Major city · Vietnam
Tây Ninh
One day covers the Cao Dai Holy See, Ba Đen Mountain and a quick walk in the rubber plantation; add a night only for extra rest.
Tây Ninh is a small provincial capital best known for the Cao Dai Holy See and Ba Đen Mountain. The sights cluster within 10 km, so a single day is enough for the highlights; a night adds flexibility for slower travel or a visit to the reservoir.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Nov
- Airport
- SGN
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tây Ninh113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tây Ninh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and follow local advice on monkey interactions.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Main airport for Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 h bus to Tây Ninh).
- Getting aroundTaxi and motorbike‑taxi (xe om) are the main options; Mai Linh operates locally.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (street vendor)≈ 15,000 VND
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city ride, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city ride, 3.1 mi (5 km))≈ 30,000 VND
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₫50,000 (≈ US$2)
- Mid-range bedBasic double room, a night, per room₫250,000 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedBasic double room, a night, per room₫400,000 (≈ US$16)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫100,000 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₫200,000 (≈ US$8) · High ₫350,000 (≈ US$14)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Main airport for Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 h bus to Tây Ninh)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tây Ninh: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxi and motorbike‑taxi (xe om) are the main options; Mai Linh operates locally. Short rides to the Holy See (3 km) and Ba Đen (≈10 km) are easy.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ba Đen Mountain
goDoor to door: ≈ 3 h round trip
Taxi or xe om to mountain base, then 2 h hike
Cable car available; summit hike needs good shoes.
Dau Tieng Reservoir
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h each way
Taxi or motorbike, 19 km (12 mi) eastTaxi or motorbike, 12 mi (19 km) east
Scenic but limited facilities; best for photo stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Anh Dao Hotel
150,000 VND, breakfast included
Hoa Binh Hotel
320,000–500,000 VND, breakfast included
Nha Nghi Quyen
200,000 VND (double) – 250,000 VND (family)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 100,000 VND (hostel, street food, local transport)
- Mid
- ≈ 200,000 VND (basic hotel, meals, taxi rides)
Trip budget
| Basic double room1 × 1 night × ₫250,000 | ₫250,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₫200,000 | ₫200,000 |
| Bus HCMC → Tây Ninh (one‑way)1 × ₫150,000 · check | ₫150,000 |
| Taxi round‑trip HCMC ↔ Tây Ninh1 × ₫2,500,000 · check | ₫2,500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫310,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫3,410,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫3,410,000≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket HCMC → Tây Ninh (one‑way)check | ≈ 130,000–180,000 VND |
| Taxi (city ride, 5 km) | ≈ 30,000 VND |
| Bún/Phở bowl | ≈ 30,000 VND |
| Coffee (street vendor) | ≈ 15,000 VND |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot, humid climate year‑round; stay hydrated.
- Monkeys at the Holy See may approach; do not feed them.
- Bus schedules from HCMC vary; confirm times before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Ho Chi Minh City; other embassies in HCMC or Hanoi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- HCMC → Tây Ninh bus: ≈ 130,000–180,000 VND, 2.5 h (check)
- Taxi within Tây Ninh (5 km): ≈ 30,000 VND
Say or show
- Cái này bao nhiêu? — How much is this? (cái này bao nhiêu?)
- Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? — Where is the bathroom? (nhà vệ sinh ở đâu?)
- Cho tôi nước, làm ơn — I would like water, please (cho tôi nước, làm ơn)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tây Ninh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Nov · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for a relaxed visit to the reservoir or to explore nearby villages.
- Combine Tây Ninh with a day in Ho Chi Minh City (2 h bus each way).
Sources
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