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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 |
