Climbing to an altitude of nearly 1,000m to ask a calligrapher for blessings and take photos for Tet (Vietnamese New Year).

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In late November of the Year of the Snake (2015), the whole country began its Tet holiday travel season . Day trips were a popular choice for many people. In the South, Ba Den Mountain ( Tay Ninh province) became an unmissable destination with many Tet festival programs.

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To reach the summit of Mount Ba Den, which is approximately 986m high, visitors must travel by cable car.

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At the mountaintop, in the cultural areas, the management has arranged for many calligraphers to offer their services. People who come here can ask the calligraphers for calligraphy, wishing them peace and good fortune in the new year.

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The calligrapher writes calligraphy on the summit of Mount Ba Den.

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The children watched intently as the calligrapher wrote.

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In particular, if they wish, visitors of all ages can create their own calligraphy artwork.

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Besides sightseeing, worship, and activities like asking for calligraphy from a traditional calligrapher, Mount Ba Den is also a must-visit location for taking Tet holiday photos.

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Many tourists wearing red ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) took photos for Tet (Vietnamese New Year) at the summit of Ba Den Mountain.

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Here, you can also rent out traditional Vietnamese dresses (áo dài), allowing visitors to comfortably change into various outfits.

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Young women in flowing ao dai dresses stand gracefully atop a mountain nearly 1,000 meters high.

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"I feel like I can take a beautiful photo from any angle. Whether it's a place with lots of flowers and plants, or a spot without any scenery, just the clouds and sky alone are enough to make the picture beautiful," a tourist shared.

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