Cao Dai
Great Temple - Tay Ninh province
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Cao Dai Great Temple - Tay Ninh province |
The Cao Dai
Great temple is the cathedral of the Cao Dai religion and is
the main attraction in Tay Ninh. The temple, buil between
1933 and 1955, is located more specifically in Long Hoa, 5km
south-east of Tay Ninh.
is 140m long
and 40m wide. The construction is harmonious fusion of Asian
and European styles. The interior consists of a huge
decorated hall ans sanctuary The two rows and columns are
decorated with dragons and are coated in white, red and blue
paint.
The domed ceiling is divided into nine parts similar to a
night sky full of a stars and symbolizes heaven, Under the
dome is a giant star-speckled blue globe with the Divine Eye
painted on it: This is the official symbol of CaoDaism.
Followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Laotze and
Buddha, and also believe to be in touch with such deceased
celebrities as Shakespeare, Joan of Arc and Victor Hugo.
Author:
Traveltovietnam
Dau Tieng Lake -
Tay Ninh Province
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Dau Tieng Lake - Tay Ninh Province |
Dau Tieng Lake
is located on the way to Tay Ninh, Cao Dai Great Temple, and
Ba Den Mountain, 20 km from Tay Ninh. The lake covers 27,000
ha and has a water reserve of 1,5 billion m3, irrigating Tay
Ninh province as well as neighbouring provinces.
Dau Tieng
Lakes beautiful landscape of mountains, its mysterious
islets, and its fresh and pure atmosphere shall give
visitors an agreeable feeling. Visitors shall also
appreciate the food specialities of the locality.
Author:
Vietnamtourism
Ba Den
Mountain - Tay Ninh province
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Ba Den Mountain - Tay Ninh province |
Ba Den
mountain, the highest elevation in the south at 986m, is the
last peak in the Truong Son mountain range. It is located
15km north -east of Tay Ninh. The area is a historical and
beautiful site, and covers more than 24 sq.km.
Centuries ago
Ba Den mountain became the place of worship for the local
population. Perched on the mountain in front of a lake is
Van Son pagoda.
The mountain overlooks the whole province, like a conical
hat rising from the plains. From here visitors can see Cau
mountain to the east and the Heo and Phung mountains to the
north-west. Besides, picturesque grottoes and caves are
scattered in the mountain.
Ba Den mountain is also the location of three preservation
parks that serve as outdoor museums which display relics and
photographs depicting the life and activities of the
Vietnamese Liberation Forces during the American war. Ba Den
mountain is always very crowded and lively on holidays and
festivals.
Author:
Traveltovietnam
Nui Ba
Festival - Tay Ninh province
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Nui Ba Festival - Tay Ninh province |
Nui Ba (Ba
Mountain) is often called Ms. Den Mountain. According to a
legend, the mountain was named after a young woman called
Denh, but who was referred to as Den. She was the devout
daughter of a guard officer of the Mien ethnic minority
group. Den left her house to enter a monastery in the
mountains. She became a nun due to family pressure to marry
a guard officer's son from the Trang Bang Area. She remained
at the monastery until she died. After her death, the Nguyen
Dynasty ordered that a mould of her be cast in black bronze
in her honour as the Linh Son Thanh Mau ( Saint Linh Son).
During the
spring until the afternoon of the 30th day of the 1st lunar
month, and especially on the day of the full moon of the first
month, tourists from Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of the
south pilgrimage to worship and sightsee. Starting at the bottom
of the mountain, tourists climb one half of the mountain to
Saint Linh Son's communal house and then follow a path that
leads to a pagoda. This pagoda offers vegetarian meals. Tourists
can eat as much as they want, but should donate some money to
the pagoda; the amount of the donation depending on the budget
of the tourist.
Author:
Vietnamtouris
Hotels in Tay Ninh
Anh Dao
Hotel
Add:
146 Blv. 30/4, Ward 1, Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
827 360/ 827 399
Fax:
(84-66) 827 399
Room:
18
Hoa Binh
Hotel
Add:
210 Blv. 30/ 4, Ward 3, Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
821 315/ 820 304
Fax:
(84-66) 822 345
Room:
87
Price (USD):
15-28
Lien Nga
Hotel
Add:
Ninh Tan Hamlet, Ninh Son Commune, Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
824 177
Anh Diep
Guesthouse
Add:
100 Blv. 30/ 4, Ward 3, Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
815 000
Hoa Binh
Guesthouse
Add:
15 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ninh Thanh Commune,
Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
825 682
Thanh Phong
Guesthouse
Add:
Ninh Loi Hamlet, Ninh Thanh Commune, Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
620 024
Thuy Duong 1,2
Guesthouse
Add:
Ninh Son Commune, Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
823 378
Tourist Union
Guesthouse
Add:
815 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ninh Thanh Commune,
Tay Ninh Town, Tay Ninh
Tel:
(84-66)
822 393
Fax:
(84-66) 827 925
