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The eco-tourism area of Đá Hàn waterfall is a beloved outdoor destination for young people. This place carries the majestic beauty of nature and the irresistible fragrance of the inner countryside breeze. Undoubtedly, it will be the ideal getaway for those weekends or short holiday breaks.
Tips for visiting Đá Hàn waterfall
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Đá Hàn waterfall is situated in Tổ 15 – Ấp 5, Sông Trầu, Trảng Bom town, Trảng Bom district, Đồng Nai province. It's just about a 70km journey from Saigon. The most reasonable way to get here is by motorbike. Follow QL.1A to Trảng Bom Cultural House, then ask locals at the intersection of Cây Gáo for directions to a small road.
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After traveling approximately 3km, you'll see a sign on the left indicating the way to Đá Hàn waterfall. Next, turn left onto the red dirt road just under the direction sign. Drive about 5km past the scenic Mây River, and you'll arrive.
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If you're heading to Đá Hàn waterfall by motorbike, it's advisable to start around 5 am - 5:30 am. At this time, the weather is cool, and you won't encounter traffic congestion.
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Upon reaching Đá Hàn waterfall, head to the ticket counter at the entrance. The ticket prices vary depending on the time, similar to other tourist destinations. From Monday to Friday, it's 15k per ticket, on weekends it's 20k, and during holidays it's 25k. Children enjoy a discount of 5k compared to adults.
What's appealing at the eco-tourism area of the waterfall?
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When you arrive at the Đá Hàn waterfall tourist area, you'll be mesmerized by the wild natural scenery along a small stream, the melodious birdsong, the rhythmic sound of flowing water, and the cool atmosphere that gives the feeling of being lost in a charming and peaceful countryside. It's like a symphony of rural life, intoxicating, helping you forget the hustle and bustle of urban life.
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While exploring the path to Đá Hàn waterfall, you'll pass through orchards with fruit-bearing trees such as oranges, jackfruits, bananas, rambutans, lychees, and coconuts. Depending on the season, the fruit orchards display clusters of ripe fruits, hanging heavily on the trees. Remember to savor the fruits in the orchard, take memorable photos, and purchase some as souvenirs. If you feel tired, along the fruit orchards, there are resting spots for travelers. These are simple thatched shelters and hammocks swaying in the wind. Sitting there, enjoying the cool breeze, occasionally catching the scent of ripe fruits, is a refreshing experience.
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Đá Hàn waterfall is a collection of three cascades: Nàng waterfall, Chàng waterfall, and the main Đá Hàn waterfall. According to local tales, this land was once inhabited by the Mạ ethnic group. Legend has it that a young couple in love, unable to be together, chose Đá Hàn waterfall for a tragic end. Later, two smaller waterfalls were born beside the main cascade. They are named Chàng waterfall and Nàng waterfall, also known as the Couple waterfall.
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Enticing activities to enjoy
After exploring the eco-tourism area of the waterfall, choose a riverside hut for a relaxing break. If it's crowded, you can even set up a camping tent. The hut rental ranges from 50k to 70k, and tent rental starts from 50k to 60k depending on the day.
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Check-in at Đá Hàn waterfall, and guests can enjoy the cascading water and swimming pool, engage in activities like fishing, explore the countryside market, indulge in swimming, and participate in adventurous games like off-road car racing and mountain biking.
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Especially, don't miss the fun of immersing yourself under the natural waterfall here. After indulging in various on-land entertainment activities, you'll feel exhilarated plunging into the cool refreshing water of the waterfall.
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The Instagram influencers have captured stunning shots with the waterfall, the colorful bridge, and a line of vibrant swings. Surely, you'll create memorable moments here.
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Evenings are the most enjoyable time during the camping trip. You can light a campfire, gather together to sing and dance, and savor simple grilled dishes.
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Here are some details about the services and their prices for reference: Swimming pool ticket 25k, life jacket rental + re-swim 20k, mountain bike rental 50k/3h, off-road car racing is 200k/journey, fishing including rod and bait is 40k. Moreover, if camping with a large group, you can also organize team-building games.
What to eat at the eco-tourism area of Đá Hàn waterfall?
There are plenty of dining options here with diverse dishes at various price ranges, ranging from 20k to 250k per dish. However, if camping, you can bring a tarp tent, food, and drinks from home to save travel costs at Đá Hàn waterfall. There is a fee of 20k/person for bringing your own food. If you prefer not to bring your own, consider trying some famous specialties in Đồng Nai such as:
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Fried bat. The bat is cut into pieces to mix with alcohol, and the bat meat is stir-fried. The taste is incredibly enticing. Bat's blood wine also has benefits in treating asthma and infertility. Additionally, you can also savor delicious bat congee.
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Fried rice-field crickets with fish sauce. When you visit the eco-tourism area of Đá Hàn waterfall, and in Đồng Nai in general, you must try this dish. The crickets are carefully prepared, gutted, and stuffed with peanuts. Then, they are seasoned meticulously before being deep-fried to a crispy golden perfection. This dish, crispy and flavorful, will undoubtedly captivate your taste buds.
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Biên Hòa fish salad. The main ingredients of this dish are fresh and delicious fish, processed with familiar spices such as lemongrass, garlic, toasted rice powder, and galangal, creating an enticing dish without any fishy taste. One bite, and you'll want another.
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Moreover, there are still many other Dong Nai specialties such as salty chicken and fish rice, sour soup with bitter leaves, wild guava, termite mushrooms, forest bitter melon hotpot, female mít smoothie, Tan Trieu pomelo... that you shouldn't miss.
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To conclude the journey, you can also purchase some souvenir items for friends or buy a few locally grown fruits such as oranges, pomelos, and longans for the whole family to enjoy. That wraps up the exploration of the Đá Hàn Waterfall eco-tourism area. The expenses are around or less than 300,000 VND per person.
Source: https://www.vntrip.vn/cam-nang/thac-da-han-dong-nai-51174
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