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| BA DEN MOUNTAIN |
Ba Den mountain, the highest elevation in the south at 986m, is
the last peak in the Truong Son mountain range. It is located
15km north -east of Tay Ninh. The area is a historical and
beautiful site, and covers more than 24 sq.km.
 Centuries
ago Ba Den mountain became the place of worship for the local
population. Perched on the mountain in front of a lake is Van
Son pagoda.
The mountain overlooks the whole province, like a conical hat
rising from the plains. From here visitors can see Cau mountain
to the east and the Heo and Phung mountains to the north-west.
Besides, picturesque grottoes and caves are scattered in the
mountain.
Ba Den mountain is also the location of three preservation parks
that serve as outdoor museums which display relics and
photographs depicting the life and activities of the Vietnamese
Liberation Forces during the American war. Ba Den mountain is
always very crowded and lively on holidays and festivals.
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CAO DAI GREAT TEMPLE |
The Cao Dai Great temple is the cathedral of the Cao Dai
religion and is the main attraction in Tay Ninh. The temple,
buil between 1933 and 1955, is located more specifically in Long
Hoa, 5km south-east of Tay Ninh.
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is 140m long and 40m wide. The construction is harmonious fusion
of Asian and European styles. The interior consists of a huge
decorated hall ans sanctuary The two rows and columns are
decorated with dragons and are coated in white, red and blue
paint.
The domed ceiling is divided into nine parts similar to a night
sky full of a stars and symbolizes heaven, Under the dome is a
giant star-speckled blue globe with the Divine Eye painted on
it: This is the official symbol of CaoDaism. Followers worship
Jesus Christ, Confucius, Laotze and Buddha, and also believe to
be in touch with such deceased celebrities as Shakespeare, Joan
of Arc and Victor Hugo.
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