Top 9 Most Fascinating Tourist Destinations Near Saigon

Located about 3 hours drive from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, with a 20km-long coastline, Vung Tau is one of the favorite destinations for Southern tourists. Jutting out from the mainland like a strip of land, from here, one can see the East Sea both at sunrise and sunset. Besides its natural beauty, Vung Tau also has a long-standing cultural and historical tradition.

Visiting Vung Tau, you will feel peaceful and comfortable with wide, airy roads. Below is the blue sea, above are large and small mountains, along with serene temples… All create a magical Vung Tau, a city that is not only gentle and simple but also full of famous landscapes. In Vung Tau, you can explore the following destinations: Vung Tau, Long Hai, Binh Chau Hot Springs, Con Dao, Ho Tram...

With a lake area of over 150,000 m2, clear water flowing year-round from underground streams, Suoi Mo is a gift that nature has bestowed on this plain and mountainous region. Suoi Mo, a perfect natural picture with distant mountains hidden in the early morning or covered with mist in the evening. The small streams of this volcanic-influenced land creep through the rocks, pouring into the cool, sweet lake.

Suoi Mo Park, where you see the natural swimming lake with stones under your feet, schools of fish swimming and unintentionally touching you, nature and humans becoming one, a strangely peaceful scene. Suoi Mo Park is suitable for all ages. Children frolic in the shallow water area, adults are passionate about underwater sports, boating on the lake, water biking, freely admiring delicate aquatic plants bending with the water flow, and the elderly leisurely sit by the lotus pond or quietly under old banyan trees, feeling the gradual coolness as the evening falls.

With a convenient geographical location, favorable nature, and a total area of over 300,000 m2, Suoi Mo Park is suitable for schools, companies to organize camping trips, BBQ parties, and life skills training.

• Address: No. 9, Hamlet 6, Tra Co Commune, Tan Phu District, Dong Nai Province.

Dai Nam Tourist Area is only about 40 km from Saigon, so you can go by motorbike or car. This is a spiritual tourist area with a strong cultural tradition, Dai Nam Tourist Area integrates many types of tourism, entertainment with a total area of up to 476 hectares. The most prominent of Dai Nam Tourist Area must be mentioned is Kim Dien. Kim Dien is the largest temple in Vietnam, covered with 24k gold. The entire 9ha area includes flower gardens, mountains. The 5000 m² temple area is made of precious wood, rocks, and gold-plated patterns 24k.

Dai Nam Amusement Park is designed with modernity with over 40 games of all levels to meet the entertainment needs of various tourists, from strong sensation games, discovery games to traditional games, and common games.

Most of the structures and games in this Amusement Park are designed and built to international standards and levels, including those that set Vietnam records such as: The longest roller coaster in Vietnam. If you want to experience the strong and thrilling feeling of this game, quickly come to Dai Nam Amusement Park!

DETAILS:

• Address: 1765A Binh Duong Boulevard, Hiep An Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province
• Hotline: 02743 845 878 - 02743 845 845
• Website: http://khudulichdainam.vn/

Can Gio Eco-tourism Area is an ideal and wonderful destination for everyone to enjoy their weekend getaways. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life to immerse yourself in nature and breathe in the fresh air from the 'green lungs' of the South.

Eco-tourism Area Can Gio is a diverse ecosystem with various terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna formed on a large delta area. Recognized by UNESCO as the world's typical biosphere reserve and one of Vietnam's key tourist areas. As one of the first biosphere reserves in Vietnam, it is known as the 'green oasis' of the city with pristine and untouched mangrove forests. Although Can Gio's sea may not have much sediment, and there are fewer swimming spots, it compensates with an extremely peaceful and spacious scenery.

• Address: Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, and about 50km southeast of the city center

Cat Tien National Park is located in the districts of Tan Phu, Vinh Cuu (Dong Nai), Cat Tien, Bao Loc (Lam Dong), and Bu Dang (Binh Phuoc), approximately 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The entrance fee is 20,000 VND for children and 40,000 VND for adults.

When visiting Cat Tien, you can choose various eco-tourism routes: the botanical garden exploration route, where more than 300 precious wood species converge, including many endemic species in the Southeast region. With the night animal watching route, you can rent a bike or walk along the main road to observe various wild animals such as wild boars, deer, porcupines, civets, etc., appearing only at night. You can also choose the Tà Lài exploration route, the habitat of the Mạ, Tày, and S'tiêng ethnic minority communities, exploring the daily life of the local people.

More interestingly, there is the Bầu Sấu route, quite far from the garden's center, so you have to travel by the eco-tourism and environmental education center's car (9km) with a cost of about 500,000 VND/trip, accommodating 4-7 people, then walk 5km. Bầu Sấu is a vast lake with a variety of birds and crocodiles. Here, you can witness the enchanting dance of the storks, immerse yourself in the picturesque and majestic scenery of the primeval forest.

• Address: districts of Tan Phu, Vinh Cuu, Dong Nai province.

Eco-tourism Thuy Chau is a famous tourist destination in Binh Duong, right next to Saigon. This ecological tourism area stands out with its spacious, green, and refreshing artificial stream, delicious and affordable food. With lush greenery, verdant trees, and artificial streams, you'll feel like you're in Dalat. In addition, in Thuy Chau Eco-tourism Area, there is a Park Swimming Pool, with a depth of only 1.2m and a facility over 1200m², suitable for visitors of all ages.

Thuy Chau harmoniously combines mountainous landscapes and waterfalls, making it ideal for visits during hot summer days. Tourists often choose Thuy Chau for day trips, relaxing with stream bathing, cooling off, enjoying the scenery, taking photos, or cooking food right at the tourist area. The tourist area also has a system of eateries and restaurants to serve visitors. Moreover, if you intend to have a party, you can bring food and fruits and have a small feast next to these streams without paying any additional fees.

DETAILS:

• Address: 55 DT743C Binh Thang Ward, Di An City, Binh Duong
• Hotline: 0965 10 15 10 - 0948 447 262
• Website: https://thuychauecopark.vn/
  
• Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/dulichthuychau/

Tan Lap Floating Village - Long An is formed by the flooded forest ecosystem with the distinctive characteristics of the Southeast region. Here, the system of trees such as cajeput, lotus, water hyacinth, along with storks, and fish are everywhere, everything exudes simplicity, and a rustic charm that you can't find in the bustling city. The cajeput forest is one of the most impressive famous beauties of Tan Lap due to the pristine beauty that it has retained over the years.

Standing high and looking down, Tan Lap Floating Village looks like giant floating green boats swaying, resembling a deep green archipelago amidst the vast white water. All create a natural picture with a vibrant ecosystem of the flooded forest in the Dong Thap Muoi region. If you have the opportunity to visit Tan Lap Floating Village - Long An, you will have the chance to enjoy traditional village dishes at a fairly reasonable price. The 5km long trail through the cajeput forest is surrounded by towering, lush cajeput trees, or taking a boat ride to explore the beautiful scenery of the marshy area is an excellent virtual living location for you.

DETAILS:

• Address: National Highway 62, Hamlet 3, Tan Lap Commune, Moc Hoa District, Long An Province
• Hotline: 02723 968 133 - 0966 968 133
• Website: https://langnoitanlap.com.vn/vi
  

Located in Bien Hoa, Buu Long Tourist Area is about 6km from the city center, 30 km from Saigon, also a day-trip destination beloved by locals. This ecological tourism system includes rivers, mountains, caves, and unique pagodas covering an area of 84 hectares. Buu Long Tourist Area is very convenient for a day trip, helping to relieve stress and is an ideal place to escape the intense heat of Saigon.

The first impression of visitors when visiting Buu Long is the vastness and picturesque beauty; it is also known as a 'miniature Halong Bay' in the Southeast region. When you come to Buu Long, you will enjoy the fresh air, participate in folk games, and many other services. You can also organize a small picnic with self-prepared dishes. Some beautiful and picturesque spots in this tourist area include: Long Son Peninsula, Love Garden, Love Bridge, Orchid Garden, Thien Hau Ancient Temple, and Binh Dien Mountain.

DETAILS:

• Address: Huynh Van Nghe, Ward 4, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai
• Hotline: 0251.8850 023 - 0251.3951 255
• Website: https://buulong.com.vn/
• Price:
  
  • Children under 1.0m tall are free of entrance fee
  • Children from 1.0m to under 1.4m: 60,000 VND/Ticket
  • Adults from 1.4m and above: 120,000 VND/Ticket
    

Dau Tieng Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Located approximately 90km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, it doesn't take much time to travel here. This place is also a favorite check-in spot for many young people. Dau Tieng Lake impresses with its charming landscapes, calm water surface, and year-round greenery. A must-visit photo spot here is the natural oasis in the middle of the lake. This artificial lake is one of the few destinations with the poetic charm of the vast blue sky and beautiful rolling clouds over the hills.

Visitors will immerse themselves in the vast waves and charming natural scenery. Young people can freely take photos of the sunrise or colorful sunset. Tourists often organize picnics and camping at Dau Tieng Lake. The ideal camping period is during the dry season from December to April.

• Address: Dau Tieng Lake has its main area in Dau Tieng district, Binh Duong province, and Hon Quan district, Binh Phuoc province. The main basin is mainly located in Duong Minh Chau district and a small part in Tan Chau district, Tây Ninh province