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Tay Ninh in brief

Tay Ninh is a province in the southeastern part of Vietnam. It is adjacent to Cambodia to the West and Northwest, Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc to the East, Ho Chi Minh City and Long An in the South.

There are 26 ethnic groups living in Tay Ninh, each of which has its own customs, traditions that contribute to the overall dynamic culture of the province. Tay Ninh is also famous for its being territory of Caodaism, a syncretistic and monotheistic religion. In addition, the Chan and Khmer cultures, which are considered two of the well-developed early civilizations appeared in the southern Vietnam, have left many valuable traditions and historical sites in Tay Ninh. However, the thing that gives Tay Ninh its reputation is the province’s spectacular scenery. For example, the 986m high Ba Den Mountain is a famous site with many myths, a history museum and a renowned temple know as Cao Dai Great Temple.

Tay Ninh travel guide
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  • Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

    Tour style : Daily tours
    Destination : Tay Ninh
    Duration : 1 day
    Tour code : TCL010
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    The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. In this Ho Chi Minh tour, we also take the chance to visit Cu Chi Tunnels which is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extends over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

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