This mountain 3 hours north of Saigon stands out of the flat surrounding and can be seen from far away. With almost 1000 meter height rising from the lowlands it has become a tourist spot. Now having 5 cable cars on its flanks its easier and faster than ever to get to the top.
Hiking
Of course we are interested in hiking up the mountain. Here is my personal history.
| day | maximum height | time up | time down | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/12/24 | 0 m | Covid-19, closed | ||
| 2025/12/12 | 350 m | 30 minutes to late | ||
| 2026/01/04 | 996 m | 2h20 | 1h15 | first hike |
| 2026/02/16 | 500 m | 2h10 | 2h15 | group of 5 |
- Black Virgin Mountain I - 2021/12/24
- Black Virgin Mountain II - 2025/12/12
- Black Virgin Mountain III - 2026/01/04
- Black Virgin Mountain IV - 2026/02/16
