Passengers traveling from Hanoi or Hai Phong to Ho Chi Minh City can receive a Silver WOW Pass and a Van Son Buffet ticket when purchasing the Van Son Peak–Hang Pagoda Cable Car Combo at Sun World Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh that borders HCMC.
The promotion runs from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 and includes benefits valued at a combined VND600,000 (US$23), with each item valued at VND300,000.
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Visitors attend the Vu Lan Festival at Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh. Photo courtesy of Sun Group |
The offer applies to Vietnamese and international passengers whose flights take place between Aug. 9 and Sept. 15. After arriving in HCMC, eligible passengers have seven days to redeem the benefits, with Sept. 15 as the final redemption date.
Passengers must present their boarding pass and a valid passport or identification document at the Sun World Ba Den Mountain ticket office. The benefits are available only to the passenger named on the boarding pass and cannot be transferred.
The promotion is aimed at encouraging passengers arriving in HCMC to add a trip to Tay Ninh to their itineraries. The province is about 100 kilometers from the city center and can be visited as a day trip from the southern economic hub.
Ba Den Mountain as a day trip from HCMC
HCMC is one of Vietnam’s major international gateways and a starting point for journeys to destinations across southern Vietnam. Tay Ninh is accessible in around two hours by road and is known for its mountain landscapes, cultural sites and spiritual attractions.
At 986 meters above sea level, Ba Den is the highest mountain in southern Vietnam and one of Tay Ninh’s best-known attractions.
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Sun World Ba Den Mountain combines mountain landscapes with cultural and spiritual attractions. Photo courtesy of Sun Group |
A cable car system connects the foot of the mountain with Van Son Peak, where visitors can view the surrounding plains and visit gardens and Buddhist landmarks.
The promotional package covers Van Son Peak and Hang Pagoda. The Silver WOW Pass provides access to designated priority lanes, while the Van Son Buffet ticket can be used for a meal at the mountaintop complex.
Cultural and spiritual experiences
Ba Den Mountain also features Buddhist cultural and architectural attractions.
At the summit are the 72-meter-tall Tay Bo Da Son Bodhisattva statue and the 36-meter-tall Maitreya Bodhisattva statue. Visitors can also see the “Ceramic Sutras – Sounds of the World” exhibition, which features more than 400 works.
The mountain area includes natural scenery, gardens and Buddhist cultural spaces, offering visitors several sites to explore during a day trip.
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The Ba Den Leaf Market recreates a local tradition in which leaves serve as currency for food exchanges. Photo courtesy of Sun Group |
Several cultural activities are also scheduled during the promotional period.
On Aug. 30 and 31, the mountain will host the Leaf Market, inspired by a local tradition in which participants use leaves instead of money to exchange for food. The activity focuses on sharing and community interaction.
On Sept. 2, Vietnam’s National Day, a flag-raising ceremony and other cultural activities will take place at the summit.
Visitors can combine these activities with sightseeing and explore traditions associated with the local community.
With HCMC as the arrival point, travelers can visit Ba Den Mountain and return to the city on the same day.