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In just over an hour's drive from Saigon, you'll uncover a plethora of fascinating destinations in Binh Duong, perfect for weekend getaways.
Unveiling 7 Thrilling Destinations in Binh Duong for an Affordable Escape
Thuy Chau Tourist Area
Spanning over 18 hectares, Thuy Chau Tourist Area, despite its artificial landscape, offers lush greenery, rivers, and man-made waterfalls—a temporary escape from the city's hustle and bustle, immersing you in serene natural surroundings.
With its refreshing greenery, verdant trees, and artificial streams, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Da Lat. The rows of trees surrounding the lake provide both shade and picturesque opportunities, ideal for photography enthusiasts.
The highlight for visitors here is indulging in stream baths and frolicking in the waves. The spring water is treated and circulated through a high-pressure filtration system. Each day, the water undergoes Japanese chlorine disinfection to ensure cleanliness and safety for bathers.
Additionally, within the Thuy Chau Tourist Area, there is a swimming pool with a depth of only 1.2 meters and a facility spanning over 1200 square meters, where you can play and relax in the cool water, effectively relieving stress.
– Address: 55 DT743, Ward Binh Thang, Di An, Binh Duong.
– By bus: You can take bus number 150 and get off at the Tân Vạn intersection, then take a motorcycle taxi for about 1km to reach the waterfall.
– Motorcycle: If you're riding a motorbike, it's best to go from Pham Van Dong to National Highway 1K and turn right at the Binh Thung intersection, then go about 3km further.
Phu An Bamboo Village
Located in Ben Cat district, Binh Duong province, approximately 40km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Phu An Bamboo Village is a green paradise, always offering Saigon youth new and refreshing experiences.
From Saigon, drive straight along National Highway 13 towards Ben Cat. At the So Sao intersection, turn left, then at the first intersection, turn right. Drive about 6km further to reach the bamboo village. Here, you can explore, enjoy outdoor activities, take photos, eat, and drink.
Address: 124 DT744, Phu An, Ben Cat, Binh Duong.
Phu Cuong Cathedral
Located at 104 Lac Long Quan Street, Phu Cuong Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, near the roundabout of Thu Dau Mot intersection 6, Phu Cuong Cathedral is one of the largest churches in Binh Duong, designed and built in a modern gothic style, quite unique.
The cathedral has been completely rebuilt from the old church, inaugurated in April 2014. The image of the old church with its bells ringing every evening has been replaced by a new Gothic-style church, but with a modern look after renovation. From a distance, visitors can easily spot Phu Cuong Cathedral, standing out with its large and tall bell tower.
With a fairly spacious campus, elegant colors, beautiful and eye-catching architecture, Phu Cuong Cathedral is not only a place of worship for devout followers but also attracts many visitors for sightseeing and photography.
Chau Thoi Pagoda
Chau Thoi Pagoda is located on the summit of Chau Thoi Mountain, in Binh An commune, Di An district, and is one of the oldest pagodas in Binh Duong province. The unique Buddhist architectural works, the peaceful and airy beauty of the pagoda, attract many international visitors for pilgrimage. Chau Thoi Pagoda is currently preserving many valuable cultural and historical statues and bells. The pagoda has a bronze statue set in the main hall, with two ancient sets of Eighteen Arhats and Ten Courts of Hell made of baked clay, three stone statues from the 18th century, and a hundred-year-old wooden statue of Avalokiteshvara...
Dai Nam Tourist Resort
Dai Nam Tourist Resort is located in Hiep An Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, approximately 30km north of Ho Chi Minh City. The entire tourist area covers about 476 hectares, integrating various types of tourism and entertainment, including temples, fortresses, mountains, hotels, rivers, amusement parks... It is a spiritual tourism destination deeply imbued with the traditional culture of the nation.
The most prominent feature here is the Golden Temple, located within the Dai Nam Tourist Resort. The Golden Temple is recognized as the largest temple in Vietnam, covered in 24k gold. The entire temple area covers 9 hectares, including flower gardens, mountains. The temple area, spanning over 5,000 square meters, is made of precious wood, stone walls, and gold-plated motifs.
Dau Tieng Lake Tourist Cluster
Dau Tieng Lake is a famous scenic spot in Binh Duong province. It features mountains, lakes, and water. Most notably, Mount Cau stands out as a picturesque landscape. This is an intriguing tourist destination for travelers seeking to reconnect with wilderness. From Mount Cau, you can observe the beautiful scenery surrounding Dau Tieng Lake.
This place is also known for its unique Dau Tieng irrigation project. The clear, calm lake is surrounded by lush green grass and clusters of fragrant white flowers. Additionally, there are many other tourist attractions and cultural relics here, such as Thoi Son Pagoda, Phu Loi prison relics, Phu An ecological conservation center, ancient houses...
Wind & Water Café
Although located in an alley at 6/28T Zone 3, Phu Tho Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, this establishment has won numerous awards from the Vietnam and international Architectural Association. Wind & Water Café is an interesting stopover that captivates travelers.
The construction is a delicate combination of wind energy and water cooling capabilities, applying principles of aerodynamics that help save costs on air conditioning. The entire construction material for the café consists of nearly 7,000 tamarind trees, a traditional material of the Vietnamese people, and environmentally friendly. At night, the artistic lighting adds a dazzling and charming touch to the structure.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourFebruary 6, 2017
