Ba Den Mountain, located majestically in the middle of the suburban plain of Tay Ninh, is known as the “roof of the Southern region”, is the convergence point of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and is also the place where the faith of many Southern Buddhists is entrusted.
The Legend of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh City
Ly Thien, the governor of Trang Bang during the Nguyen Dynasty, and his wife Dang Ngoc Phung had a daughter they named Ly Thi Thien Huong. While going up the mountain to visit the pagoda, she was unfortunately bullied by thugs and was saved by Le Si Triet. Admiring the outstanding talent of the young man named Le, Thien Huong’s parents pledged to marry Thien Huong to Si Triet. While waiting for Si Triet to return from joining the army to fight Tay Son, Thien Huong was besieged by bad individuals who attempted to rape her. To maintain her virtue and gratitude to her fiance, Thien Huong jumped into the ravine of Tuet Tu mountain. Thien Huong’s soul returned in a dream to the abbot of the mountain temple in a dark black appearance. From then on, people called her Ba Den and set up a shrine to comfort the spirit of the beautiful, well-mannered but short-lived lady.
Ideal Time to Travel to Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh
Tay Ninh’s spring festivities take place during the first lunar month, which attracts a lot of tourists and makes the city appealing. It’s a lovely experience to take in the festive ambiance and local cuisine. To take advantage of the commotion and prosperity that these festivities bring, schedule your trip around this period.
Ba Den Mountain’s tourist destinations and attractions are frequently outside, thus the best time to visit is from November to May of the following year. Tay Ninh is in the dry season during this time, and the mild, sunny weather makes it ideal for sightseeing and exploring.
The list of attractions below can be used as a guide when traveling to Ba Den Mountain
Tallest Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Statue in Southeast Asia
Constructed from 170 tons of red copper with a height of 72 meters, the Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha statue on top of Ba Den Mountain is the tallest Buddha statue in Southeast Asia. In a place where natural energy is harmonious like Tay Ninh province, the presence of the Buddha statue of Tay Bo Da Son seems to strengthen the belief in the “spiritual mountain”, which is a symbol of wisdom, altruism, and encouragement of Buddha.
Ba Den Pagoda – Unique Spiritual Architecture
The pagoda has a classic design, much like many other old temples and pagodas in the South, and its primary building materials are orange-red bricks and tiles and yellow paint. The roof is tapered into many corners, delicately carved with multi-meaning symbols in Buddhism.
Linh Son Phuoc Trung Pagoda
Coming here, tourists can experience the serenity of meditation while strolling through the purple-hued trail of linden flowers, taking in the cold air beneath a historic Bodhi tree, or relaxing on a stone bench while seeing the surrounding mountains and rolling hills. The “Ba Den Mountain Valour” soldier monument in Linh Son Phuoc Trung Pagoda commemorates the wartime sacrifices made by the soldiers and populace of Tay Ninh.
The bustling festival atmosphere of Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh is most crowded during the period from the full moon of January (Nguyen Tieu) to the end of the third lunar month. If you want to participate in the Ba Den Ceremony or witness the statue bathing ritual, come here on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.
