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Just over an hour's ride from Saigon, you'll uncover Dong Nai and Binh Duong's countless captivating camping spots, perfect for weekend getaways.
Explore the top 10 exciting camping spots in Dong Nai and Binh Duong that you shouldn't miss out on
Suoi Mo Park, Dong Nai
Situated approximately 100km from Ho Chi Minh City center, Suoi Mo Park is one of the latest tourist attractions attracting adventurous youths and families alike for weekend retreats.
Located in Tra Co commune, Tan Phu district, Dong Nai province, Suoi Mo Park is likened to a 'sea on the forest' sanctuary with its impressive natural landscape featuring pristine streams, refreshing waterfalls, and a vast swimming lake spanning 150,000 m².
To reach Suoi Mo, it will take you about 3 hours by motorbike from Saigon. Follow this route: Start on QL1 for over 64 km until you reach the Dau Day Intersection, then turn left onto QL 20 towards Da Lat for another 48 km, past column number 48 of the People's Committee of Dinh Quan district about 700m, then turn right and drive deep into the area until you reach Suoi Mo.
The spring water here is quite special, sourced from underground streams, small streams winding through rock crevices, flowing into cool lakes where you can see beautiful underwater algae, not like cold water processed similarly to other lakes and streams.
Buu Long Tourist Area, Dong Nai
Just about 30 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Buu Long tourist area in Bien Hoa - Dong Nai, built on an area of tens of hectares, around the artificial lake Long An. The high mountains and vast lake make this place like a miniature Ha Long Bay.
Directions to Buu Long from Saigon: You can take Kha Van Can Street and head to Linh Xuan overpass. Or you can take Hanoi Highway and head to Suoi Tien overpass, turn left and go to Linh Xuan overpass. Once here, you can follow national highway 1K. To Bien Hoa, go about 8 km further and turn onto Nguyen Ai Quoc Street, then go to An Hoa Bridge and turn left onto Huynh Van Nghe Street, after a while you will see the entrance gate to Buu Long tourist area.
Da Han Waterfall Tourist Area, Dong Nai
Da Han Waterfall is located in Trang Bom town, Trang Bom district, Dong Nai province, about 70 km from HCMC. From Saigon, drive on National Highway 1A to Trang Bom town. At Cay Gao intersection, turn onto a small road, continue for 3 km until you see a sign directing to Da Han waterfall. The ticket price is 15,000 - 20,000 VND per person depending on the day of the week.
The waterfall is nestled amidst local fruit orchards, making the journey to conquer it refreshing and fragrant. Along the way, you can stop, rest, and admire clusters of ripe fruits. If you wish, you can buy fruits from the orchards. However, it's advisable to wait until you return to make your purchase.
Golden Scorpion Tourist Area, Dong Nai
Located about 35 km from HCMC, it only takes about 1 hour by motorbike to reach the Golden Scorpion Tourist Area for leisure and relaxation with friends on weekends amidst the fresh nature and exciting games.
Golden Scorpion Tourist Area is situated in hamlet 3, Phuoc Khanh commune, Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province. The tourist area is named after the abundance of golden scorpion flowers, especially when they are in full bloom. Here, besides enjoying the characteristic golden flowers throughout the tourist area, you can also immerse yourself in nature with various typical water region games.
To reach the Golden Scorpion Tourist Area, you can travel by car, bus, or motorbike. When traveling with friends, most people choose motorbikes. You can follow this route: Start on National Highway 13 or 1A to Bien Hoa, drive about 10 km to Pham Thai Buong Street, where you will see signs directing to the Golden Scorpion Ecotourism Area.
If you're traveling by bus, take route 43 to Cat Lai ferry, then take route 21 straight to the tourist area.
Viet Bamboo Village, Dong Nai
Approximately 15km from HCMC. Head towards Cat Lai ferry in Dong Nai for 500m, at the Phan Van Dang intersection, turn right and after 500m, you'll arrive at Viet Bamboo Village. With an area of about 45,000m², Viet Bamboo Village is a unique resort resembling a miniature model of the Mekong Delta.
Address: Phuoc Luong Hamlet, Phu Huu Commune, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province.
O Island and Dong Truong Island, Dong Nai
O Island and Dong Truong Island are two islets located in the heart of Tri An Lake (Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai province). From HCMC, take National Highway 1A towards Dong Nai, at the Tri An intersection, turn left, go another 8 km to the center of Vinh An town (district seat of Vinh Cuu district) then to Dong Truong ferry. After 30 minutes enjoying a boat ride on Tri An Lake, you'll set foot on O Island.
Stepping onto the island, visitors will be amazed by the scenery of lush green foliage and vibrant flowers. The path around the island is sometimes shaded by tall trees, sometimes dotted with butterflies and gentle breeze. The sandy beach at the end of the island, where waves still lap, is also a place where you can frolic in the cool and refreshing lake water.
Mango Garden Tourist Area, Dong Nai
This is a popular tourist destination near HCMC. To reach this tourist area, you can travel from Saigon to Dong Nai via National Highway 1A to Vung Tau intersection, then take National Highway 51, turn left onto Bui Van Hoa Street. After about 1.5 km, turn right onto Street No. 6, then at the intersection, turn right and travel about 2.2 km to Mango Garden (114, Tan Cang Hamlet, Phuoc Tan, Long Thanh, Dong Nai).
Mango Garden tourist area is quite cool, completely different from the smoky urban areas. In recent years, this ecological area has attracted many tourists from the region. The cool bamboo forest and green grass beside the lake here will help you have comfortable moments of relaxation.
Phu An Bamboo Village, Binh Duong
Located in Ben Cat district, Binh Duong province, about 40km from the center of HCMC, Phu An Bamboo Village is a green paradise, always offering new experiences for young Saigonese.
From Saigon, drive straight on National Highway 13 towards Ben Cat. At the So Sao intersection, turn left, then at the first intersection, turn right. Drive about 6 km more and you'll arrive at the bamboo village. Here, you can explore, enjoy outdoor activities, take photos, eat, and drink...
Address: 124 DT744, Phu An, Ben Cat, Binh Duong
Thuy Chau Tourist Area, Binh Duong
Covering an area of no more than 18 hectares, visiting Thuy Chau Tourist Area, although just artificial scenery, with forests, rivers, and artificial waterfalls, will temporarily relieve you from the noisy, bustling city atmosphere and immerse you in a fresh natural space.
With its cool green space, lush green trees, and even artificial streams, you'll feel like you're in Da Lat. The rows of trees around the lake provide shade, making it both beautiful and perfect for photography enthusiasts to capture beautiful moments.
The most enjoyable activity for visitors here is bathing in the streams and playing in the waves. The stream water is filtered tap water, continuously filtered through a high-pressure filtration system during bathing. After each day, the water is chlorinated with Japanese chlorine to ensure hygiene and safety for bathers.
Additionally, within Thuy Chau Tourist Area, there is a swimming pool, with a depth of only 1.2m and an area over 1200m² where you can freely play and relax under the cool water and effectively relieve stress.
– Address: 55 DT743, Ward Binh Thang, Di An, Binh Duong.
– By bus: You can take bus number 150 to Tan Van intersection and then take a motorbike taxi for about 1km to reach the waterfall.
– Motorbike: If you're riding a motorbike, it's best to go from Pham Van Dong to National Highway 1K and turn right at Binh Thung intersection, go about 3km more to arrive.
Dau Tieng Lake Tourism Complex, Binh Duong
Dau Tieng Lake is a famous scenic spot in Binh Duong province. Here, there are mountains, lakes, and water bodies, among which Mount Cau stands out as a picturesque landscape. This is an interesting tourist destination for travelers on a journey to reconnect with wild nature. Standing on Mount Cau, you can observe the beautiful scenery around Dau Tieng Lake.
This place is also known for its unique Dau Tieng irrigation project. The lake is clear, calm, surrounded by lush green grass, interspersed with clusters of white flowers emitting a fragrant aroma. In addition, there are many other tourist attractions and cultural relics here such as Thoi Son Pagoda, Phu Loi Prison relic, Phu An ecological conservation center, ancient houses...
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Source: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourJune 27, 2017
