Trekking through a 5 km forest trail, discovering the fascinating beauty of ancient cypress trees, and paddling to admire the crocodile kingdom are exciting experiences for tourists visiting Bau Sau, Dong Nai.
Bau Sau, located in Nam Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai, has been recognized by the Ramsar Convention Secretariat in Switzerland as Vietnam's second Ramsar site of international importance. Covering an area of 13,759 hectares, Bau Sau, also known as the Bau Sau wetland system, comprises 5,360 hectares of seasonal wetlands and 151 hectares of permanent wetlands.
Visitors to Bau Sau not only experience ecotourism activities in pristine forests or organize picnics and camping trips but also have the opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of ancient cypress trees, paddle to observe crocodile families swimming in the lake, and enjoy the poetic and romantic scenery of the Bau Sau wetland.
Below are some exhilarating experiences that tourists can have when stepping foot in this pristine forest region:
Trekking 5 km through the forest
Exploring Bau Sau
Admiring the majestic beauty of ancient cypress trees
Along the 5 km forest trail, visitors can explore and witness the mysterious and unique beauty of ancient cypress trees. The tree trunks are so large that about 15 people can hug them all. What makes these cypress trees unique is their gigantic roots, which extend over a large area of tens of meters. Visitors have the opportunity to admire, learn, and take commemorative photos with these unique ancient trees.
Enjoying the panoramic view of Bau Sau
Arriving at Bau Sau, tourists cannot help but be impressed and captivated by the romantic and poetic beauty of Vietnam's second Ramsar wetland area. To get a panoramic view of the Bau Sau area, visitors should admire the scenery from the Forest Ranger's House. From there, tourists can not only enjoy the magnificent scenery but also capture beautiful moments with their travel cameras. The primeval forests surrounding the wetland, the purple water lilies blending with the clear water, and the colorful butterflies create an enchanting picture of the harmonious wetland landscape, attracting every visitor.
Paddling to observe the crocodile kingdom
Paddling on the lake to observe the graceful crocodiles swimming in the Bau Sau area is one of the most exciting experiences that tourists should try once here. Each boat can carry up to three people, and the boatman will take tourists through each marshy area, approaching the primeval forest or gliding on the water surface to witness firsthand the crocodile kingdom swimming in their habitat. Sitting on the boat, tourists will feel very relaxed amidst the spacious and peaceful scenery, immersing themselves in the tranquil space, with the forest music echoing in their ears.
According to VnExpress
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJune 18, 2014