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For a quick getaway, you can choose Dinh Mountain, Chứa Chan Mountain, Bửu Long Mountain, or the iconic Bà Đen Mountain to escape the Saigon sun.
Explore the Charm of 4 Mountains Just Under a 3-Hour Drive from Ho Chi Minh City on September 2nd
Below are 4 mountains located quite close to Ho Chi Minh City, perfect destinations for your September 2nd holiday exploration.
Dinh Mountain
Located 80 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Dinh Mountain with an elevation of 500 m in Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu province is a popular choice for residents. Don't miss the enchanting Fairy Stream, Hang Mai Pagoda, and the historic Dinh Mountain Base when you visit.
Witness the Flow: Water cascades from Dinh Mountain, creating the upper source called Fairy Stream and the lower source known as Stone Stream. Finding Fairy Stream is a breeze, and after a tiring forest trek, it's time to relax and immerse yourself in the cool water.
At the mountain's summit lies Hang Mai Pagoda, once heavily damaged by war bombs but currently undergoing extensive reconstruction. Alongside Hang Mai, Phật Quang Pagoda, and Sầu Riêng Pagoda are havens where many travelers pause to find inner peace.
Behind Hang Mai Pagoda is the Dinh Mountain Base, providing shelter for units in the Southeastern battlefield during the two resistance wars.
Chứa Chan Mountain
Standing at 800 meters high, Chứa Chan is the second-highest mountain in the South. Approximately 110 km east of Ho Chi Minh City in Xuân Lộc district, Đồng Nai, this mountain, also known by various names like Gia Ray and Gia Lào, derives its name from the Cham language, meaning young mountain or hill.
If you have more than a day off, it's best to leave your vehicle at a local's house near the mountain base and camp overnight. The next morning, ascend to the peak along the power line route to witness the sunrise over the mountain. On the way back, you'll have time to admire the beautiful sunset and follow the temple route downhill.
Bửu Long Mountain
Bửu Long, with its mountainous landscapes, rivers, caves, and pagodas, has been preserved, renovated, and revered as a national heritage site spanning 84 hectares. This is a place where nature and water harmonize, with tall mountains, expansive lakes, and fresh air creating a feeling of serenity for visitors.
In addition to Bửu Long Mountain, the scenic area also features two main mountain clusters: Bình Điện and Long Sơn Thạch Động. Intertwined with the greenery of trees and rice fields is the silvery white of channels originating from the Đồng Nai River, forming a picturesque landscape.
Bà Đen Mountain
Located 110 km from Ho Chi Minh City in Tây Ninh province, Bà Đen Mountain is always a destination that everyone wants to visit at least once. With a height of 986 meters, Bà Đen is nicknamed the 'Roof of Southeast Vietnam'.
You can choose from three exploration methods: climb the steps, each side with resting shelters; use the cable car system; or slide down the track. Upon reaching Bà Pagoda, you can indulge in vegetarian dishes and buy souvenirs right at the base of the mountain.
This place is considered a mystical and sacred land with ancient legends, especially the legend of Bà Đen.
According to Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourAugust 30, 2016
