Tà Cú Mountain
Núi Tà Cú
An ancient temple on a mountain about 650 meters above sea level. Visitors can take the cable car up to see a white reclining Buddha about 49 meters long and look out over the Binh Thuan coastal plain.
Tà Cú Mountain is located in Hàm Thuận Nam District, about 30 km southwest of Phan Thiet, at an elevation of about 650 meters. The mountain is covered in dense forest and has several Buddhist temples. The oldest, Chùa Linh Sơn Trường Thọ (Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda), was built in the early 19th century during the Minh Mạng era of the Nguyễn dynasty, founded by a high monk who practiced here. The most famous feature is the white reclining Buddha, completed in 1962, about 49 meters long. It is one of the largest reclining Buddhas in Vietnam, serene in its posture and facing the mountain forest. Nearby are a standing statue of Avalokiteshvara and several pagodas. You can take the cable car up (about 10 minutes; round trip about VND 250,000, check on site), or hike the stone-step trail (about 1.5 to 2 hours) if you are fit. The summit offers wide views over the surrounding plains, dragon fruit orchards, and the coastline. The Tà Cú Nature Reserve also has wild monkeys. Getting there: about 1 hour's drive from Mui Ne, and often combined with Kê Gà Lighthouse as a day trip. Notes: dress modestly in the temple area and avoid shorts and tank tops. Afternoon showers are possible on the mountain. Monkeys will grab food, so keep your belongings secure.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:30–17:00; cable car times subject to on-site confirmation
Nearby sights
- Kê Gà Lighthouse
- Duc Thanh School & Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Van Thuy Tu Whale Temple
- Phan Thiet Water Tower
- Doi Duong Beach Park
- Po Sah Inu Cham Towers
- Lau Ong Hoang Ruins
- Fishermen Show (Huyen Thoai Lang Chai)