Under the proposal, adult admission fees would increase from VND 10,000 (USD 0.38) to VND 20,000 per visit, while children aged between six and 16 and other eligible groups would pay VND 10,000.
The proposal was included in a plan developed by the provincial People's Committee for the management and operation of the Ba Den Mountain historical and scenic site.
According to the management board of Ba Den National Tourist Area, the destination attracted an average of more than 4 million visitors annually between 2023 and 2025, generating around VND 39.2 billion in entrance fee revenue each year.
The board said the revised fee structure would align with regulations on fees and charges while supporting conservation efforts and the site's long-term tourism development strategy.
A survey cited in the proposal found that entrance fees at major tourist attractions and scenic sites across Vietnam typically range from VND 20,000 to VND 80,000 per visitor, significantly higher than the current rate at Ba Den Mountain.
The province forecasts that the site will attract around 4.45 million visitors annually between 2026 and 2030.
If approved, the new fee structure is expected to generate total revenue of about VND 393.6 billion during 2026-2030, including an average of more than VND 90 billion annually between 2027 and 2030.
The management board estimated that operating costs related to fee collection and site management would total about VND 35.3 billion during 2027-2030.
Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam, is one of Tay Ninh's key tourism destinations and is being developed as a major spiritual and eco-tourism centre in the region.
