Experience the ultimate chill camping at Dau Tieng Lake near Saigon.

Dubbed as the “sea of Tây Ninh”, Dau Tieng Lake is not only the largest artificial lake in Vietnam, providing irrigation water for neighboring provinces in the South, but also a camping destination attracting many young people to explore every weekend.

Experience the ultimate chill camping at Dau Tieng Lake near Saigon.

When you visit Dau Tieng Lake in Tây Ninh, you will immerse yourself in nature and feel the tranquility of life. Amidst the lake are small islands, in the distance are undulating mountain ranges, and along the lake are straight rubber forests. When the leaves change in season, the scenery here is as romantic as autumn in Korea, all blending to create a simple yet captivating picture. Especially, this is a fantastic backdrop for photography enthusiasts wanting to capture beautiful moments in their journey to explore the land of Tây Ninh.

Best Time for Camping

The ideal time for camping at Dau Tieng Lake is during the dry season from December to April, especially in the summer months. Despite the hot weather in Tây Ninh during this time, when you arrive at Dau Tieng Lake, you will immediately feel the cool atmosphere. The summer season has less rain, making it very convenient for transportation and outdoor activities here.

Discover the scenic route to Dau Tieng Lake.

Situated approximately 90km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Dau Tieng Lake is easily accessible within a short travel time. Opting for a motorbike ride enhances convenience, allowing for better sightseeing opportunities and efficient vehicle management while camping.

From Saigon, take National Highway 13 towards the Suoi Giua intersection (in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province), then turn left onto Nguyen Chi Thanh Street.

Continue along Nguyen Chi Thanh Street until reaching DT744.

On DT744, make a right turn onto Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, which seamlessly connects to Tran Van Lac Street.

From Tran Van Lac Street, make a right turn onto DT702.

– Following the DT702 route along the lake leads to the camping site.

*** Coordinates: (11.353066,106.340520)

*** Camping spot: next to the Egg Rock beach

Essential Camping Gear 

For camping at Dau Tieng Lake, prepare essential items such as a personal tent, hat or cap for sun protection, raincoat and thin blanket for unpredictable weather, basic medications, insect repellent, flashlight, sunglasses, toiletries, hand sanitizer... Since there are few eateries around, bring snacks, drinks, and cooking utensils to organize a BBQ party at night.

What to Eat When Camping?

For short camping trips, it's great to prepare some BBQ essentials like grilled pork, chicken, corn or sausages, along with bread, and assorted fruits. In the morning, you can opt for sausage cup noodles or cook porridge, crab soup... for simplicity.

If you're tired of noisy tourist spots, Dau Tieng Lake is the perfect choice. What's better than visiting a place free from city smog, with fewer tourists but full of pristine, charming natural scenery?

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour