Tour Overview
Ta cu mountain is one of the highest mountains in Binh Thuan Province - 649 meters from the top of the mountain, there is a spectacular view of the dragon fruit farms and rice paddies below. In the 1870s and 1880s, a Buddhist month named Tran Huu Duc led a group of Buddhist faithful in the construction of the Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda. After his death in 1887, a group of his followers built the lower Long Doan Pagoda. Then in 1958, a man named Truong Dinh Tri began construction of the 49 meter-long, 7 meter-high reclining Buddha, as well as three additional smaller Buddha statues. There is a cave near the statues which has been named the Forefathers Cave. At the bottom of the cave is a small stream, which disappears into the cave floor. It is inside this cave that Tran Huu Duc spent much of his life time in meditation.
TA CU MOUNTAIN HALF DAY TOUR
Two Special Options: Morning & Afternoon Tour
Tour Highlights
Whale Temple | Phan Thiet Harbor | Sleeping Buddha | Cable Car | Cham Tower | Dragon Fruits Farm
8:00 AM (The time can be flexible ) Pick-up from your hotel lobby in a private air-conditioned car.
- Cham Tower
First Visit the Cham Tower, a sacred site built in the 11th century to worship God Shiva who is venerated by Cham People. You'll admire three ancient towers which is the cultural – oriented Champa in a nice full view of Phan thiet city.
- Van Thuy Tu Temple (Whale Temple)
Continue to check out the Whale Temple, built in 1972, where you’ll see a massive 22-meter whale skeletonwhich play an important role in spirit and religion of the local fishermen. Nearly 100 whale skeletons are stored for 100 – 150 years.
- Phan Thiet Harbor
Stop at Phan Thiet Harbor to witness the bustling life of local fishermen and see thousands of colorful boats know more about the local life activities.
- Ta Cu Mountain
The main trip is Ta Cu mountain. It takes you about 40 minutes to Ta Cu mountain located in Ham Thuan Nam District. Once you arrive , you'll take a modern cable car ride to explore the mountain and enjoy all the spectacular views from the slopes.
Visit the Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda . At the height 475 meters above sea level, surrounded by lush forests and stunning mountain scenery.
Overall of the pagoda, you will see three entrance gates, "Main Hill", "The group of Amitabha Buddha Statue" and "Leader's cave and a 49 meter-long and 7 meter-high statue of Sakyamuni's nirvana lying on the highest position.
-Dragon Fruit Farm
On your way back, visit a local dragon fruit farm. Learn about the cultivation of this nutritious fruit.
13:00 PM : You'll be dropped at your hotel.
Tour Inclusions
Private air-conditioned car
English-speaking tour guide
Cable car ticket
Entrance fees
Mineral water
Tour Exclusions
Tips (optional)
Personal expenses
Linh Son Truong Tho pagoda
Cable Car To The Temple
Phan Thiết Fishing Harbor
Dragon Fruits Farm
Poshanu Cham Temple
Whale Temple
Lying Bubbha