learn about the southern armed movement. After the Tua Hai victory, the Dong Khoi movement spread throughout Vietnam, creating a great wave of struggle.
So the journey to discover the top 15 Tay Ninh tourist destinations has ended here. Surely the above sharing from MY TOUR ASIA will be somewhat helpful for your upcoming trip.