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Recently, young people have favored exploring nearby tourist destinations close to the city center. While in the north, travelers eagerly explore tourist spots near Hanoi such as Tam Dao (a miniature Dalat city), Ham Lon Mountain (Soc Son), Duong Lam Ancient Village (Son Tay), and Ba Vi National Park. In the south, well-known destinations include Tan Lap Floating Village (Long An), Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai), Vung Tau... then Binh Phuoc tourism is a nearby tourist destination from Saigon and an extremely attractive travel destination.
Binh Phuoc is as romantically beautiful as Korea during the rubber tree leaf-changing season
Tourism potential of Binh Phuoc
Just about 100km away from Ho Chi Minh City, once travelers leave the boundaries of Binh Duong province, they have arrived in the province of Binh Phuoc! However, to fully explore the pristine beauty of Binh Phuoc's forests, travelers need to venture deeper into the province, another 130km to 200km, to experience all the inherent charm of this place. Tourism is currently the spearhead economic sector of our country, Vietnam, renowned for its forests, beaches, and tropical climate. Nature has endowed Vietnam with many scenic wonders and abundant specialties. Major destinations such as Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, Da Nang, and Northwest are quite familiar names to both domestic and international tourists.
Exploring the tourism potential of Binh Phuoc
Recently, many travelers have shown a preference for experiential tourism in less-visited places, as the tourism industry has become well-established in most places, the original pristine beauty is no longer preserved. They hope to be among those who seek to admire the purest beauty of nature. Examples include Phu Quy Island and Nam Du Island. These two islands have developed tourism for about 5 to 7 years, and fortunately, those who came first enjoyed 100% of the original rustic charm of these places. However, in the last 3 years, many homestays have emerged, many tourism investors have built structures, and waste has begun to deform the islands, dampening the enthusiasm of tourists seeking authentic experiences.
Let's pack our bags and head to Binh Phuoc for a trip!
If you want to fully experience the beauty of Binh Phuoc, grab your backpack and head there now! Instead of going far to highland destinations like Gia Lai, Pleiku, Buon Me Thuot to experience elephant riding, drinking can wine, and enjoying com lam in Mang Den, Kon Tum, why not choose a destination near Saigon for short weekend trips with friends and family? Binh Phuoc is a province located in the key economic region of the South, serving as a gateway and bridge between the Southeast region and the Central Highlands, adjacent to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and conveniently located on the Ho Chi Minh route, the vital route connecting the Central Highlands region with the Mekong Delta region...
Binh Phuoc also boasts an extremely rich and diverse ecosystem of pristine forests and various ethnic cultures... this is the key 'Specialty' to develop Binh Phuoc tourism, promoting the province's economic development. Speaking of the tourism potential of Binh Phuoc, we must mention 3 types of tourism: eco-tourism in natural forests, aquatic tourism, homestay tourism, and cultural, historical, and folk belief tourism.
Bu Gia Map National Park boasts a rich forest ecosystem
Eco-tourism in natural forests has thrived thanks to the diverse forest ecosystem of this land. If you visit Da Lat, you can experience the excitement of climbing waterfalls, sliding down waterfalls, or ziplining across Dalanta waterfall or team-building games organized by companies over the past year at the Madagui eco-tourism forest with exciting activities like kayaking, death-defying rope swinging... visiting Binh Phuoc, travelers also have unforgettable experiences such as overnight camping in the Bui Gia Map ecological forest, climbing Ba Ra mountain, trekking through forests, exploring... while also feeling the raw and untouched forest atmosphere, a unique essence only found in Binh Phuoc.
Buu Gia Map National Park, covering over 26,000 hectares, is one of the top destinations for travelers to experience full-fledged eco-tourism because it is a natural reserve with many rare animal species along with waterfalls, Dakmai streams. It is also located on the vital DT 741 route, connecting to Buon Ma Thuot city, and is also reachable from Ho Chi Minh City, especially bordering Cambodia. Buu Gia Map Forest also attracts tourists with majestic waterfalls and challenging trails that create a sense of adventure for those who enjoy thrilling exploration.
Admiring the scenery from the top of Ba Ra mountain
Additionally, Ba Ra mountain is also a famous landmark, almost always crowded during holidays and festivals as it is not too high like Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh, at an ideal height of 723 meters for mountain climbers. In 2019, to facilitate visits for tourists, Ba Ra mountain has been beautified with temples on the top and a modern cable car system. From Ba Ra mountain, tourists can overlook the panorama of Binh Phuoc and immerse themselves in the lush greenery of nature. If you are a spiritual person, this mountain will bring you peace and prosperity as it is quite sacred. Just a 5-minute ride from the foot of Ba Ra mountain, you will encounter Thac Mo waterfall, where you can sit in a cafe, enjoy the view of the waterfall, and savor the rich flavor of coffee amidst the cool mist of the waterfall, making it a popular spot for young people to hang out and date on weekends.
Aquatic tourism in Binh Phuoc
What is aquatic tourism like? Binh Phuoc is blessed with a gently sloping hillside terrain, relatively varied topography, and a rich system of ponds, lakes, and rivers such as Be River, Dong Nai River, Mang River. It also has numerous lakes, dams. It can be said that dams, streams are distinctive features whenever Binh Phuoc is mentioned, among which Suoi Lam Lake, Giai Lake, Suoi Cam Lake, Thac Mo hydroelectric dam, Sork Phu Mieng dam, Can Don hydroelectric dam, Bau Ke, Bau Canh, Thac Dung, Thac 34, Thac Voi, Trang Co Bu Lach... tourists can enjoy by small boats, wooden raft racing, swimming, kite flying. Additionally, the cultural and spiritual forest area, the community cemetery of the S’tieng ethnic group, will delight even the most discerning tourists.
Homestay tourism in Binh Phuoc
Why is homestay tourism considered a potential of this land? With dozens of lakes, waterfalls, and other attractions, it's impossible to experience everything in just 24 hours. Perhaps to explore all of Binh Phuoc, you'll have to stay overnight and spend several days experiencing it! And of course, homestays here are also a unique breakthrough for Binh Phuoc's tourist destinations, offering authentic experiences blending with the daily life of indigenous ethnic groups. Perhaps thanks to the diversity of ethnic communities such as S’tieng, Ma, Kh’mer, homestays in the rustic village will bring a fresh yet gentle breeze, contributing to the complete picture of the mountainous region near Saigon. Imagine joining local indigenous people in livestock farming, farming, harvesting vegetables in the garden, picking cashews, tapping rubber latex, and hearing them tell stories about life, cultivation techniques, caring for each cashew, visiting drying workshops, peeling, and processing stages to produce the cashews we buy in supermarkets, exchange as gifts on holidays. A valuable food on the market and witnessing streams of white rubber latex creating soft mattresses for us to have a good night's sleep... these are wonderful real experiences not to be missed!
Not stopping there, Binh Phuoc also captivates travelers with delicious local dishes that are hard to resist, bearing the mountainous region's flavor such as bamboo-tube rice, wine, kitchen-on-back meat, various grilled chicken, stream fish, wild vegetables. You don't have to go far, just 3 hours away from Saigon, and you can enjoy them. This land is also famous for wild boar, porcupine farming, you will find wild boar meat sold along the national highways as soon as you leave Binh Duong province, near Be River bridge - the bridge connecting the two provinces of Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc, the wild forest feast, go back to Binh Phuoc! Let me tell you, beekeeping farms and swallow nests are also specialties that many people raise here, you can buy them as gifts for your loved ones.
Cultural Tourism in Binh Phuoc
A 'Spiritual Dish' contributing to the promotion of tourism in Binh Phuoc is cultural, historical, and folk belief tourism. The spiritual and cultural values of the ethnic groups preserved in this province are abundant, such as traditional brocade weaving, the traditional method of brewing wine, folk songs and dances, various forms of folk performance, and traditional festivals. Did you know that precious artifacts such as stone musical instruments, ancient earthworks, and prehistoric stone tools dating back 2,000 years have been discovered in Binh Phuoc? Furthermore, thanks to its rugged terrain, in history, this place has been associated with the national liberation cause, serving as a refuge for many national heroes, historical relics including Red Phu Rieng, the Base Area of the Southern Vietnam Armed Forces Command, Ba Ra Prison, French architectural complex, VK 97-98 fuel depot, Provincial Chief's Mansion, 3,000-person Tomb, and a famous destination that many people know, Sóc Bom Bo.
What to Do in Binh Phuoc?
Here are some of the newest tourist attractions in Binh Phuoc, you can gather them to add to the list of places to visit in your upcoming plans!
Ba Ra Mountain
Ba Ra Mountain, Binh Phuoc
The Ba Ra Tourist Area in Binh Phuoc is located at an altitude of nearly 750 meters above sea level. It takes about 150km from Ho Chi Minh City to get here. You will encounter Phuoc Long town, and after about a 15-minute drive, you will see the mountain peak. In the past, this mountain was dubbed as the 'Sacred Forest of Poisonous Water' where no one returned. If you want to know the reason behind it, then try a trip to Binh Phuoc tourism.
Thac Mo (Dream Waterfall)
Tourist Area Thac Mo, Binh Phuoc
Tourist Area Thac Mo in Binh Phuoc is located near the foot of Ba Ra Mountain, which is quite convenient for transportation. In the past, this place attracted many local people to come for leisure and relaxation because of the wild and majestic waterfall! They used to cast nets, fish, and enjoy the beauty of the sunset, savoring the sweetness of snakehead fish, catfish, and rice wine. Surely, in the old photos of 80s and 90s, there are still beautiful images of this place with families. Currently, Thac Mo has been divided due to the construction of a hydroelectric dam, but at the upstream, the beauty of this waterfall still remains. You can enjoy a cup of coffee while admiring the pristine waterfall, capturing the beauty of nature.
Yen Son Ha Island
Tourist Area Yen Son Ha Island
Located in Group 7 (Tan An, Tan Phu town, Dong Phu, Binh Phuoc), Yen Island Tourism Area in Binh Phuoc is now a new tourist destination with many recreational areas, promising to be an ideal destination for families and friends to relax on weekends. It retains the pristine beauty of birds and flowing streams while being modernized with well-equipped facilities to provide a complete day of relaxation for families gathering with entertainment areas, lakeside cafes, garden dining featuring beef, deer, pork, chicken, duck, seafood dishes... The highlight of this tourist area is the large swimming pool with beautiful landscapes, rocky hills, and lotus fields.
Ta Thiet Tourism Area
Ta Thiet Tourism Area Binh Phuoc
Ta Thiet Tourism Area in Binh Phuoc has become a hot spot for many domestic and foreign tourists. Immediately after December 23, 2015, when the Prime Minister signed a decision recognizing the Southern Vietnam Liberation Army Headquarters as a special national historical relic. This is a national historical relic located in Loc Thanh commune, Loc Ninh district, covering an area of 3,500 hectares and bearing the historical imprint of two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism. Ta Thiet was also the last base established in the Southern battlefield. Currently, to facilitate tourists' visits, this relic area has been renovated and refurbished neatly. Visitors can learn about the victory monument, main temple, traditional house, reception house, welcoming gate, square area, and protective fence at this location.
Bu Lach Grass Fields
Bu Lach Grass Fields Binh Phuoc
About 70km from Dong Xoai city, you will see Bu Lach Grass Fields covering an area of 140ha, including 20 large and small grass fields, with lakes, forests, waterfalls, and unique cliffs. It's an ideal destination for those who love outdoor travel, camping, adventure, picnics... perfect for weekend getaways. And it's also a romantic check-in spot for young couples.
Cultural Tourism Area of Waterfall No. 5 - Sock Siem Lake
Soc Xiem Tourism Area Binh Phuoc
Located in Tan Loi commune, An Khuong, Hon Quan district, about 10km from An Loc town (Binh Long), Soc Xiem Tourism Area Binh Phuoc is characterized by clusters of green rocks, blocking a small stream and winding along the hillside. It's an ideal place for shooting romantic music videos with the image of foamy water cascading over moss-covered rocks. The climbing vines add to the mystical, fairy-tale atmosphere of this place. Visitors can camp overnight to fully experience the pristine beauty of the jungle at night.
Elephant Waterfall
Elephant Waterfall Binh Phuoc
Another equally beautiful waterfall is Elephant Waterfall, also one of the recent attractions in Binh Phuoc. This area is located about 4.4km from Bu Lach grass field. Elephant Waterfall has a unique charm as it's where flocks of white storks gather, adding a peaceful and serene atmosphere to the scenery...
Dak Mai 1 Waterfall
Dak Mai 1 Waterfall
Dak Mai 1 Waterfall is situated to the south of Bu Gia Map National Park (Bu Gia Map commune, Bu Gia Map district). To reach it from Ho Chi Minh City, head straight to Dong Xoai and then take DT741 road to the waterfall, approximately 100km away. This waterfall is 10m high with a width of up to 45m, blocking the Dak Mai stream and serving as a romantic rendezvous for photographers and young nature enthusiasts.
Pan Toong Waterfall
Experience the pristine Pan Toong waterfall in Binh Phuoc
Pan Toong Waterfall, also known as 34 Waterfall, presents visitors with a charming scene where houses extend along the hillside and a picturesque wooden bridge spans the landscape. During the rainy season, the beauty of this place is accentuated as you can walk on the flowing stream for hundreds of meters, feeling the cool water meandering along the hillside.
What to Eat in Binh Phuoc?
Binh Phuoc's Salted Cashew Nuts
When it comes to Binh Phuoc, everyone knows it's famous for a rather pricey dish: cashew nuts. This land is closely associated with the cultivation and production of cashew nuts, serving as a source of this specialty both domestically and internationally. Cashew nuts are processed in various forms, but salted cashew nuts remain the most popular for their crispy, rich, nutty, and savory taste.
Binh Phuoc's Special Salted Cashew Nuts
Cashew Nut Salad
This dish might sound quite unfamiliar to many, as we've eaten many types of salads but perhaps never heard of cashew nut salad. The cashew tree stands out not only for its delicious nuts but also for its fruit, which people don't discard but instead use to create delicious and unique dishes. The ripe cashew fruit, with its sweet and sour taste, paired with chili salt, becomes a delightful snack, skillfully crafted by local hands into a dish with a captivating and unique flavor, along with other ingredients like shrimp, meat, vegetables, and peanuts.
Binh Phuoc's Cashew Nut Cake
What to buy as gifts when visiting Binh Phuoc? Cashew nut cake is a convenient gift for visitors from afar who come to Binh Phuoc. This dish uses familiar ingredients such as flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, eggs, and of course, cashew nuts. When you take a bite, you'll experience a crispy, fragrant sensation, and the nutty flavor of the cashew nuts will linger in your throat, leaving a strong impression on those who taste it for the first time.
Pig Left to Roam Freely
The Most Tempting Free-Range Pork Dish Served with Wild Vegetables
Free-range pork is one of the most famous delicacies in Binh Phuoc, seemingly everyone who visits tries this dish. The grilled free-range pork emits a tantalizing aroma, with tender and lean meat, prepared in various ways, each dish offering a unique flavor such as stir-frying, boiling, roasting, grilling, and more. But perhaps the most memorable dish is the crispy roasted free-range pork, golden in color, served with wild vegetables and bitter bananas, leaving the most special impression on diners.
Bamboo-tube Cooked Rice, Can Wine
Bamboo-tube cooked rice in Binh Phuoc has its own distinctive feature, made from glutinous or ordinary rice, cooked in bamboo tubes, and locals add various nuts like peanuts and cashews to enhance the fragrance. It is often served with wild boar meat, free-range chicken, but the most enticing combination is simply with sesame salt. And of course, bamboo-tube cooked rice is incomplete without the can wine of the S'tieng ethnic group. Enjoying a sip of can wine with bamboo-tube cooked rice in the village of Sóc is incomparable!
Bamboo-tube Cooked Rice with Can Wine Brings the Flavor of Binh Phuoc
Crispy Fried Cicada Nymphs
In Binh Phuoc, during the summer when the cicadas sing melodiously on the phoenix trees, you'll have the opportunity to taste this unique dish. When fried to a golden brown, fragrant and crispy, locals often enjoy it with fresh vegetables dipped in garlic chili fish sauce.
Crispy Fried Cicada Nymphs
Grilled Bamboo Shoot Tips
Grilled bamboo shoot tips over charcoal fire are the authentic dish of the S’Tiêng ethnic people. When tasted, you'll experience a slight bitterness mixed with sweetness and freshness. The best way to enjoy them is to dip them in chili salt, making this unique dish a sensation that can only be found in Binh Phuoc.
Grilled Bamboo Shoot Tips, a One-of-a-Kind Dish in Binh Phuoc
Experience the full range of fragrant flowers, sweet fruits, and rustic delicacies that nature has bestowed upon Binh Phuoc by visiting Binh Phuoc tourism once. Here, you'll immerse yourself in the fascinating sensations of the mountains and forests, from culinary delights to breathtaking sights, all painted with a unique hue that cannot be mistaken for any other destination.
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