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Temple of the Holy See of Cao Dai (Tay Ninh Holy See, Cao Dai Temple) is the most important and largest center in Vietnam of one of the religious movements called Caodaism, widespread in the south of Vietnam. Located in the province of Tainin (Tay Ninh), which is 90 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
Kaodaism was formed in the mid-20s of the XX century in Vietnam. Religion combines five religious elements – Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity and the cult of ancestors. A distinctive feature of this trend is the symbolic image of the left eye, which is found everywhere in the temple.
The unique architecture of the pagoda is very different from Christian, Buddhist, Chinese temples and pagodas. The temple has a long elongated hall, two tall towers and one bell tower. Decorated with many different bright and carved elements. There is a huge area around with various buildings, a stupa, a sacred tree, and sculptures.
Daily in the Holy See of Kaodai, you can watch the ceremonies taking place in 06:00, 12:00, 18:00 and 00:00 hours. However, at the same time, certain rules should be observed: clothes should cover the knees, shoes should be removed before entering, do not talk loudly during ceremonies and do not walk around the hall. Taking pictures and filming is allowed.
It is most convenient to visit Tay Ninh Holy See with a tour to the Heap Tunnels with a visit to this place, it is not easy to get to the temple on your own without rented transport.
🕐 Working hours
Around the clock.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Free of charge.
🚶 How to get there
Khao Dai Temple is located 90 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City in Tainin Province at (temple on the map). The easiest way to visit the temple is with an excursion to the Heap Tunnels. You can buy such excursions in street travel agencies or online on sites like Klook, Weatlas (do not accept Russian cards), Trip.com (accepts Russian cards).
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