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Who would have thought that just a 2-hour 30-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh City, heading towards Da Lat, there exists a brand new tranquil resort amidst lush greenery, flowers, and foliage!
Orchard Haven Retreat – Finding Serenity Amidst the Urban Bustle
Orchard Haven Retreat is an ideal getaway for a group of friends or family seeking a unique experience, perfect for relaxation and bonding. Perched 60 meters above sea level, nestled on the edge of Cat Tien National Park, surrounded by mountains and the Da Huoai River, this resort ensures complete isolation from the hustle and bustle outside.
Being located near the edge of Cat Tien Forest, the final 10-kilometer stretch leading to Orchard Haven Retreat becomes lush and incredibly refreshing. Instead of battling the scorching Saigon sun, you are now greeted by cool forest breezes, the rustle of leaves in your ears, which locals here fondly call the forest's song. It's no joke, some areas in Nam Cat Tien have poor cellphone reception. Nevertheless, isn't it more joyful to tear your eyes away from your phone and enjoy the trip together?
Give me a ticket back to childhood
'Home Away from Home' is the first impression when arriving at Orchard Haven Retreat. This is the childhood garden where we grew up with houses built in the old rural style, rows of betel nut trees, fruit gardens, and lotus ponds.
The bamboo bridge leading out into the densely packed lotus pond is the highlight of Orchard Haven Retreat. Though no one admits it openly, everyone knows that to capture the perfect 'instagrammable' check-in photos, this is the place to be. And there are plenty, plenty, plenty of other 'materials' that the owner of this resort has utilized to create a nature-inspired sanctuary.
Leveraging the terrain advantage 1-0-2, Orchard Haven Retreat is very meticulous in designing all bedrooms with views of the mountains, lakes, lotus ponds, and fruit gardens, so that every time you open a window, it's a refreshing, utterly peaceful feeling. There are various types of rooms here, from 3-bedroom villas of 3-star quality for families, groups; to private single, double rooms; all furniture is elegantly made of wood. Despite being secluded in a small countryside, the essential amenities are still very comprehensive. From luxurious swimming pools to karaoke rooms, paddle boating areas, volleyball courts - worry not about lacking things to do, just worry about not having enough time to do them!
In urban areas, city dwellers would deem the idea of cycling as frivolous. But at Orchard Haven Retreat, bicycles are the primary mode of transportation. Nam Cat Tien has long steep roads, passing through lush green trees and ripe fruit orchards. With a little bit of youthful spirit, we can become amateur cyclists, ready for a nonchalant race where winning or losing doesn't matter.
Orchard Haven Retreat is indeed a getaway gem for friends or families who want to travel somewhere without spending too much time on the road. If you and your friends or family intend to come here, don't forget to explore the attractions and interesting cultural stories of the Nam Cat Tien land!
By Nhu Y
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourJune 26, 2019
