Provinz Tây Ninh

Region · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Tây Ninh is a province north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, on the border with Cambodia. It is the home of Caodaism, a religion founded in the 1920s, and its Holy See is a colourful temple complex that draws many visitors. The province also has Núi Bà Đen, the highest mountain in southern Vietnam, with a cable car and a pilgrim site.

Most visitors come on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, about 100 km away.

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Beste Reisezeit

November to April is the best time, with dry, sunny weather. May to October is the rainy season, with afternoon storms. The Cao Đài ceremonies at the Holy See take place daily at noon. Núi Bà Đen is busy during Tết and in the first lunar months, when pilgrims climb the mountain.

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Typisches Wetter im Januar

Schlecht

33° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 17°–37°
21° nachts
2 Regentage
18 Sonnentage
8 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Windstill
UV-Index 9 · sehr hoch

Bis zu 10 Tage über 35°

Typisches Wetter im Februar

Schlecht

37° (gefühlt 38°) · Extreme 19°–39°
23° nachts
1 Regentag
18 Sonnentage
9 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Windstill
UV-Index 10 · sehr hoch

Bis zu 22 Tage über 35°

Typisches Wetter im März

Schlecht

39° (gefühlt 40°) · Extreme 22°–41°
25° nachts
3 Regentage
15 Sonnentage
8 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Windstill
UV-Index 11 · extrem

Bis zu 29 Tage über 35°

Typisches Wetter im April

Schlecht

38° (gefühlt 40°) · Extreme 24°–42°
26° nachts
8 Regentage
8 Sonnentage
8 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 10 · sehr hoch

Bis zu 25 Tage über 35°

Typisches Wetter im Mai

Schlecht

35° (gefühlt 38°) · Extreme 24°–41°
26° nachts
19 Regentage
5 Sonnentage
7 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 10 · sehr hoch

Bis zu 13 Tage über 35°

Typisches Wetter im Juni

Schlecht

32° (gefühlt 36°) · Extreme 24°–36°
25° nachts
22 Regentage
4 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 9 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im Juli

Schlecht

31° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 23°–34°
24° nachts
24 Regentage
2 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 9 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im August

Schlecht

31° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 23°–34°
24° nachts
23 Regentage
2 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 10 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im September

Schlecht

30° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 23°–34°
24° nachts
23 Regentage
1 Sonnentag
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 9 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im Oktober

Schlecht

31° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 22°–33°
24° nachts
24 Regentage
6 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 9 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im November

Schlecht

31° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 20°–35°
23° nachts
15 Regentage
11 Sonnentage
7 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 9 · sehr hoch

Typisches Wetter im Dezember

Mäßig

31° (gefühlt 34°) · Extreme 18°–35°
21° nachts
6 Regentage
16 Sonnentage
8 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 8 · sehr hoch

Klimadaten: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Top-Sehenswürdigkeiten

Tòa Thánh Tây Ninh is the main temple of the Cao Đài religion, with bright colours and a mix of Asian and Western styles. Visitors can watch the noon ceremony from the upper gallery.
Núi Bà Đen is the highest mountain in southern Vietnam, at about 986 metres, with temples on the slopes.
Khu du lịch Núi Bà Đen is the tourist park at the foot of the mountain, with the cable car and pagodas.
Gratitude Retribution Temple is a temple area near the Holy See.

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Tây Ninh Essentials

Tây Ninh is defined by its spiritual significance and natural landmarks. The Cao Dai Holy See serves as the global center for Caodaism, showcasing a blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles. Nearby, the 986-meter Black Virgin Mountain features a complex of Buddhist temples and the world's tallest bronze Buddha statue on a mountain peak. The region also encompasses the Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Dầu Tiếng Reservoir, alongside markets famous for regional dew-wetted rice paper.

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Spiritual Landmarks

Tây Ninh is the birthplace of Caodaism, anchored by the architectural grandeur of the Holy See. The region’s spiritual landscape is dominated by the Black Virgin Mountain, home to the 18th-century Linh Sơn Tiên Thạch Tự. This collection highlights the province's religious diversity, featuring historic Catholic parishes like Tha La, traditional Khmer pagodas, and memorial temples that blend spiritual reverence with national history.

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Erlebnisse & Aktivitäten

Watch the noon ceremony: Dress modestly and be quiet. Visitors can watch from the gallery.
Ride the cable car up Núi Bà Đen: Views over the plains and the lake.
Climb the mountain: A trail goes up through the temples. Start early.
Taste local food: Tây Ninh is known for its salt shrimp and rice paper.

Touren & Aktivitäten

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Tagesausflüge

Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh City is the usual base, about 2 hours by road.
Cu Chi Tunnels: A war site on the way between the city and Tây Ninh.
Cambodia: The Mộc Bài border crossing is open to travellers with a visa.
Cat Tien: Cát Tiên National Park is a longer trip to the north-east.

Orte zum Entdecken

South-east: Ho Chi Minh City is the main gateway.
East: Dong Nai has Đồng Nai and nature reserves.
Delta: Mekong Delta lies to the south-west.

Anreise

By bus: Buses run from Ho Chi Minh City's Miền Tây and Củ Chi stations to Tây Ninh in about 2 hours.
By tour: Many day tours from Ho Chi Minh City combine the Holy See and Cu Chi Tunnels.
By car: The drive from Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2 hours.
By train and air: There is no railway or airport. Vietnam Railways

Unterwegs vor Ort

Taxi and ride-hailing: Available in Tây Ninh city.
Motorbike hire: Easy to rent, and the best way to reach the mountain.
Cable car: Runs up Núi Bà Đen from the tourist park.
Walking: The Holy See complex is easy to walk around.

Autofahren

Is a car worth it? A car with a driver is a good option for a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.
Roads: Highway 22 is busy near the city.
Parking: Free at the Holy See. Paid at the mountain.

Essen & Trinken

Tây Ninh food has simple local ingredients. Try muối tôm, salted shrimp with chilli, bánh tráng phơi sương, soft rice paper, and bánh canh Trảng Bàng, a thick noodle soup. Vegetarian food is common near the Cao Đài temples.

Frühstück

Pho PhởBeef or chicken noodle soup with a fragrant broth, fresh herbs, and rice noodles; commonly eaten for breakfast.

Mittagessen

Bun Cha Bún chảGrilled pork patties and slices served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and a sweet-sour dipping sauce; a Hanoi specialty.

Bun Bo Hue Bún bò HuếA spicy, lemongrass-scented beef noodle soup from the city of Hue.

Cao Lau Cao lầuA noodle dish unique to Hoi An, with thick chewy noodles, pork, and greens, traditionally made with local well water.

Snacks & Streetfood

Banh Mi Bánh mìA French-influenced baguette sandwich filled with pork, pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

Banh Xeo Bánh xèoA crispy turmeric rice-flour crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.

Goi Cuon Gỏi cuốnFresh (uncooked) spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, herbs, and vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper.

Süßspeisen & Desserts

Che ChèA category of sweet dessert soups or puddings made with beans, fruit, jelly, and coconut milk, served hot or over ice.

Getränke

Ca Phe Sua Da Cà phê sữa đáStrong drip coffee served over ice with sweetened condensed milk; Vietnam's signature drink.

Bia Hoi Bia hơiCheap, light draft beer brewed fresh daily and sold at street-side stalls, especially in Hanoi.

Sicherheit & Gesundheit

Tây Ninh is safe for visitors.

Dress modestly at the Holy See: cover your shoulders and knees.
Do not take photos in the main hall during the ceremony.
The climb up the mountain is hot and steep. Bring water.
If you cross to Cambodia, carry your passport and visa.
Protect against mosquitoes in the rainy season.

Geschichte

Caodaism was founded in Tây Ninh in 1926 and blends elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Christianity. The Holy See was built in the 1930s as the centre of the faith and the base of a religious state.

The province was heavily fought over in the Vietnam War because of its border with Cambodia. Today it is a quiet province known for its pilgrim sites.

Länderfakten

Quick practical facts for Vietnam at a glance:

Währung: Vietnamesischer Dong VND ₫ · Kartenzahlung · Häufig akzeptiert
Stromnetz: Steckertyp A / Steckertyp C / Steckertyp F
220 V · 50 Hz

Sprachen: Vietnamesisch
Leitungswasser: Nicht trinkbar
Fahrseite: Rechtsverkehr
Telefonvorwahl: +84

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