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    The Dragon Mountain Thien Long Son

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    Emily G.

    As an avid gym rat that does leg workouts twice a week, these stairs actually left my calves sore that night and the next day. Nonetheless, I would still do it again - the view was so worth it and the trek was peaceful! Love that there are many picnic tables within each couple flights of stairs to rest and enjoy the green scenery and mountains. Quiet place for praying and open to the public so hope it stays this way!

    Pranathi B.

    Such a gem of a place!! This is a Vietnamese temple situated atop a hill, there are steps leading all the way to the top. The views during spring time are exceptional as we see all the surrounding hillsides covered in a lush green blanket. We went over a weekend and did not get parking in the lot at the bottom, looks like cars are allowed to drive up to the half way point which has several statues. This is a great option to transfer senior citizens and young children so that they can atleast visit the statues and enjoy the views from there. It can get super hot during peak afternoon but will cool down towards sunset which is the best time as the views are amazing. It took us an hour -90mins to go up and come down. We spent a lot of time soaking in the views, this is easily the best view of the bay across all my hikes so far. The divine smell of orange blossom when we visited during spring was beyond tantalizing and just made me happy!

    Christine W.

    This was a great hike that help me work out different muscles since there were so many stairs. There is much to see along the way so taking breaks is totally acceptable. They have nice resting areas that you can sit on and find shade if needed.

    Joyce T.

    Great place to hike especially when it's spring time, lot of greenery there. There are stairs to the hilltop, along the way there's tree shades and chairs which's nice to stop and rest and enjoy the view. It's pretty busy in the weekend and parking may be difficult. We went all the way up to the top and the views were pretty amazing

    Tiffany S.

    A gem! About 30 min to get to the first clearing- where all the temple statues are. It was fairly lively when we went and fairly hot. Steep stairs! Also be careful- saw a snake on the other side of the railing on the way down. A lot of families and kids on this walk - keep them close! Beautiful views of the bay- you can continue to hike through the unpaved trails if you want. An hour to explore the place and walk around the grounds felt right for us

    You can see the hole course below
    Jay P.

    I've had this bookmarked since Covid when they would were closed for years and would randomly be closed. Thankfully whatever issues they had seem to be resolved and their opening hours are more predictable now. The site is a Vietnamese religious monastery though I'm not exactly sure if it's for something specific or more many-faiths. The prevailing symbol is a cross with an upside down heart on the bottom but there are also catholic imagery and statues and well as majority Vietnamese Buddhist. The drive up is VERY steep. You can also park at the bottom near the sign and "boat people" commemorative boat. If you choose this you will be taking the "stairway to heaven" stairs on the right and walking up the steep mountain. If you drive further there is a small parking lot that can fit maybe 4-5 cars. From here it is also a steep walk up to the monastery area with the statues and nice views. -The views are some of the prettiest I've seen in this area. On a nice day the sky looks amazing and immediately under the mountain is a nicely maintained gold course. -There are a lot of nice Buddhist and Vietnamese statues at the top worth checking out. There is a small temple on top of the stairs at the very peak. -It is SO peaceful and quiet. I heard a strange sound and it was a hummingbird's wings.

    Monica C.

    This is a peaceful spot on the edge of Milpitas. It was a bit of a drive to get there. There's a small parking lot right in front of the main gate. Once I entered, there was a long staircase that leads up to the main area. I had to take a break midway. I'm glad there were benches along the staircase to rest at. At the top, there are amazing views looking out. I walked around and explored the space. There are statues, plants, and little details tucked around the grounds. There's also another staircase that takes you up to the peak of the mountain. It's shorter than the first one and not as much to see. Overall, it's a nice place to get some walking in and spend time in nature without having to go too far.

    Ruchi B.

    Very serene & calm place. Hike up mostly consists of stairs. Lot of picnic tables laid out upstairs. Must visit!!

    View from the hilltop
    Anonymous U.

    The hiking trail is not easy, but it is worth trying if you are confident about your stamina. Make sure to bring enough water (you can get one bottle for free at the library but bring extra on a hot day).

    Rima A.

    IT'S OPEN!! We went on June 1st, 2025 and the gates were open! We have been waiting for this place to open back up since start of COVID. There were a bunch of cars in the parking lot and groups of people walking up the steps, so we just went for it. When talking to some people along the way, they told us they had heard through the media that they re-opened this place and only open on weekends. The little areas of statues and shrines were incredibly peaceful, and to top it all off was the BEAUTIFUL view of the parts of the Bay Area! The steps do get increasingly steep and you do brush against dry brushes, so make sure to come prepared with water and appropriate gear (hat, long pants/tops, good gym shoes). It felt amazing to complete this!!

    Rohit A.

    Great place to visit in the Bay Area. The road is very steep and many steps to see the awesome work someone has put into this temple complex. Take a hat and water with you. One needs to go all the way to the top to see the wonderful statues. Don't stop until you get to the top. It's about 1800 elevation and you can see most of South Bay from there.

    Sculptures/displays
    Annabelle R.

    Apparently the Dragon Mountain Park reopened to the public just earlier this year (2025). It was the perfect site for a scenic hike this past weekend. The "stairway to heaven" from the lower parking lot got steeper the higher we got, with lots of poison oak on the way up, as well as shaded seating to break for rest. The halfway point to the top of the mountain features a beautiful sculpture garden with plenty to explore, a plethora of buddha statues and displays of other notable figures, including Bodhidharma, the greatest zen master, which captured my attention and curiosity. We were also greeted by the jingling sounds of wind chimes, a wishing well, and lovely views. There were numerous trees and greenery, an abundance of picnic tables and seating options, a meditation room (locked on Sunday), library, and restrooms. Higher up, you'll even find a campsite. More than enough to keep visitors of all cultures and religions enamored with the serene and inviting setting, an opportunity to admire the gorgeous statuary garden and to read and learn about buddhist teachings and the stories of legendary entities in history.

    Sunil R.

    "Interfaith monastery in a tranquil setting that is open to the public" sounded wonderful. I was looking forward to some wonderful zen/meditation time but it was not to be. It's actually not open to the public. When I was driving in, a lady came running to my car and said it is only open to "family". There were like 20 other cars there. How did she know I was not part of the "family"...I wonder.Very sketch.

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    Ask the Community - The Dragon Mountain Thien Long Son

    It is open yet?

    Public access to the park was shut down by the county due to some site code violations. The owner is working with the County to re-open the park as soon as possible. Support for re-opening can be voiced to the local Santa Clara County Supervisors… Read more

    Is this place open yet (5/2022)?

    Not open yet sadly.

    Is this place open yet up this month?

    Not yet.

    Hi, just wondering if the park is open yet? I can't wait to visit. This is one of my favorite spot.

    Not yet.

    Does anyone know when will the temple be reopened to the public?

    Santa Clara County shut down this place over some permit violations since 2019 :( according to this article https://sanjosespotlight.com/the-dragon-mountain-still-closed-after-santa-clara-county-shutdown/

    Are they open?

    No.

    Is it open?

    No.

    Is this place open? The last time I tried visiting on July 8 2021 but was closed

    Not open yet.

    What is going on with this place? Are they ever going to open back up?

    I just went today and it's still "closed" the person i talked to said they had no idea when it was opening back up. Kinda confusing

    Is this place opened yet?

    Not yet.

    Hello, does anyone know if this is open now?

    Not yet.

    Is this place still closed?

    Yes , we have been there last week it was closed..

    When will the temple be open again? It was closed on July 11, 2020.

    Is it open?

    Came today 9.20.20 and it is closed. Posted a pic with the sign.

    Is it open now? It shows open on yelp?

    No, it isn't.

    Due to Covid19, Is the temple/ hiking trails open now?

    Not until last week. Don't think it is open now either.

    I would like to go there tomorrow morning for hiking. Do anyone know if the temple on a shut down as well?

    Yes it's been closed for quite some time.

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    Review Highlights - The Dragon Mountain Thien Long Son

    We went in feb 2019 for a hike going through the temple and it has to be my favorite hike in and around Bay Area.

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