Cao Dai Religion highlights: Daytour to Tay Ninh

Tour Information

Tây Ninh is one of the most Off-the-beaten track in Viet Nam. The main highlight of the tour is a visit to the Cao Dai Holy See. The temple itself is a vibrant architectural masterpiece, an eclectic blend of different religious symbols and styles. The religion, Caodaism, is a syncretic faith that combines elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity, among others. A key part of the tour is witnessing the midday worship ceremony, a colorful and spiritual ritual where followers gather to pray.

Get our best service to get around Tây Ninh and visit the most beautiful places. 

Tour Itinerary

1/ Pick up & Local history/culture time – 7:30 - From Sai Gon

Our guides pick you up at your hotel, then we go for 2 hours and a half hours to Tay Ninh. You will exchange stories about local culture & history of Vietnam and Tay Ninh with our guide.

2/ The ride through "The-real-Vietnam": river, rice paddy fields, villages & temples,...

Chùa Gò Kén Tây Ninh - Độc đáo ngôi chùa thiêng trăm tuổi

3/ The Buddhist Temple where Caodaism was inaugurated - 10:00

In 1926, Caodaism was officially introduced under guardian of Buddhism and Caodaism monks at Thiền Lâm Cổ Tự – Gò Kén.

4/ Local Specialty – Long Hoa Market - 10:30

You will have a chance to become a local shopper with experience on trying and bargaining local specialties like Rice paper, Chilli Salt sauce, Tofu, Fabric and Local Grocery…

Chợ Long Hoa: Nét văn hóa đặc sắc của người Tây Ninh

5/ The Caodaism Complex - 11:30

You will arrive on time to the Cao Dai Holy See for the FAMOUS noon worship of local pilgrims with colorful customs, holy chants and discipline formation.

6/ Local lunch and café - Included - 13:00

We will stop at a local restaurant and order the food based on your DIETARY requirements. Let's take a slow lunch and interact with local people in a local coffee shop to try Vietnamese Coffee.

Món chay Tây Ninh, nét văn hoá ẩm thực đặc sắc của vùng đất thánh

7/ The Holy Palace – Special Entrance - 14:00

Driving through Rambutan and Rubber plantation, you are going deeper into a secret place of Caodaist people where the founder had lived and worked. Meet a Local Pilgrims who will take you on a tour to visit the Vietnamese-style palace with slow pace and beautiful camera shots.

8/ The come-back ride - 14:30

Finishing the excursion and local visits, which will satisfy you a lot, we will drive back to your hotel.

Tour Price

+Private option:

Price per person
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79 USD69 USD55 USD49 USD
Children price per person
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Highlights

  • Cao Dai Religion: Famous Spots & Noon Mass 

  • Local Experiences: The tour is filled with opportunities to engage with local life. 

  • Rural Exploration: You may also have the chance to drive through a village, offering a different perspective of the peaceful countryside.

  • Authentic Lunch: A classic Tay Ninh-style (Optional Vegetarian) lunch at a local restaurant is typically included.

Included

  • Set menu lunch (Vegan/Vegetarian lunch is available).
  • Transportation (Pick-up and drop-off in Saigon).
  • Well-experienced English-speaking guide.
  • Bottle of water.
  • All sightseeing tickets

Excluded

  • Anything not mentioned above.

  • Gratitude.
Price:
$69.00/Person

$69.00

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