Religious sites in Tay Ninh

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.

Mike Fernwood / CC BY-SA 2.0

Bến Dược Memorial Temple

The Bến Dược Memorial Temple is a cultural history project of the Communist Party Committee and people of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Nguyễn Thanh Quang / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Tay Ninh Cao Dai Holy See Temple

Caodaism is a monotheistic syncretic religion that retains many elements from Vietnamese folk religion such as ancestor worship, as well as…

Linh Sơn Tiên Thạch Tự

The oldest Buddhist temple on Black Virgin Mountain, dating to the 18th century. It is dedicated to Linh Sơn Thánh Mẫu and features traditional Vietnamese architecture integrated into natural rock caves.

Linh Sơn Phước Trung Tự

Located at the foot of Black Virgin Mountain, this temple serves as the administrative center and gateway for the mountain's extensive pagoda complex.

Tay Ninh Catholic Church

The central parish church for the Catholic community in Tây Ninh City, featuring a prominent bell tower and modern architectural design.

Nhà thờ Tha La

A historic Catholic church in Trảng Bàng district, established in the 19th century. It is a significant cultural landmark known for its resilience through various periods of regional conflict.

Chùa Botum Kirirangsay

A Khmer Buddhist temple showcasing traditional Theravada architecture, including ornate carvings and pointed spires characteristic of the local Khmer community's heritage.