Facts
- Elevation: 986 m (3,235 ft)
- Prominence: 962 m
- Peak category:
Spesial - Region:
Southern Vietnam - Coordinates: 11.3821, 106.1701
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Núi Bà Đen stands at approximately 986 m elevation making it a topographical landmark in the Mekong Delta region. It is heavily visited because access is mostly via easy hiking trails or cable car rather than technical climbing. Multiple walking routes are available but since 2020, a Sun World cable car system offers a fast ascent in around 8 minutes. The summit area features temples, a giant 72 m bronze Bodhisattva statue, Ming Mẫu (Black Virgin) shrine, and a panoramic terrace for cloud-watching beginning before dawn.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Located ~10 km north-east of Tây Ninh city, about 100 km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City.
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- Permits: Entry fee of approximately VND 16,000 per adult, discounted for children and seniors; parking/vehicle fee for those arriving by car/motorbike.
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- Water sources: Along the Temple and Power Pole Trails, there are local stalls or pagoda vendors selling bottled drinks or refreshments.
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Origins and Meaning
The name “Bà Đen” (Black Virgin) refers to the local legend of Ly Thị Thiên Hương, who reportedly leapt from the mountain to preserve her honor, later revered as the Holy Mother of Linh Sơn. The site includes a shrine built on her behalf that later became part of the mountain temple complex.