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Explore the Cao Đài Temple, Thiền Lâm (Gò Kén) Pagoda, and Black Virgin Mountain on a private tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a cable car ride and a Vietnamese lunch.

Highlights

• Feel the cool mountain air as you ride a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain
• Explore the Cao Đài Temple and learn about the Cao Đài religion
• Visit the Thiền Lâm (Gò Kén) Pagoda, one of Tây Ninh’s oldest Buddhist temples
• Enjoy a relaxing Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in Tây Ninh
• Travel in comfort with a private guide and driver from Ho Chi Minh City

Description

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside as you leave the busy city behind. Arrive at Thiền Lâm (Gò Kén) Pagoda, one of Tây Ninh’s oldest Buddhist temples. Admire the majestic Sakyamuni Buddha statue, the serene lotus pond, and the ancient Bodhi tree. Explore peaceful prayer halls and colorful statues, and enjoy a unique blend of modern and traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture. Continue to the spectacular Cao Đài Holy See, the center of Vietnam’s unique Cao Đài religion. Experience the temple’s vibrant, colorful architecture, dragon pillars, sacred symbols, and celestial dome. If timing allows, quietly observe a midday prayer ceremony, with hundreds of followers dressed in white. Next, enjoy a relaxing Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Choose from Tây Ninh specialties like bánh canh Trảng Bàng, grilled pork with rice paper, or vegetarian options. After lunch, transfer to Black Virgin Mountain, the highest peak in Southern Vietnam. Take a smooth cable car ride up the mountain, flying over lush forests and pagodas below. Enjoy panoramic views of rice fields and distant villages. Depending on your chosen route, either take the peak cable car for 360° views at the mountain top or the pagoda cable car to visit Bà Đen Pagoda and the giant Black Lady statue. Walk around, explore, take photos, and enjoy the cool, fresh mountain air. Finally, relax in your private vehicle as you travel back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Includes

Private guide Comfortable transport Visit to Thiền Lâm (Gò Kén) Pagoda Visit to Cao Đài Temple Cable car ride at Black Virgin Mountain Lunch in Tây Ninh Pick up and drop off In HoChiMinh city

Important Information

• The tour involves some walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The cable car ride may not be suitable for those with a fear of heights. Weather can vary, so bringing a hat and sunscreen is advisable.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund