Tay Ninh Cao Dai Temple

Surreal temple of Vietnam's unique syncretic religion

Duration

Full day (often combined with Cu Chi)

Entrance Fee

$Modest dress required

Best Time

Noon for prayer ceremony

Overview

The Cao Dai Holy See is the headquarters of Cao Daism, a unique Vietnamese religion combining elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam. The temple's extraordinary architecture and colorful noon prayer ceremonies are unforgettable. Often combined with Cu Chi Tunnels for a full day trip.

Highlights

Noon prayer ceremony
Extraordinary architecture combining Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic elements
Unique syncretic religion experience

Getting There

Nearby City

100 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 11.2833, 106.1000

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