Đồng Nai is currently an ideal destination for nature lovers. If you're looking for a 'Mekong River-style' trip, the Bằng Lăng Tím tourist area is the perfect choice for a weekend getaway. In today's article, let's explore this tourist area together.
Bằng Lăng Tím Tourist Area – A weekend retreat near Ho Chi Minh City
Location of the tourist area

Bằng Lăng Tím Outdoor Area – a tourist spot near Sài Gòn (Photo ST)
Located next to the Golden Scorpio tourist area, in Hamlet 3, Phuoc Khanh commune, Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province. Here, visitors will immerse themselves in the natural rivers and waterways. Experience exciting games and enjoy local dishes.
Directions to Bằng Lăng Tím Tourist Area
63km from Ho Chi Minh City, it only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Bằng Lăng Tím tourist area. Below is the route to the tourist area that you can refer to.

Route map to the Bằng Lăng Tím eco-tourism area (Photo ST)
Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, drive along the route from Trường Sa, Hanoi Boulevard/QL52, City Highway – Long Thành – Dầu Giây/ĐCT01, Tôn Đức Thắng/ĐH13 and Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh to reach Vĩnh Thanh. After about 5km, turn right onto Hùng Vương/ĐT19, and after passing Coffee Luna, turn left and drive another 3 minutes to reach the tourist area.
What's in Bằng Lăng Tím tourist area?

Bằng Lăng Tím has many cottages for you to use (Photo ST)
The essence of Bằng Lăng Tím tourist area lies in its lush green space, spacious area, and proximity to the water. This makes it perfect for groups, teams, or companies to organize picnics and outdoor activities on weekends.

Bằng Lăng Tím offers a variety of games for you to participate in (Photo ST)
As the tourist area is near the river, there are many thrilling games here to provide you with the most exciting experiences. The river water here is very clean, so many people participate in swimming activities. There are also many cottages here for you to stop or rest after hours of adventurous play.

Rope swing game gives you a strong sensation (Photo ST)
Note, before participating in any water games at Bằng Lăng Tím tourist area, ensure safety by using a life jacket to avoid unfortunate incidents. Entrance fees range from 40,000 VND to 100,000 VND per person, and life jacket rental costs from 10,000 VND to 15,000 VND per session.

Indulge in enticing dishes at Bằng Lăng Tím tourist area (Photo ST)
In addition, visitors here can savor traditional dishes of the river region. Prices for the dishes range from 50,000 VND to 100,000 VND. Therefore, the estimated cost for a person to visit here for a day is around 250,000 dong if you bring your own food and drinks. If you use the food from the tourist area, the cost will be from 300,000 VND to 350,000 VND per person.
