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After days of intense studying and work, we all seek a place to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate. Some head to parks, amusement areas, or gather with friends, while others embark on journeys. If you've grown accustomed to modern entertainment services, famous landmarks, or luxurious beach resorts, why not seek a breath of fresh air and explore tranquil countryside areas? You don't have to venture far into remote regions; right near the heart of Bà Rịa city lies the Four Corners Oasis, a countryside tourist spot attracting many on weekends.
Four Corners Oasis eco-tourism area - a beautiful destination in Vũng Tàu tourism (Photo: Collection)
Getting to Four Corners Oasis
The Four Corners Eco-tourism Area, located in Phuoc Huu Hamlet, Long Phuoc Commune, Ba Ria City, is approximately 8km from the city center. It's an ideal destination for sightseeing, camping, and recreational activities on weekends. To get there from Ba Ria, head towards Hoa Long, then pass through the Long Phuoc gateway, and at the Phuoc Huu intersection (after passing Dương Văn Mạnh Secondary School by 50m), turn right onto Phuoc Huu Street towards the Long Dien 5-way intersection (with a triangular traffic island). At the cultural hamlet gate of Phuoc Huu, turn left. After passing the Bung Bac tourist area, continue for about 1km then turn right to arrive.
Entrance gate of this Vung Tau tourist area (Photo: Collection)
Eco-tourism Information
The Four Corners Eco-tourism Area officially opened in 2016, offering a refreshing and peaceful green space of a vast garden area, comprising 7 islands situated on a trapezoidal land strip surrounded by a nearly 4,000-square-meter clear water lake. Three sides are surrounded by vast rice fields, while the remaining side features fruit tree gardens, animal husbandry, and organic vegetable cultivation, covering a total area of 22,000 square meters. Despite its recent opening, the Four Corners Eco-tourism Area has become a popular and beloved destination for many tourists, thanks to its spacious and nature-immersed environment.
Image of the Four Corners Island tourist area (Photo: Collection)
On the way here, if you pay attention, you'll notice in the Long Phuoc area, many houses grow beautiful climbing flowers.
Climbing flowers (Photo: Collection)
What's fun about visiting the Four Corners Island?
Upon arriving here, tourists will be impressed by the pristine and romantic beauty, with leaf huts erected amidst the water, connected by bridges for access, serving as resting spots, offering simple relaxation amidst the charming riverside scenery.
Fun activities at the Vung Tau Four Corners Island tourist area (Photo: Collection)
Strolling around the tourist area, you'll feel like you're walking through the lush gardens of the beloved countryside, with familiar and intimate images of rural life. Sometimes, while enjoying the scenery here, you'll be startled by the sound of birds singing, roosters crowing, or frogs croaking echoing in your ears. Looking down at the water, you'll see flocks of ducks, geese, and swans flapping their wings. Farther away on the shore, herds of buffalo graze, some standing, some sitting, creating a peaceful scene, giving you a sense of comfort and freshness after busy days in the bustling urban areas. Moreover, you'll also sense the gentle fragrance of the countryside wafting from the rice fields and mud, a distinctive aroma that only the countryside can offer.
Diverse fauna (Photo: Collection)
Agriculture and eco-tourism integration model - experiential journey (Photo: Collection)
Four Corners Island is built based on the agriculture and eco-tourism integration model, offering a 3-hectare fruit garden with seasonal fruits. The fruit trees here are grown according to clean standards, without the use of stimulants or pesticides, so visitors can enjoy them right in the garden. You can also visit poultry farms for chickens, porcupines, wild boars, rabbits, and various fish ponds with carp, catfish, tilapia, snakehead fish, and perch. Explore the garden and breeding area for Phu Quoc dogs, wild boars, porcupines, and pigeons. Here, you can experience being a real farmer by doing tasks such as feeding chickens, ducks, fishing, picking fruits like rambutans, lychees, mangoes, milk apples, and mangosteens.
Diverse fruits on Four Corners Island (Photo: Collection)
Hand-picking fruits (Photo: Collection)
Experience rural life here (Photo: Collection)
Four Corners Island also features a beautiful lotus pond. During lotus season, the pink lotus flowers provide a perfect backdrop for capturing beautiful photos.
Lotus season at the eco-tourism area (Photo: Collection)
Four Corners Island offers various entertainment services such as scenic boat rides, fishing, and canal swimming, all of which are highly enjoyed by tourists participating in these activities.
Enjoyable activities: Rowing boats (Photo: Collection)
Canal swimming and fishing at Four Corners Island, Vung Tau (Photo: Collection)
Fishing area (Photo: Collection)
Rest and dining
After a period of fun and entertainment activities or getting your hands dirty with farm work, now it's time to enjoy rustic countryside dishes with family and friends, such as: Grilled field frogs, stir-fried field snails, snakehead fish stew with pickled vegetables, grilled snakehead fish, free-range chicken grilled with garden herbs, snails cooked with banana, baked sweet potatoes, grilled corn... all made from ingredients harvested from the garden of the tourist area. And the dishes will taste even better when the ingredients used are caught, harvested, or picked by your own hands.
Unlike other tourist areas, at Four Corners Island, the prices of dishes are based on market rates, for example: Free-range native chicken costs 110,000 VND/kg (uncooked); carp, snakehead fish are priced at 50,000 VND/kg; specialty dishes range from 40,000-150,000 VND/item, various hotpot dishes range from 150,000 – 200,000 VND/large pot, and fruits are sold at market prices.
Specialty dishes at Four Corners Island (Photo: Collection)
Weekend retreat for families (Photo: Collection)
Especially when visiting Four Corners Island, you get free entrance tickets to explore freely, plus you can also rent huts for free. If you wish to stay overnight, the fee is 150,000 VND/person/night for adults and 100,000 VND/person/night for children. This fee includes activities such as camping, bonfires, and dinner with a 5-course meal selected by guests from a menu including chicken, braised fish, sour soup, stir-fried field shrimps, snails cooked with banana, snake, frog…. You can join barbecue parties, camp overnight, and light bonfires. Camping in the peaceful countryside, breathing fresh air, and enjoying the night view here is truly fascinating. You can also join local residents in frog hunting, and sleep in huts amidst the vast countryside breeze.
Resting place for families (Photo: Collection)
Four Corners Island has attracted a large number of tourists, especially on weekends. If you visit on weekends, it's advisable to call ahead. If the rooms are fully booked for overnight stays, you can consider hotels in Ba Ria City, which is only 8km away, making it convenient to travel. Here are some hotel suggestions in Ba Ria City:
Bach Ngan Hotel
Rating: 1 star
Address: 07 Le Duan, Ba Ria City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau
The hotel is quite close to Four Corners Island, convenient for travelers with clean, well-equipped rooms, making it a good place to stay for tourists.
(Photo: Collection) Bach Ngan Hotel
You can also check out other hotels in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province on VNTRIP.VN
Four Corners Island – a charming rustic eco-tourism destination, where you can feel peaceful, relaxed, and one with nature. No need to go far, just come with your family and friends to this eco-tourism area to enjoy moments of relaxation, participate in countryside activities to unwind after busy working hours. Four Corners Island promises to bring you the most wonderful moments of relaxation.
