Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival

Lễ hội Xuân Núi Bà Đen

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Religious & SpiritualTay Ninh
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageWhat sets the Ba Den Mountain festival apart
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival in Tay Ninh

The Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival unfolds across the whole first lunar month at Tay Ninh's Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area, the highest peak in southern Vietnam and home to the revered Linh Son Thanh Mau shrine. Opening on Lunar New Year's eve, it draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and visitors seeking peace, luck, and prosperity for the year ahead.

Rising more than 900 meters above the flat farmland of Tay Ninh province, Ba Den Mountain is the highest point in southern Vietnam, and for one month every year it becomes the region's most crowded pilgrimage site.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets the Ba Den Mountain festival apart is its scale and duration: the celebration runs the entire first lunar month rather than a single day, turning the mountain into a hub for cultural, artistic, and religious activity

02

The mystery stays covered

The 2026 edition, themed The Flavors and Colors of Tay Ninh, opened on the evening of February 20 to a crowd of nearly 300,000 people, a measure of its standing as the most-attended festival in the province

03

The city starts moving

Programming blends kylin-dragon dance performances, traditional music, and fireworks with the mountain's core devotional draw: pilgrimage to the shrine of Linh Son Thanh Mau, the Black Lady goddess for whom the mountain is named

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Rooted in worship of Linh Son Thanh Mau

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the Black Lady of Ba Den Mountain

The sacred route

Living ritual

a folk deity linked to regional legends of a virtuous woman transformed into the mountain's guardian spirit

The local code

Living ritual

the spring timing follows the broader Vietnamese Tet custom of visiting pagodas and sacred mountains in the first lunar month to pray for peace and fortune

Tradition 5

Living ritual

known as di le dau nam

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Base the route around Tay Ninh; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for pagoda visits; comfortable walking shoes or hiking sandals for the pilgrim trail and cable car stations; light layers, since temperatures...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near Tay Ninh or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map11.31 N, 106.10 EOpen in Google Maps

Tay Ninh, Tay Ninh, Vietnam

Nearest airportSGN — Tan Son Nhat
TransportBase the route around Tay Ninh; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.
Stay areaStay near Tay Ninh or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tay Ninh via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tay Ninh, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearModest clothing covering shoulders and knees for pagoda visits; comfortable walking shoes or hiking sandals for the pilgrim trail and cable car stations; light layers, since temperatures drop noticeably at the summit compared with the Tay Ninh plain.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 Den Mountain Spring Festival?

Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival is listed for January. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Tay Ninh, Tay Ninh, Vietnam

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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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