Explore Nui Cam Mountain - An Giang's Spiritual & Eco Gem

Nui Cam, the highest and most sacred mountain in the majestic That Son range of An Giang, has long been a unique spiritual and ecological tourism symbol of the Mekong Delta. The Lam Vien Nui Cam tourist area attracts visitors not only with its pristine, majestic natural beauty but also with its solemn, ancient religious architectural works, and unique local cultural experiences. Let “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel Around the World) guide you to fully discover the beauty of the “roof of the Mekong Delta” and pocket the most useful Nui Cam An Giang travel tips for your upcoming journey.

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Overview of Nui Cam An Giang Tourism

Introducing Nui Cam – Thien Cam Son

Nui Cam, also known as Thien Cam Son (Forbidden Heavenly Mountain), is located in An Hao commune, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province. This mountain is part of the legendary Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) region, standing out with a height of 716m, dubbed the “roof” of the Mekong Delta. Not only the highest mountain, Nui Cam is also considered the most sacred in That Son, containing many mysterious stories and being an important pilgrimage site for people in the South of Vietnam. Coming to Nui Cam An Giang tourism, visitors will immerse themselves in the majestic natural space, admire famous landmarks such as Van Linh Pagoda, Phat Lon Pagoda, Thuy Liem Lake, Vo Bo Hong, and explore the unique spiritual cultural features here.

Panoramic view of majestic Nui Cam mountain in An Giang from above, a must-visit tourist destination in Nui Cam An Giang

Majestic panoramic view of Nui Cam mountain in An Giang from above, a must-visit tourist destination in Nui Cam An Giang

The majestic beauty of Nui Cam as sunset falls. Photo: Duong Viet Anh

Lam Vien Nui Cam tourist area appears magnificent and attractive, an ideal destination for tourists who want to experience Nui Cam An Giang tourism

Panoramic view of Lam Vien Nui Cam Tourist Area

Ideal time to travel to Nui Cam An Giang

Nui Cam’s weather is characterized by a tropical monsoon climate, divided into two distinct seasons: the rainy season (from May to November) and the dry season (from December to April of the following year). However, the best time to travel to Nui Cam An Giang and fully enjoy its beauty is in spring, around January to March of the lunar calendar. At this time, the weather is cool and pleasant, trees sprout buds, and flowers bloom everywhere, creating a fresh and vibrant mountain forest scene. In the early morning, fog covers Nui Cam, creating a magical and poetic scene. When the sun rises and the fog gradually dissipates, the air becomes warm and fresh. In the late afternoon and evening, the temperature drops, becoming cool, and visitors can feel the romance and peace of the mountain forest.

In addition, if you want to experience the traditional festival atmosphere at Nui Cam, come in April of the lunar calendar to participate in the Lady Chua Xu Festival and late August, early September of the lunar calendar to immerse yourself in the Bay Nui Ox Racing Festival (Dolta Festival) of the Khmer people. These are major festivals, attracting large numbers of tourists and locals to participate. However, keep in mind that it often rains in these months, so you should prepare umbrellas or raincoats to avoid getting wet.

For tourists who want to see the flooded season scenery of An Giang from the top of Nui Cam, the best time is around October. At this time, floodwaters rise, creating a vast and immense river landscape, combined with the majestic beauty of Nui Cam, which will surely bring you unforgettable experiences.

Nui Cam in brilliant spring with flowers blooming everywhere, the perfect time for Nui Cam An Giang tourism

The golden time to visit Nui Cam is spring

Ticket prices and services at Lam Vien Nui Cam Tourist Area (Updated 2024)

To help visitors plan their Nui Cam An Giang trip conveniently and economically, “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel Around the World) would like to update the price list of tickets and services at Lam Vien Nui Cam Tourist Area (December 2024):

Service	Adult Ticket (VND)	Child Ticket (VND)
Entrance ticket (required)	20,000	10,000
Water park ticket	70,000	50,000
Combo ticket: entrance + round-trip cable car + water park	250,000	150,000
Round-trip cable car ticket	200,000	120,000
One-way cable car ticket up	120,000	80,000
One-way cable car ticket down	100,000	60,000
Round-trip tourist car ticket	120,000	80,000
One-way tourist car ticket up	80,000	50,000
One-way tourist car ticket down	60,000	40,000

Note:

Ticket prices above may change depending on the time and policies of the tourist area.
Child ticket prices apply to children under 1m4 in height.
Cable car and tourist car operating hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM (cable car), 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (tourist car) daily. Operating hours may change according to maintenance schedules or special events.

Directions to Nui Cam

Directions from Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces to Nui Cam

There are many ways to get to Nui Cam An Giang, depending on your starting point and chosen means of transport. Below are detailed directions from Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces:

1. From Ho Chi Minh City:

Bus: This is the most popular and convenient means of transport. You can take a bus to Chau Doc at Mien Tay Bus Station. Reputable bus operators such as Phuong Trang, Hue Nghia, Hung Cuong… all have the Ho Chi Minh City – Chau Doc route with many different time slots. Travel time is about 5-6 hours. From Chau Doc, you can take a taxi, motorbike taxi, or bus to Nui Cam (about 30km).
Motorbike or private car: If you want to be proactive about time and schedule, you can drive a motorbike or private car yourself.
- Route 1: From Ho Chi Minh City, follow National Highway 1A to My Thuan Bridge, turn right onto National Highway 80. Continue for about 50km to Vam Cong Ferry, cross the ferry and follow National Highway 91 to Chau Doc. From Chau Doc, follow the directions above to get to Nui Cam.
- Route 2: From Ho Chi Minh City, follow National Highway 1A to An Suong intersection, turn left onto National Highway 22. Follow National Highway 22 to Trang Bang junction, turn right onto National Highway N2. Continue on National Highway N2 to Tri Ton town, then turn left onto Provincial Road 948 to get to Nui Cam.

2. From Mekong Delta provinces:

Depending on your location, there are many different routes to get to Nui Cam. You can travel by bus, motorbike, or private car. Use Google Maps or online map applications to find the shortest and most convenient route.

Gate of Lam Vien Nui Cam Tourist Area in An Giang, the starting point for exploring Nui Cam An Giang tourism

Gate of Lam Vien Nui Cam Tourist Area

Means of transport to get up Nui Cam

To reach the top of Nui Cam, visitors can choose one of the following three means of transport:

Cable car: This is a fast, modern, and popular means of transport chosen by many visitors. The Nui Cam cable car system is over 3.5km long, with spacious and airy cabins, helping you easily move to the top of the mountain and admire the panoramic view of the majestic mountains and forests from above. Travel time by cable car is about 15-20 minutes.
Tourist car: Tourist cars are the second most popular means of transport, suitable for tourists who want to save costs or travel in large groups. Tourist cars will take you along the road up the mountain, travel time is about 30-45 minutes.
Walking: For tourists who love exploring and exercising, walking up Nui Cam is an interesting experience. The walking path up the mountain is quite steep and long, but in return, you will be immersed in nature, admire the pristine mountain scenery, and discover surprises along the way. Walking time up the mountain is about 2-3 hours, depending on each person’s health and speed.

Modern Nui Cam cable car, an ideal means of transport for tourists to experience Nui Cam An Giang tourism comfortably and quickly

Cable car to the top of Nui Cam mountain

Explore spiritual destinations and prominent landscapes in Nui Cam

Van Linh Pagoda – Ancient pagoda with unique architecture

Van Linh Pagoda, also known as Lá Pagoda (Leaf Pagoda), is one of the oldest and most sacred pagodas in Nui Cam. The pagoda was founded by Venerable Thich Thien Quang in 1927 with initial simple architecture made of bamboo and leaves. In 1995, the pagoda was rebuilt with unique architecture, harmoniously combining Eastern antiquity and modern beauty. The highlights of Van Linh Pagoda are the majestic 9-story bell tower, where the 1.2-ton Dai Hong Chung bell is placed, the 9-story Quan Am tower over 35 meters high, and the 3-story memorial tower for Venerable Thich Thien Quang. Van Linh Pagoda is not only a spiritual destination but also a unique architectural art work, attracting many tourists to visit and worship.

Van Linh Pagoda in Nui Cam with unique and ancient architecture, an important spiritual destination in the Nui Cam An Giang tourism journey

Van Linh Pagoda is majestic with 3 ancient towers

9-story bell tower of Van Linh Pagoda, nổi bật with ancient architecture and giant Dai Hong Chung bell, a symbol of Nui Cam An Giang tourism

The 9-story bell tower, where the giant Dai Hong Chung bell is placed. Photo: Duong Viet Anh

Phat Lon Pagoda – Admire the giant Maitreya Buddha statue

Phat Lon Pagoda, also known as Thien Vien Phat Lon Pagoda, is another famous pagoda in Nui Cam. The pagoda was built in 1912 and is famous for the giant Maitreya Buddha statue located on the top of the mountain. The statue is 33.6 meters high, made of reinforced concrete, painted white, standing out against the blue sky and majestic mountains and forests. The Maitreya Buddha statue at Phat Lon Pagoda is recognized by Vietnam Records as the largest Maitreya Buddha statue in Vietnam. Coming to Phat Lon Pagoda, visitors will be amazed by the majestic and magnificent beauty of the giant Buddha statue and feel the peace and tranquility in their souls.

Giant Maitreya Buddha statue at Phat Lon Pagoda, a famous symbol of Nui Cam An Giang tourism and the largest Maitreya Buddha statue in Vietnam

The largest Maitreya Buddha statue in Vietnam

Thuy Liem Lake – Poetic artificial lake amidst mountains and forests

Thuy Liem Lake is an artificial lake located right in the center of Nui Cam. The lake has an area of over 60,000 square meters, with a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters of water, likened to a jade in the heart of the mountains and forests. Thuy Liem Lake not only provides domestic water for the tourist area but is also an ideal sightseeing and relaxation spot. Visitors can stroll around the lake, admire the beautiful natural scenery, or relax at lakeside cafes. Around the lake, many types of flowers and ornamental plants are planted, creating a green, poetic space. Thuy Liem Lake is also associated with many legends about reclusive hermits on Nui Cam, further enhancing the mystery and attraction of this place.

Thuy Liem Lake in Nui Cam with poetic and peaceful beauty, an ideal destination to relax during your Nui Cam An Giang tourism journey

Peaceful Thuy Liem Lake suitable for resting

Vo Bo Hong (Bo Hong Shrine) – The roof of That Son

Vo Bo Hong, also known as Bo Hong Shrine, is the highest peak of Nui Cam and the entire That Son range. This place is considered the “roof” of the Mekong Delta, with an altitude of 716m above sea level. From Vo Bo Hong, visitors can admire the panoramic view of the Nui Cam Tinh Bien An Giang area, the green rice fields stretching to the horizon, and in the distance, Ha Tien sea and the southwestern border. On the top of Vo Bo Hong is Bo Hong Shrine, where the Jade Emperor is worshiped, attracting many devotees to pilgrimage and pray for peace. The name Vo Bo Hong originates from the fact that this place used to be inhabited by an insect called bo hong.

Vo Bo Hong peak in Nui Cam, the highest peak of That Son, where visitors can admire the panoramic view of An Giang during their Nui Cam An Giang tourism journey

Vo Bo Hong – The highest point of Nui Cam

Thanh Long Water Park – Exciting entertainment

Thanh Long Water Park is a new and attractive destination in Nui Cam, especially suitable for tourists who love entertainment and sports activities. The water park is located at the foot of Nui Cam, modernly designed with many interesting water games, suitable for all ages. Coming to Thanh Long Water Park, you can freely swim, slide down water slides, participate in adventure games, and enjoy the cool, fresh air of the mountains and forests. This is an ideal destination to cool off and relax after a long day of exploring Nui Cam.

Thanh Long Water Park in Nui Cam, a novel and attractive entertainment spot in the Nui Cam An Giang tourist area

Newly opened water park at Nui Cam with many interesting games

Cuisine and Accommodation when traveling to Nui Cam

Nui Cam specialties – Unique mountain forest flavors

Nui Cam cuisine is imbued with mountain forest flavors with specialty dishes made from natural, fresh ingredients. Coming to Nui Cam An Giang tourism, you cannot miss the following dishes:

Banh xeo rau rung (Crispy pancake with wild vegetables): The most famous dish of Nui Cam, banh xeo is crispy fried, filled with shrimp and meat, served with fresh wild vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce. The delicious and rich flavor of banh xeo combined with cool wild vegetables creates an irresistible dish.
Bo xao la giang (Beef stir-fried with Giang leaves): A rustic but flavorful dish, tender beef stir-fried with sour Giang leaves, very delicious served with hot rice.
Cua nui rang me (Mountain crab stir-fried with tamarind): Mountain crab with firm, sweet meat, stir-fried with sweet and sour tamarind, a perfect dish for snacks or family meals.
Ga nau mang rung (Chicken cooked with wild bamboo shoots): Free-range chicken with chewy, delicious meat cooked with fresh wild bamboo shoots, creating a sour and sweet soup with rich mountain forest flavors.
Thot not (Palmyra palm): Thot not is a famous specialty of An Giang, you can enjoy fresh palmyra palm juice, sweet palmyra palm sweet soup, or other dishes made from palmyra palm.

Banh xeo rau rung (Crispy pancake with wild vegetables) in Nui Cam, a must-try specialty when traveling to Nui Cam An Giang

Banh xeo rau rung – Specialty of An Giang region

Accommodation in Nui Cam and surrounding areas

In Nui Cam, there are many different accommodation options, from budget guesthouses to luxury hotels, meeting the needs of all visitors. If you want to experience the mountain forest atmosphere and save costs, you can choose guesthouses or homestays on the mountain. If you want more convenience and comfort, you can choose hotels in Chau Doc or Tinh Bien areas, not far from Nui Cam. Some suggested hotels:

Hotels on Nui Cam: Many guesthouses, homestays with affordable prices, close to attractions.
Ha Long Chau Doc Hotel: 3-star hotel, comfortable, near the center of Chau Doc.
Dong Nam Hotel: 2-star hotel, affordable price, near Chau Doc market.

Nui Cam An Giang tourism is a journey to discover the majestic natural beauty, unique spiritual culture, and unique cuisine of the Mekong Delta. With the information and Nui Cam An Giang travel tips that “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel Around the World) shares, we hope you will have a truly meaningful and memorable trip. Plan your trip and explore the “roof of the Mekong Delta” today!

Binh Minh

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Keywords: Nui Cam An Giang tourism