The flowing Saigon River has seen much change during its life. The city surrounding its banks has gone through massive change and huge development over the centuries and continues to grow and reinvent itself around it. Originating near Phum Daung, the Saigon River meanders through Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, before emptying near Soai Rap, after a 225 km journey. The …
Tay Ninh Holy See (Cao Dai Temple) – Hoa Thanh
Located just 4km/2.5 miles from Tay Ninh, Cao Dai Temple is part of a prominent Caodaist complex founded in 1926. It's still an active place of worship for the Caodaism faith, one of the ten official religions in Vietnam. The Holy See, also known as “Toa Thanh Temple,” is regarded as the Caodaist headquarters and a popular tourist attraction. The area that the Holy See …
Ba Den Pagoda – Tay Ninh Province
Ba Den Pagoda (Linh Son Tien Thach Tu) is a 300-year old temple built on Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province. Located about 110 miles from Ho Chi Minh City, the mountain and temple are popular tourist destinations. Many international sightseers make an effort to visit the pagoda during the Lunar New Year to pray for wealth and prosperity for the following year. On top of …
Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam
Resting along Vietnam’s border with Cambodia is the Tay Ninh Province. Located within Southeast Vietnam, the province is famously a part of the Mekong Delta Region and is known for having spectacular mountains, lakes, and river scenery. Tourism within the province is fueled by the area's natural beauty, close proximity to Ho Chi Minh City, and the rich local culture. …
Tay Ninh City, Vietnam
The birthplace of Vietnam’s Cao Dai religion, Tay Ninh is a provincial city and capital in Southeastern Vietnam. As the administrative center for the Tay Ninh Province, the city often attracts tourists because of the nearby Cao Dài Great Temple, Núi Ba Den Mountain, and Dau Tieng Lake. Tay Ninh’s proximity to the Cambodian border also makes it a popular stopover destination …
Lo Go-Xa Mat National Park – Tay Ninh Province
A mosaic of Vietnamese flora, Lò Gò-Xa Mát National Park is host to semi-deciduous, deciduous, evergreen, and mangrove forests. Amongst the trees, there are also lowland marsh areas found within the park. Flourishing and biodiverse, Lò Gò-Xa Mát has become a crucial habitat for endangered bird species. Location One of only a few protected wetland areas in Vietnam, the …
