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The Tây Ninh Holy See: Exploring Its Fascinating Secrets
Among the numerous famous landmarks in Tay Ninh, the Cao Dai Holy See is a definite must-visit for any traveler journeying to this westernmost province of Vietnam's Southeast region.
Tây Ninh Holy See – A Cao Đài Architectural Masterpiece and Unique Spiritual Symbol of Southern Vietnam
Among Tây Ninh's many famous landmarks, the Holy See stands out as a must-visit destination for any traveler exploring this westernmost part of the Southeast region.
The Tây Ninh Holy See is also affectionately known by locals as the Sacred Temple (Đền Thánh). The complex is located on Phạm Hộ Pháp Street, Hòa Thành Town, Tây Ninh Province, approximately 5km southeast of Tây Ninh City and about 100km west of Ho Chi Minh City.
The name Tây Ninh Holy See is what locals commonly call it. Within the Cao Đài religion, the full name of the Sacred Temple is "Tòa thánh Đại đạo Tam Kỳ Phổ độ" (Holy See of the Great Way of the Third Period of Universal Salvation) or "Tòa thánh Cao Đài" (Cao Đài Holy See). The complex comprises over 100 large and small architectural structures within a spacious 1.2 square kilometer compound, surrounded by 12 gates. All gates are intricately carved with the Four Holy Beasts (Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix) and lotus flowers.
At the heart of this complex is the Holy See, measuring 135m long and 27m wide. The main entrance faces west, featuring the Tam Đài (Three Towers) at 36m high, Hiệp Thiên Đài (two bell and drum towers) at 27m high, Nghinh Phong Đài, Cửu Trùng Đài, and Bát Quái Đài, all reaching 36m. Interestingly, many parts of the Holy See are built with dimensions that are fundamental multiples of nine.
Beyond these figures, we must also mention the Bát Quái Đài, standing 9m high and built on a square base, with each side measuring 27m. Following this is the Cửu Trùng Đài (Main Sanctuary), which is 27m wide and 81m long. The Hiệp Thiên Đài is built adjacent to it, forming a square with each side also 27m long.
This colossal structure was built over more than 20 years (from 1926 to 1947), spanning five construction phases. Notably, throughout this period, those involved in its construction had to take the 'Hồng Thệ' (a vow of celibacy), aiming to maintain "purity" for the creation of the Holy See. This edifice is considered by Cao Đài followers to be a harmonious blend of 'Thiên Ý' (Divine Will) and 'Nhân Lực' (Human Effort).
This serves as the central place of worship for the Cao Đài religion, known as 'Tổ Đình' (Ancestral Temple), as Tây Ninh is considered the religion's ancestral land. According to its doctrine, Cao Đài's principles are 'Quy Nguyên Tam Giáo' (Unification of the Three Teachings: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism) and 'Phục Nhất Ngũ Chi' (Restoration of the Five Branches: Humanism, Spiritism, Sainthood, Immortality, and Buddhism).
The Cửu Trùng Đài (Main Sanctuary) is undoubtedly the most captivating area for visitors within the Holy See. This expansive space, 81m long and 27m wide, is elegantly divided from other areas within the Main Sanctuary by 18 intricately carved and dragon-decorated pillars arranged on two sides.
These rows of pillars divide the Cửu Trùng Đài area into nine sections, each spaced 18cm apart. This sacred space is where each rank of follower performs their rituals. During worship ceremonies, dignitaries and adherents occupy specific positions corresponding to their spiritual rank within the Cao Đài religion. Above, the ceiling features painted stars and clouds, symbolizing the celestial realms.
The Bát Quái Đài is an area situated at the far end of the Sacred Temple, forming the tail section of the Long Mã (Dragon Horse) and facing directly east. The Bát Quái Đài features a yellow-painted roof. This area is distinguished by eight dragon pillars arranged in the shape of the Bát Quái (Eight Trigrams). At its center is the Càn Khôn globe, with a diameter of 3.3m. This particular feature makes the Holy See unique among other Cao Đài temples.
Each Cao Đài temple is only permitted to worship the Holy Image of the Divine Eye (Thiên Nhãn), typically depicted as a painting. However, at the Holy See, the Divine Eye is uniquely rendered on a large globe called the Càn Khôn, symbolizing the religion's cosmology. At the heart of the Càn Khôn, a lamp named Thái Cực is kept eternally lit, day and night. Surrounding the Divine Eye on the Càn Khôn are 3,072 stars, representing 72 terrestrial globes and 3,000 worlds.
Another unique feature at the Holy See is the painting depicting the Tam Thánh (Three Saints) signing the Thiên Nhân Hòa Ước (Covenant Between Heaven and Humanity). The Tam Thánh are three revered saints who lead Bạch Vân Động (White Cloud Cave), the sacred realm of the Cao Đài religion. These saints include: Thanh Sơn Đạo Sĩ, whose earthly incarnation was Trạng Trình Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm of Vietnam; Nguyệt Tâm Chân Nhân, incarnated as the great French writer Victor Hugo; and Trung Sơn Chân Nhân, incarnated as the Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen.
The painting depicts Thanh Sơn Đạo Sĩ (the Saint of the Green Mountain) wearing traditional Vietnamese court attire, holding a brush and writing the words: 'Thiên Thượng Thiên Hạ – Bác Ái Công Bình' (Heaven Above, Earth Below – Universal Love and Justice). Beside him is Nguyệt Tâm Chân Nhân (the Saint of the Moon's Heart), dressed in French court attire, holding a quill pen and writing the French phrase: 'DIEU et HUMANITÉ – AMOUR et JUSTICE' (God and Humanity – Love and Justice), which carries the same meaning. Trung Sơn Chân Nhân (the Saint of the Central Mountain) stands nearby, holding a red inkstone for the two to write.
The Thiên Nhân Hòa Ước (Covenant Between Heaven and Humanity) is an agreement between God and humanity. In this covenant, humans, as the foremost of all beings on Earth, represent all creatures in promising to live in harmony with nature and the cosmos. According to the Cao Đài religion, this covenant was signed in 1926, coinciding with the religion's establishment.
If you visit the Holy See around 12 PM, you'll have the opportunity to witness the main ceremony of Cao Đài followers. During other hours, visitors are welcome to explore the entire intricate complex. Here are some important tips for visitors: Please remove your shoes before entering. Dress modestly and respectfully. Maintain a quiet demeanor. Help keep the area clean. When entering the Grand Sanctuary, men should use the right entrance, and women should use the left entrance.
More than just a significant religious center for Cao Đài adherents, the Tây Ninh Holy See, with its incredibly unique architecture and long history, built by the hands of untrained farmers, is also regarded as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Southeast region of Vietnam.
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Update day : 03/08/2023
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From January to December
Ma Thien Lanh tourist area
Ma Thien Lanh Valley carries with it many mysterious stories and legends that make anyone who hears them shudder because of its sacredness and magic. One of the most prominent stories told by local people originates from the resistance war against the French and Americans. The enemy troops that invaded our country had to go through the valley and more than 70% of the troops died in this holy place. The number of people left was so small that they were all easily defeated by our army. In addition, some people who have lived in Ma Thien Lanh Valley for a long time said that they have faced giant snakes, even cobras nearly as big as an adult's calf. However, up to now no one has been in danger from the venom of that ferocious snake, so it is only considered one of the mysterious stories of this sacred mountain region. Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, you can travel by motorbike or choose reputable Tay Ninh bus companies to travel to Ma Thien Lanh Valley. You go along National Highway 22A until you see Trang Bang intersection, then turn right onto provincial road 782. Then, you continue about 50km to reach Tay Ninh town. Here, you just need to go straight along the 3km long asphalt road connecting Provincial Road 782 to Phung Mountain and then go through a small road to Ma Thien Lanh Valley. This road is considered quite difficult to travel, so if you travel by motorbike, you need to have a steady hand on the steering wheel. If you depart from Tay Ninh city, moving to Ma Thien Lanh Valley is very easy. With a distance of only about 11km, you can go by motorbike to be more proactive with your time. From the center of Tay Ninh city, you can choose to go in the direction of Tran Phu or Boi Loi street. If you do not know the route clearly, you can follow the directions of Google Maps and rest assured that this road is very easy to follow. To discover the full beauty of Ma Thien Lanh Valley, you will have to walk and trek through mountain climbing paths and forests. This is a challenging but also very interesting road for those who love to explore and adventure. Throughout the trekking route of Ma Thien Lanh Valley, you will encounter a series of giant rocks and overcome countless steep, dangerous slopes one after another. Although the road is full of difficulties and challenges, during the trekking journey, you will be very excited to see with your own eyes the endless mountain scenery, diverse vegetation with countless rare and precious forest species. Hearing the gurgling stream mixed with the chirping of birds is extremely pleasant. Ma Thien Lanh Valley possesses a wild, primitive and mysterious beauty that makes anyone captivated. This place is also likened to Da Lat of the Southeast region because of its extremely magnificent natural scenery. Looking down from above, Ma Thien Lanh Valley looks like a giant basin covered with vast old forests. Adorning the impressive beauty are countless precious wood trees hundreds of years old such as ancient trees, eucalyptus... In addition, people in the area also grow many fruit trees here such as mango, rambutan, banana, guava. , plums... to increase the richness of this land. The entire Ma Thien Lanh Valley is like a natural picture that is both vast, majestic, mysterious and magical.
Tay Ninh
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November to April
Dau Tieng Lake
Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake stretches across three provinces: Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh. The upstream of this lake belongs to Dau Tieng district, Tay Ninh province with a large area. Dau Tieng Lake is located about 25km east of the city center. Dau Tieng Tay Ninh Lake was started construction in 1981. After 4 years of construction, this artificial lake was completed on January 10, 1985. The capacity of Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake is estimated to contain about 1.58 billion cubic meters of water. Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake is the largest artificial lake in Vietnam. Not only does it play a role in coordinating water for the Saigon River, this lake is also a tourist destination that attracts many visitors. The space at Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake possesses charming landscape beauty and a cool atmosphere that will surely make you fascinated and forget the way home. There are many means of transportation for you to choose when moving to Dau Tieng Lake, Tay Ninh. You can ride a motorbike or taxi depending on your preferences and personal needs. Starting from the center of Tay Ninh city, you go along Cach Mang Thang Tam street and then turn to Ba Den Mountain. After arriving at Duong Minh Chau town, turn right and go straight about 2km along the dike road to reach your destination. Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake has long been famous for its poetic and romantic beauty. The clear blue lake surface, floating clouds combined with lush green grass promise to make you extremely fascinated. Watch sunrise and sunset at the lake. This is an interesting experience that you cannot miss when traveling to Dau Tieng Lake in Tay Ninh. In addition to exploring the natural landscape, watching the sunrise and sunset at the lake will bring you a feeling of extreme peace and relaxation. Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake appears like a poetic watercolor painting, making anyone lost in this place captivated with its beauty. When traveling to Dau Tieng Lake in Tay Ninh, you can take time to enjoy the delicious dishes below. Rice paper rolls dried in dew. This is a famous specialty of Tay Ninh Dau Tieng Lake that you must definitely try. The rice paper shell has a subtle rice flavor, the roll inside includes boiled meat, vermicelli, wild vegetables, bean sprouts, cucumber, pickled carrots... This rustic dish is loved by many locals. Trang Bang noodle soup is a memorable dish because of its rich, sweet flavor. Most local people know how to prepare this specialty dish. In addition, grilled fish with salt and chili is a dish that cannot be missed. The fish are marinated with spices to taste and will definitely make you pick up your chopsticks non-stop. This is a popular dish in Tay Ninh, making a strong impression with its naturally sweet, chewy fish flavor mixed with typical chili salt.
Tay Ninh
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November to April
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