Ba Chua Xu Sam Mountain Festival

Lễ hội Vía Bà Chúa Xứ Núi Sam

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Religious & SpiritualChau Doc
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration13 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageUNESCO inscribed the festival on the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Ba Chua Xu Sam Mountain Festival in Chau Doc

Ba Chua Xu Sam Mountain Festival runs from April 22-27 by the lunar calendar in Nui Sam ward, Chau Doc city, An Giang province, centered on a procession carrying the statue of the Lady of Sam Mountain from her mountaintop pedestal to her shrine below.

At the foot of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc city, An Giang province, a shrine to the goddess known as Ba Chua Xu, the Lady of the Realm, draws worshippers from across southern Vietnam each year between April 22 and 27 on the lunar calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

UNESCO inscribed the festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognized at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee in Paraguay, formal international acknowledgment that distinguishes it from most other regional Vietnamese temple festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

The statue procession itself, covering more than four kilometers from the mountaintop pedestal to the shrine at the mountain's base, is accompanied by lion and dragon dance troupes in a combination described locally as unique to this festival

03

The city starts moving

The event embodies a cultural blending of Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, and Cham influences specific to the Mekong Delta's southwestern border region, reflecting Chau Doc's history as a multi-ethnic trading hub

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The procession reenacts the transfer of the Lady of Sam Mountain's protective presence from the mountain summit to the community shrine below

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a ritual movement central to her veneration

The sacred route

Living ritual

Lion and dragon dances accompanying the statue procession draw on Chinese-influenced performance traditions long integrated into southern Vietnamese festival culture

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting the region's historical ethnic mixing

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Light clothing suited to An Giang's hot, humid late-April climate; modest dress is expected at the shrine itself given its status as an active site of worship.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.70 N, 105.12 EOpen in Google Maps

Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam

Nearest airportKTI — Techo
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Chau Doc via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Chau Doc, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearLight clothing suited to An Giang's hot, humid late-April climate; modest dress is expected at the shrine itself given its status as an active site of worship.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Vietnam and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ba Chua Xu Sam Mountain Festival?

Ba Chua Xu Sam Mountain Festival is listed for Past edition: 31 May–12 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ba Chua Xu Sam Mountain Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Chau Doc, Vietnam. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

13 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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