The tourist site generated more than VND 36 billion (USD 1.38 million) in entrance fee revenue during the period, according to its management board, with nearly VND 28.9 billion contributed to the state budget.
The board said it had completed 86 of its 103 planned tasks for 2026, focusing on heritage preservation, environmental protection, infrastructure development and tourism promotion.
The opening of the Lunar New Year Spring Festival on February 20 attracted more than 164,800 visitors and delegates.
Cultural activities, including traditional Khmer music, Chhay-dam drum dances, lantern-offering ceremonies and exhibitions of local agricultural products, have helped diversify visitor experiences.
The management board has also introduced multilingual QR-code audio guides at five heritage sites, including Kim Quang Cave Base, Hang Pagoda, Inter-Unit 7 Base, Ba Pagoda and Trung Pagoda.
A digital database has been completed for the Ba Den Mountain festival honouring Linh Son Thanh Mau, which is recognised as national intangible cultural heritage.
Visitor safety and environmental protection have also been strengthened. During the first 10 months, the board assisted nearly 88,900 hikers and responded to 42 incidents involving falls or people getting lost.
Visitors signed nearly 27,000 commitments to comply with forest fire prevention regulations, while more than 477 tonnes of household waste were collected and treated in the expanded Ba Pagoda area.
The board oversees 1,730.5 hectares of protected forest, reporting no forestry violations or forest fires during the period. It also restored 124 hectares of forest and reclaimed 50 hectares of encroached forest land for replanting.
Infrastructure improvements include expanding the Ba Pagoda grounds, upgrading shelters along the mountain trail and restoring a military intelligence memorial.
However, several projects face difficulties involving land procedures, site clearance and forest fire prevention plans, while rockfalls remain a concern in the Ma Thien Lanh area during the rainy season.
At a recent meeting, Tay Ninh Vice Chairman Pham Tan Hoa called for faster infrastructure development, tighter management of forest and heritage sites, and closer cooperation with tourism investor Sun World Ba Den Tay Ninh.
He also urged the management board to consider AI-powered surveillance cameras and digital databases to improve forest management, visitor safety and tourism operations.
Provincial authorities have requested a tourism management plan covering sightseeing and travel services, alongside preparations for the 2027 Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival.
The festival programme is expected to include activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of Vietnam's War Invalids and Martyrs Day in 2027.
With continued investment in infrastructure, services and heritage conservation, the tourist area expects visitor numbers to exceed four million by the end of 2026.
