Ba Den Mountain Historical and Scenic Relic Complex

About this location

Ba Den Mountain - Mountain and Cultural Landscape of Tay Ninh Ba Den Mountain is a quintessential historical-cultural relic and scenic landscape complex in Tay Ninh Province. Rising to an elevation of 986 meters, it is recognized as the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam. The complex comprises Ba Den Mountain, Phung Mountain, and Heo Mountain, forming a prominent mountainous topography emerging from the surrounding plains. The relic area blends forested mountain landscapes, natural caves, Buddhist pagodas, and religious shrines; among these, Ba Shrine (Dien Ba), Linh Son Tien Thach Cave, Ba Pagoda, and Hang Pagoda are key landmarks. Ba Den Mountain was designated a National Historical and Scenic Relic in 1989 and recognized as a National Tourism Area in 2013. Today, a modern cable car system connects the mountain base to various highland areas, facilitating access to diverse elevations and vantage points. The synergy of mountainous terrain, religious architecture, and sweeping plains views provides a valuable backdrop for historical, cultural, spiritual, and nature-centric film productions.

Location rules

• Do not litter or deface the natural and cultural landscape.
• Do not alter, touch, or damage artifacts, religious structures, or heritage relics.
• Maintain decorum, respectful silence, and solemnity in pagodas, shrines, and worship areas.
• Do not obstruct the cable car operations or the flow of pilgrims and tourists.
• Film crews must contact the Ba Den Mountain National Tourism Area Management Board and relevant authorities for prior approval before filming.
• Filming zones, schedules, crew size, technical equipment, and logistical transit routes must be agreed upon in advance.
• Do not access or film in restricted heritage zones, technical infrastructure facilities, or closed areas without official permission.
• Filming inside pagodas, shrines, and active prayer halls requires explicit approval from site management and religious administrators and must not disrupt religious ceremonies.
• Do not move, modify, or impact worship statues, altars, ritual objects, or the overall physical structure of the relics.
• Hiking, cave exploration, and trail travel must strictly adhere to safety instructions from the management board.
• Drone/flycam operations must comply with national aviation regulations and possess appropriate regulatory permits.
• Unauthorized night filming, set construction, or the use of high-decibel noise-generating equipment is strictly prohibited.
• During festival seasons, film crews must closely coordinate with the Organizing Committee to avoid disrupting general public activities and pilgrim traffic.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• High Mountain Terrain, Steep Slopes, and Cliff Faces
• Caves and Sensitive Relic Sites
• Mountain Weather Conditions and Dense Fog
• Crowd Density and Festival Gatherings