In this article, Lily’s Travel summary of 15 attractive and short-term tourist destinations near Ho Chi Minh City that are the best for your Vietnam daily travel.
Ho Tram
If you are having a headache looking for a tourist destination, resort near Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Tram will be a great suggestion. Located about 120 km from Ho Chi Minh City, it only takes about 2-2.5 hours by car to reach Ho Tram.
Ho Tram beach’s quiet, airy, single space is very suitable for families on vacation. When you come here, you will rest, enjoy the cool breeze of the sea and admire the cool casuarina and melaleuca forests.
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Buu Long tourist area
This resort is considered as one of the beautiful eco-tourism destinations in Dong Nai, only 6km from Bien Hoa city. Visitors coming here will admire the charming scenery of the country. Feel free to participate in recreational activities such as boating, duck riding, fishing, swinging, etc.
Ho Coc
This small sea is about 40km north of Vung Tau city with a wild setting close to the forest, so there are almost few people living there. Along the coast, many large undulating rocky ledges create an interesting vividness that creates a fanciful scene.
Ho Coc has become an attractive beach resort attracting those who love the sea, love the charm of the long sandy beaches or simply the waves crashing against the shore. You will be immersed in the middle of nature in deep blue water, fresh air and a romantic setting.
Cat Tien National Park
Is a nature reserve 150 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, with a total area of 71,920 ha. The feature of this national park is tropical wet lowland forest, which is home to many species of wildlife. If you are an adventurous person and want to discover new things, then Cat Tien National Park will be an interesting destination.
Giang Diem
Tourists coming to Giang Dien Waterfall will feel the tranquility and relaxation under the cool natural atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the clear cool water of the stream at the foot of the waterfall, the moment is quiet, peaceful and poetic with every step on the banks of the Bung River.
Binh Chau Mineral Spring
Binh Chau mineral spring is located far from the city. Ho Chi Minh City is 150 km, so it only takes about 3-4 hours by car. This place is not only attractive with beautiful scenery but also has a very healthy mineral spring water system, with a temperature of only 37 to 82 degrees Celsius.
In addition to being immersed in Binh Chau hot mineral springs, this place also has entertainment and sports areas such as tennis courts, golf, volleyball, swimming pools and a large Moon garden.
Dau Tieng Lake
For young people in Saigon, Dau Tieng Lake is one of the new tourist destinations, suitable for exciting weekend trips. Dau Tieng Lake has a large space, charming and poetic natural landscape, suitable for couples.
When coming to have fun at Dau Tieng Lake, you can choose for yourself 1 of 2 destinations, Cau mountain or Truc stream, to be able to discover more new things about Tay Ninh land.
Can Gio Beach
This place has long been considered as a “second Vung Tau” of Saigon people and is 50km from the city center. Coming here, visitors will stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy extremely attractive seafood dishes and admire the romantic sea scenery. A tourist destination near Saigon for couples.
Bamboo stream tourist area
Bamboo stream tourist area is also known by other names such as Suoi Tre cultural center, Suoi Tre cultural park. Formed when the French came to Long Khanh to establish a rubber plantation. Although it has experienced the ups and downs of the calendar, although the appearance of this place has changed somewhat, the scenery here still remains the same. Visitors come here to walk, take pictures, admire the beautiful scenery and reflect on the fond memories of the discovery of Dong Nai land.
Long Phuoc garden resort
Visitors coming here on weekends will feel relaxed with a Southern style. Not only can you visit a beautiful and fresh garden space, but you can also spread yourself and enjoy all kinds of rustic dishes in the countryside. Recreational games such as boating, swimming, fishing, cycling around attract a lot of participants.
Dai Nam tourist area
Also known as Lac Canh Dai Nam Van Hien, this place is known by many as one of the most magnificent and beautiful works in Thu Dau Mot city – Binh Duong. Dai Nam tourist area is a complex consisting of many large construction items such as city walls, hotels, temples, amusement parks, mountains, rivers, sea, zoo, square,…
Suoi Mo Ecological Area
Suoi Mo Ecological Area is home to the only natural swimming pool in Dong Nai where you can see pebbles under your feet. More especially when each school of stream fish passionately swims and accidentally touches humans and nature and blends into one. Besides, there are also interesting water sports activities, water cycling or boating on the lake that will be suitable for many different ages.
Binh Quoi tourist village
Binh Quoi Tourist Village is the common name of the chain of Binh Quoi Tourist Areas 1, 2, 3 located near each other on Thanh Da peninsula, Binh Thanh district. It is about 08 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City and adjacent to the Saigon River to the Northeast.
This place is like a peaceful village, with green space, not difficult to fresh, suitable for those who come here to relax. In addition, visitors can also enjoy delicious food at the buffet at Binh Quoi tourist area 1 and 2.
Tan Lap Floating Village
Tan Lap is a suitable place for those who love to take pictures and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the countryside. Visiting Tan Lap floating village, visitors will be immersed in the wild nature, typical of the Southern river region.
The highlight of the Melaleuca forest is the 38m high watchtower, where you can zoom your eyes to admire the majesty of the forest and the longest cement road through the forest in Vietnam. If you plan to visit some other spots in Tan Lap, you can combine the floating pagoda, the medicinal garden or go to Tan Hiep border gate to shop not far away. Tre Viet tourist village
About 15km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, this is an extremely attractive place for entertainment and relaxation for those who love the tranquility of nature.
The plus point of Tre Viet tourist village is that there are many games as well as a dining area to serve visitors. Some typical games can be mentioned such as kayaking, cycling on the water or experiencing the feeling of making a ninja swing through tough obstacles,…
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