Gorgeous tourist attractions in Dong Nai

Though Dong Nai is not a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, this land has been granted in favor of many incredibly wonderful places that are suitable for short picnics.

1. Dong Nai River

With a length of 586km, Dong Nai River is the longest river flowing in the territory of Vietnam. Along the banks of river, there are many villages and simplicity landscape that are very characteristic of southern Vietnam. If you have a chance to go to Dong Nai and admire river section embracing two beautiful islets of Tan Uyen and Pho, you certainly will surprise with the wild beauty here.

At sunset, Dong Nai River is more ravishing.

Coming here, visitors can take part in tour of Dong Nai river and enjoy the fresh air, and visit famous craft villages such as Tan Van pottery, Xuan Tam wood arts….

2. Da Ba Chong (Ba Chong Stone)

Located between the bustling residential area Dinh Quan, Ba Chong Stone is three stacked stone with a height of 36 meters.

In addition to Ba Chong stone, there is also Stone Mountain also called Bach Tuong Mountain (White Statue Mountain). It looks like two elephants prostrating each other. On the top of Bach Tuong Mountain, there are statue of Shakyas and the bottom is Bach Ho Cave (White Tiger Cave)

3. Buu Long Tourist Park

Buu Long Tourist Park is considered as one of the most attractive destinations for the tourists who like to discover nature and admire beautiful landscapes. Buu Long Tourist Park is located approximately six kilometers from the center of Bien Hoa City and about thirty kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Covering an area of nearly eighty –four hectares on the outskirts of Bien Hoa City, Buu Long Tourist Park has been known as a fascinating landscape which is comprised of mountains, large lakes, and pagodas. With natural beauty together with the cool and clean atmosphere, Buu Long Tourist Park is called excessively “a Ha Long Bay in miniature” by some people.

The gorgeous landscapes at Bao Long resort.

The Bao Phong ancient pagoda.

A visit to Buu Long Tourist Park will provide the tourists with a great chance to pay a visit to Long An Lake which is embraced by the park. Long An Lake is said to be an artificial reservoir and provides a total area of more than ten hectares. Visiting the lake, you will see many large rocks which are similar to small islets when seen from a distance

In addition, Buu Long Tourist Park also possesses many other beautiful sites such as Buu Long Mount and Buu Phong Pagoda. Buu Long Mount is located in the position close to the Long An Lake. Standing above, the visitors will see the fascinating scenery which is created by the reflection of the Buu Long on the Long An Lake. That is really an attractive landscape which will make the viewers feel relaxing

4. Giang Dien waterfall tourist area

Located on Highway 1A in Trang Bom District, Dong Nai Province, 50km from Ho Chi Minh City, Giang Dien Waterfall Tourist Area, covering 67ha, has become an ideal destination for young people and families who like to discover the beauty of nature. The area consists of a valley, hills, forests, waterfalls and varieties of strange flowers blossoming all the year round.

The beauty of Giang Dien waterfall.

Visiting Giang Dien Waterfall Tourist Area, tourists will be fascinated by its vast wilderness, beautiful meadows, colorful wild flowers, the sight and sound of the waterfalls rushing in noisily around the clock.

5. Cat Tien National Park

Cat Tien National Park is an important national park located in the south of Vietnam, approximately 150 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. It has an area of about 720 km² and protects one of the largest areas of lowland tropical rainforests left in Vietnam.

Cat Tien National Park is estimated as the reserve of natural resources in Vietnam with lots of rare, specious and endemic genes of fauna and flora, as plentiful site for scientists, domestic and foreign tourists.

Bau Sau- Dong Nai.

Cat Tien National Park is part of the wet tropical forest complex and one of the specious natural forests remaining in Vietnam. That is why this area is significant not only in Vietnam but in the world as well.

Coming here, tourists can visit breathtaking attractions such as Ben Ku rapids, Mo Vet waterfall …

Cat Tien forest.

In addition, visitors can also take a stroll in the forest, ride bicycle, or sit on a car or boat to admire the majestic natural scenery. Immerse yourself in the magical sounds of forest and mountain, you will have interesting moments of relaxation.

6. Mai waterfall

With the natural, wild, majestic and charming beauty, Mai waterfall appears full of mystical, awe-inspiring to those who still think Dong Nai only has the rubber forests. The Ma people, one local ethnic group in mountainous area of Dong Nai, called the waterfall Lieng Dur, which means the large majestic waterfalls.

In the full blossom, Mai waterfall is still more beautiful.

About 170 km away from HCMC, deep in the forests located in Dinh Quan, Mai waterfall stretches about 2 km surface area. It is formed from numerous streams, waterfall, and small rivers. This is one of the waterfalls remaining the wild, natural and rustic beauty in Dong Nai.

Mai waterfall has a majestic terrain but less rugged. Cliffs on both sides are on the up direction. In the heart of waterfall, rock chains are inlaid as if from the very open natural terrain, the debris of mountains falling into the river, creating a pile of rough stone, forming a whirlpool, dunes and waves, and the slots. Perhaps the most idyllic area would be above the top of waterfall. The water here is not deep, gentle flows smoothly between the rounded rocks. There is also a place opened with rugged rock and white water foam, which is an ideal place for tourists to camp and swimming in whirlpool.

(Source: VNtourism)