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Amidst the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, the vibrant colors have made tourists so familiar and eager to find a truly untouched destination to experience some tranquility on the last weekend of the month. So, where would be the ideal spot? These 4 destinations below that Mytour recommends to travelers will be excellent choices for this upcoming September 2nd holiday.
September 2nd holiday is approaching, pack your bags and check-in at these 4 spots near Saigon.
Thạnh An Island - Can Gio
Just over 70km from Saigon, Thanh An Island - Can Gio is a destination accessible by bus, motorbike, or family car. Thanh An Island is a small commune of Can Gio District. It's so tiny that tourists can go around the island in just fifteen minutes.
This place offers spaciousness, pristine scenery, and simple local life, providing peaceful experiences for weekend getaways. The beach here is relatively clean, with refreshing cool breezes and notably untouched by tourism. Locals mainly make a living from oyster farming and fishing. Life is extremely rustic and humble. If you wish to stay overnight on the island, you can ask to stay with locals or rent a small guesthouse. While on the island, tourists can explore the local life or enjoy the fresh sea breeze and indulge in delicious yet affordable seafood dishes.
Tan Lap Floating Village - Long An
Tan Lap Floating Village, also known as Tan Lap Mangrove Forest, in Moc Hoa District, Long An Province, is about 100 km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, with easy access. It is one of the tourist attractions around Saigon that many visitors adore. Tan Lap Floating Village still retains the pristine beauty of the long-standing mangrove forest covering hundreds of hectares, displaying the vibrant green color of nature that mesmerizes tourists.
Exploring Tan Lap mangrove forest is perfect for those who love photography and enjoying the serene atmosphere. For those planning to visit other attractions, they can combine with the Floating Pagoda, medicinal garden, or head to Tan Hiep border gate nearby for shopping.
Nam Cat Tien - Dong Nai
About 3 to 4 hours' motorbike ride from Saigon, domestic tourists embarking on domestic tours will start their journey to explore Nam Cat Tien. It will be an ideal trip for young travelers who enjoy experiencing the majestic nature or relaxing moments with friends amidst nature.
Nam Cat Tien National Park boasts a diverse system of caves, rich flora and fauna, being the habitat for over 300 precious wood species and numerous wild animals such as wild boars, deer, porcupines, civets, and crocodiles... Visiting Nam Cat Tien ecotourism, tourists can choose to walk or bike along the main road to explore and admire the natural forested mountains. Here, you can also opt for the Ta Lai exploration route, the homeland of ethnic minority communities including the Ma, Tay, and S'Tieng.
Alternatively, tourists can visit Bau Sau, a vast lake serving as the shared home for hundreds of bird species, storks, and crocodiles. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful scenery at Bau Sau by traveling in the center's tourist car or on foot.
Nui Chua Chan - Dong Nai
Nui Chua Chan is the second highest mountain in the South, standing at 800m tall, located in Xuan Loc District, Dong Nai Province. Named from the Cham language as Chok Chan - meaning young mountain, it is also called by various names by the local people such as Gia Ray Mountain, Gia Lao Mountain, promising tourists truly 'untouched' experiences.
Located about 110km east of Ho Chi Minh City, this place is suitable for those who enjoy the mountainous atmosphere or want to improve their physical fitness on weekends. As you ascend, Nui Chua Chan is increasingly covered by vast swathes of grass, which greatly obstructs trekkers, but also provides a wild, vibrant contrast of brown interspersed with green. From above, tourists can overlook the entire Dong Nai province, feeling immersed in a moment of tranquil coexistence between humans and nature.
