Since Tay Ninh temperature is hot and humid all year with an average temperature of 27.5ºC, and rainfall of 1,724mm. There are many things you can do. The dry season normally lasts from December till April and the rainy season lasts from May till November.
The Cao Dai Temple
The Cao Dai Temple - masses are held at 6am, mid-day, 6pm, and midnight. Although most tourists planning to visit the temple usually arrive for the noon mass. There is a balcony that runs along the walls halfway up. This is where you can watch the service. It is a very nice view.
There is an orchestra of approximately ten musicians whose music is traditionally Vietnamese. A choir of approximately twenty lead the congregation in the prayers. The music mix of the hymns is very unusual with the blend of Western and Vietnamese.
In the front of the temple is the Devine Eye in the shape of a triangle of Justice. It is surrounded by flowers on the Cosmic Globe. On the altar lies three glasses of wine, a cup of water and a cup of tea. The Temples domed ceiling is painted with stars and has a blue globe which is symbolic to "Caodaism".
Nui Ba Den Mountain - there are two ways to get up to the temple: you can walk the traditional trail, or pay a few dollars and take the tram. The views of the countryside are breathtaking.
It is also a famous complex of historical sites that cover more than 14.91 miles. There are Lunar New Year rituals and festivals that attracts about a million visitors yearly. This mountain is considered the roof of Southern Vietnam and often called Van Son or Cloud Mountain because it is always covered by clouds. There is a round trip cable car ride from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the mountain.
Dau Tieng Reservior - this reservoir is located 12.43 miles from Tay Ninh Town. It was constructed in 1981 to provide water in Tay Ninh province as well as the neighboring provinces. The lake covers an area of 27,000 hectares, and it contains up to 1.5 billion cubic meter of water. The reservoir is set in a beautiful landscape surrounding of mountains where is has many islets. The visitors often get a relax feeling when visiting Dau Tieng.
The reservoir is set in a beautiful surrounding landscape of mountains, and has many islets.
Cu Chi Tunnel (Ben Dinh) is a free attraction which is located about 45 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. It is a underground system that stretches over 75 miles. It was once part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail where they transport supplies and soldiers from North Vietnam to South Vietnam.
Binh Thanh Cham Tower, a monument of the Oc-Eo culture.
Mekong Delta is known as the "southern rice bowl". The Mekong is a very fertile area and is covered with rice fields.
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