Buzz
Every day passing by Thao Cam Vien, yet few realize that inside it now shines brilliantly, far from the dullness of a few years ago.
Who would have thought that Thao Cam Vien has transformed into such an amazing virtual backdrop after a long hiatus!
During primary and secondary school years, surely all students in Ho Chi Minh City have set foot in Thao Cam Vien to participate in outdoor activities combined with biology research. Some schools even organize trips here for consecutive years, making Thao Cam Vien quite familiar to many. However, as people grow older, few are enthusiastic about visiting this place like they did in their younger days. Partly because the city now has many more lively places to go, partly because everyone thinks that after several decades, Thao Cam Vien must be old and boring!
However, upon returning to Thao Cam Vien once again, one realizes that it has not deteriorated or gathered dust, but has become even more spectacular and dazzling! It remains a Thao Cam Vien with countless types of trees, flowers, and various animals, yet it has been planned and arranged in a very reasonable and convenient manner for sightseeing, rather than the confusing maze it was 5-10 years ago.
With a ticket price of only 50,000 VND, you can roam around here all day without getting bored. Besides creating a cool and airy space, the green areas in Thao Cam Vien also serve as excellent photo backdrops. While you might still be thinking, 'oh, this place is just for kids,' countless young people have already captured dozens of beautiful photos here that rival lookbook photoshoots!
From ancient towering trees to taller-than-human green canopies and even adorable little cactus patches - it feels like just stepping in, striking a basic pose, snapping a few shots, and voila, you'll have a bunch of pictures to show off to your friends.
The hottest spot here is undoubtedly the orchid garden - where rare and precious orchids from all over the world are grown and displayed. This area is completely separated from the overall park, with hundreds of rare orchid species on both sides, and in the middle, a pathway for people to walk on, looking extremely beautiful.
Next up is the sacred golden wall adorned with pretty paper flowers and unique vines. Taking photos here in Saigon, everyone feels like they're strolling in Hoi An, how amazing! Not only do young people love coming here for photoshoots, but even soon-to-be-married couples also choose this wall as the place to capture the most important photos of their lives.
Moreover, if you have a keen eye and are willing to wander around, you'll discover that Thao Cam Vien also has many potential backgrounds such as the glass enclosure area where reptiles are kept, the iron cage area near the entrance gate, or the three-tiered seating area facing the elephant enclosure. Even the transport vehicles are painted white, looking no different from the photos we often see on Tumblr, Pinterest...
With affordable prices, located right in the city center, and countless beautiful backgrounds, there's no shortage of photo spots here. Plus, you can also enjoy watching tall giraffes play around or see the slightly smaller seal herd basking in the sun. Why hesitate? Put Thao Cam Vien on your list of places to visit this weekend! It's always nice to reminisce about childhood memories once in a while!
According to JUAN.C/ Youth Intellectual
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourSeptember 18, 2017
