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Some people say it was created by special historical fate, but many people believe that to have a Vietnamese animal paradise at Cat Tien National Park like today, it's all due to morality and personality. of the forest keepers.
Only with determination and support for true transparency, on the banks of the meandering Dong Nai River, about 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City, can we maintain until today a "wilderness" that gathers like the whole world. world of African forest animals" - Cat Tien National Park (75,000 hectares wide, covering the territory of 3 provinces Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, Lam Dong).
One night, I saw nearly a hundred deer with eyes as bright as stars
On the night of December 2023, Director of Cat Tien National Park, Mr. Pham Xuan Thinh, appointed ranger Le Duc Khanh, a guy with a large family working in the forestry industry, to hold a flashlight to lead us to "test". See how many wild animals there are." The truck has convertible seats that can carry up to thirty tourists. Everyone was absolutely silent, no one was allowed to use flashlights or phone lights to illuminate anything, to avoid scaring the animals. Only Khanh was alone, methodically moving the light over the trees and grasslands. Sometimes an owl with its crested owl rushes out into the street and flies over our heads, mysteriously beautiful. Here, a golden-black-headed oriole, as smooth as a cotton ball, is nestling his head under his own wings and sleeping soundly on the moss-covered canopy. There are a few Hainan flycatchers, with purple-blue heads and velvety feathers, nestling together as if seeking warmth in a deep sleep, under the protection of the broad leaves of the tropical forest stage. The area is still overwhelmingly green, because Nam Cat Tien has not completely ended its rainy season.
Journalist Do Doan Hoang at Cat Tien National Park
An owl's cry rang out in the old forest, sometimes keenly, sometimes vaguely, as if avoiding our search. Oh my god, something with red and purple eyes is sparkling in the distance. Crested mosquito owl, male. Its eyes "catch" the light, as if suffering from "sunstroke", curiously looking into the distance, not bothering to fly when we get quite close. His eyes were round. Khanh said, we must choose the right type of lamp, this has been recommended by wild bird conservation experts. The light is yellow enough, light enough, bright enough, how not to affect this beautiful nocturnal bird. Also be "courteous" to him, so he won't be afraid, and then the next time we go to this corner of the forest we can... meet each other.
In the past, Vietnamese people thought that owls, especially pig birds and pig owls (belonging to the owl family, have a sound similar to the sound of a pig) were always a bad omen, with death and illness. But now, especially since the extremely lovely images of owls in books and movies were imported from the West, people who love birds and explore wild nature have grown to love the beauty and wonder of it. the secret of owls. In Cat Tien, my friend Nguyen Manh Hiep captured the beautiful Oriental auntie (fish owl). Wild boar owl, ring-necked owl, crested mosquito owl...
Khanh and I approached, the most modern camera on the market, one click produced 30 high quality, "exploding" moments. The crested owl looked bewildered, then suddenly seemed to have escaped its sleep and flew away. The sound of a wild boar owl whispering in the green canopy of an ancient tree. Searchlight sneaks in. His flashlight-catching eyes were red. The "night assassin" is extremely sharp, his eyes are as big and clear as a cat's, when he catches the red light like... two mounds of fire, his ears stand up like a playful cat.
The "wilderness" gathers like the whole "world of African forest animals" in Cat Tien National Park
Outside, for an hour, we saw firelight as bright as falling stars along the grass slopes. Continuous herds of deer. Male deer in the season of luring their mates have red musk on their necks (must be very fragrant, we are far away and can't feel it). There was a wet deer just lying in the mud. The mother deer led the baby deer and chattered out, looking curiously at the light. A few muntjacs (also known as mén, mang) and a pair of lovely cheetahs slithered through the thatched grass.
Suddenly, a bison, another bull, they walked backwards in the dark night. There are countless civets. Many birds, animals, and nocturnal species appeared. But mostly it's still during the day.
Mr. Tang A Pau, a person who has spent nearly two decades photographing wild nature, is still busy writing at the age of over 70 and is especially devoted to denouncing rings of environmental destruction. Mr. Pau spent 6 months continuously in the "paradise of African animals" - Cat Tien National Park to take photos. With a pickup truck specially allowed to go into the forest, he took photos of birds, owls, peacocks, and wild animals of all kinds (gaur, elephant, bison, yellow-cheeked black gibbon, black-shanked douc, silver langur). Indochina, wild boar, deer, porcupine, roe deer...) move people's hearts. Perhaps this is the only place in Vietnam where it is not too difficult to meet large herds of gaurs and record them.
Visitors can take a boat trip to visit Cat Tien National Park
Thanks to the painful process of being passionate about Cat Tien nature, Mr. Tang A Pau was awarded the title "Knight of the Forest" by the Garden Director at that time, Mr. Pham Hong Luong. The awarding ceremony took place solemnly, and Vietnamese media reported respectfully. Photos of many artists passionate about wild nature (such as Mr. Pau, Mr. Nguyen Manh Hiep...) have been solemnly printed in large format by the Park Management Board, displayed in tourist reception halls, and posters promoting tourism. Calendars are printed in the accommodation rooms named after elephants, bears, sandalwood trees, red peacocks, green peacocks... of the garden. This is a very effective form of spreading love for nature.
If before it was a bad omen, now owls are loved by bird enthusiasts and those who love to explore wild nature because of the mysterious beauty of this bird.
The courageous battle of the knights guarding the forest
The respectful attitude of the Board of Directors, staff, and rangers of Cat Tien National Park towards the values of the natural treasures they are managing has made an important contribution to honoring and spreading those things. Surely you will think that you are in a pristine "Eden garden" - something that is rare in the world and even more rare in Vietnam - especially when we are used to going to the garden. The country only sees people, restaurants, and trees, but rarely sees great wonders, and even fewer wild animals freely grazing and foraging. Let's ask, in Vietnam today, is there any place where in just one night following a flashlight to look for animals, you can meet about a hundred deer, gaur, bison, civets, birds, etc. snakes, owls…?
Another notable highlight is the birds in Cat Tien National Park, I myself have photographed wild peacocks dancing beautifully, mysterious night owls, and rare birds that international visitors eagerly come to find such as pitta. , red cash chicken. Cat Tien National Park is also a special-use forest with the most bird photography areas (sites) in Vietnam: with 6 sites! Meanwhile, in other National Parks considered crowded with tourists and fertile "green lungs" such as Bach Ma, Ba Vi, Tam Dao, Pu Mat, Con Dao, Yok Don... there are no bird sites. any!
A statistic has been stated by experts and officially published in the press: Among the more than 900 bird species recorded in Vietnam, Cat Tien National Park has more than 400 species. The estimated rate is more than 40%, nearly 50% of Vietnam's birds gathering at Cat Tien. If you walk the 5km paved road to the internationally important wetland (honored under the Ramsar convention), you will encounter countless birds and animals, splendid male peacocks dancing merrily, Owls call dreamily, birds fly colorfully. In particular, Bau Sau is home to the most wild freshwater crocodiles in Vietnam. 600 swamp killers, swimming to find food, during the day they lie with their mouths open in the sun, at night they swim in boots, shining a flashlight for a while and see thousands of bright eyes like scattered stars...
Wild boar herd in Cat Tien National Park
To keep birds and animals together, reminiscent of classic images of such "African forest animals" - still existing in the middle of the third decade of the 21st century - in Cat Tien National Park , the forest protection forces here, for many generations, have rushed forward and "fought" really courageously against the evil tricks of all kinds of loggers. More than 90km of Dong Nai River surrounds the forest area, on the other side of the river are residential clusters, boats can penetrate into the garden with just "starting the engine for a minute". Therefore, propaganda, imitation, deterrence, enlightenment, so that many people (in all 3 provinces) join hands to be proud and preserve the "Cat Tien wilderness", that is the key to our mission. problem. Everywhere in the vast forest is a "forest gate", the ranger force is too thin, the means of transportation and support tools are quite simple, the confrontation with loggers is extremely difficult.
In that context, only with true public service ethics and genuine efforts can forests and forest souls (animals) be protected as they are today. Mr. Pham Hong Luong, former Director of Cat Tien National Park, used his own personal page, the image of himself and his "traditional" family working in the field of nature conservation. to spread precious values from the Cat Tien wilderness. The current Director of Cat Tien National Park, Mr. Pham Xuan Thinh, each time handles cases of using guns, pepper spray, sharp knives, and sticks to brutally attack rangers, collecting all kinds of evidence. Traps, weapons and many rare animals had just been killed. He was so shocked that he sent us photos. One time he exclaimed: It hurts, journalist!
Of course, the more fiercely they protect the forest and courageously resist acts of destroying the forest and killing rare animals, the more vulnerable the ranger will be to bad guys. At Cat Tien National Park, in 2023 alone, sometimes in 3 days of March, there were up to 2 brutal assaults on rangers. Specifically, on March 2, 2023, 9 forest ranger comrades went on patrol and discovered a group of loggers hunting and killing many wild animals such as: wild boar, deer, cheetah, civet cat.... They proceeded to handle it. The subjects aggressively used homemade guns, pepper spray, knives, and large wooden sticks to continuously and brutally attack. 3 ranger comrades were seriously injured, including the Deputy Head of the ranger station, Pham Ngoc Tuan, who suffered many bruises and bleeding on his chest, neck, mouth, and nose. Especially the serious wound on the left cheek. Brothers Chiu Van Hai and Luong Van Bao were also seriously injured. After that, 6 loggers were detained by Tan Phu District Police (Dong Nai), the case was prosecuted, and the accused was prosecuted. 3 days before that, on the evening of February 28, 2023, Mr. Vu Manh Cuong, from the Da Bong Cua Ranger Station, Cat Tien National Park, went on duty and was brutally assaulted by 5-6 young men and had to go to prison. Cho Ray Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) for long-term treatment.
Wonderful nature, when protected and promoted for its worthy value, is not just an asset in the form of large trees containing many cubic meters of expensive wood; Not only are they large, rare animals..., they are also a beautiful and loving living space to nurture our souls and heal all our wounds. They are "visual teaching tools" and irreplaceable, helping to form personality and nurture kindness in each of us. The forest is an armor, a magical common roof that protects and envelops this world.
Living museums include many amazing trees
The museum of ancient trees in Cat Tien National Park can make anyone stunned. Here, the ancient pine trees are more than 400 years old, more than 40 meters high, and their trunks are so big that it takes 20 people to hug them. His roots spread out like prehistoric dinosaurs, crawling across several dozen meters of the jungle. On the other side, the ancient, precious and rare redwood tree has been determined by modern technology to be more than 700 years old, with a base diameter of up to 2.5 m. Since the late 1980s, comrade Pham Van Dong, then the Prime Minister of Vietnam, visited this "great wonder" red oak tree and gave valuable advice on forest protection work in the treasury. Precious nature of Cat Tien. Moved by this sentiment, officials and people here hung signs, opened directions and named the "heritage tree": "Uncle Dong's Knocking Tree".
We arrived at the Hundred-stem Sycamore Tree, through the enchanting forest paths, as if lost in a paradise of flowers and leaves. Many young people camp and hold parties on the banks of cool, clear streams. There, sycamore trees cover the stream, covering the banks, hundreds of meters long and wide. Not far away is a cycad tree that is several centuries old; The six-topped banyan tree, the elephant-shaped banyan tree, the "one in the world" banyan tree - all are majestic and have stood the test of time for the past 300 years, the Luc Giao banyan tree (in the sense of 6 ancient trees) The tree grows with its branches and leaves together) and has branches and branches interlocked with each other, forming a giant dome, making people think of the wonders and talented design ability of the Creator...
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Update day : 14/02/2024
Dong Nai is not a tourist land, but it hides in itself an extremely romantic and beautiful natural scenery - Giang Dien waterfall tourist area. The tourist area in Trang Bom district, Dong Nai province, 45km from Ho Chi Minh City center, is a picnic destination chosen by many families and young people every weekend. Giang Dien ecological area complex has an area of up to 67 hectares and is designed into many beautiful works and landscapes that attract tourists every year. In particular, this place is also associated with the legend of the couple's eternal love. Giang Dien Waterfall is formed by three waterfalls: Chang Waterfall, Nang Waterfall and the waterfall itself. Legend has it that, in the past, there was a man and a woman who loved each other but were forbidden and they vowed to die together to fully protect this love. The stream where the two people immersed themselves is Chang waterfall, Nang waterfall today, or people also call it Twin waterfall. Many couples traveling to Dong Nai often come here as if to pray for their love to always be strong. The best thing about coming here is immersing yourself in the cool water at the foot of Giang Dien waterfall. However, you should come here in the dry season to enjoy the cool and calm water because if it is the rainy season, the water flows very fast and carries a lot of silt. In addition to the waterfall, visitors can also visit many other interesting places such as: Hoang Hoa street, Tuyen Lam lake, winter garden, flower hill, love park, Rong house... Let's roam around together to the fullest. Enjoying fresh, relaxing air helps you forget life's troubles. And don't create unique photos for yourself amidst the charming scenery and many beautiful angles like this. With a large space and many attractive entertainment projects, Giang Dien waterfall is an ideal stopover every weekend. Here, you can not only immerse yourself in fresh nature but also experience extremely interesting games. In addition, visitors can also participate in cycling activities or ride a car to explore the eco-tourism area, which is also very interesting. Especially for families with small children, the children's play area here will definitely be a great place for them. The play area space is decorated with many cute and funny images that stimulate children's creativity. The large space is arranged with many games from physical to mental for children to develop comprehensively. If you are a nature lover and enjoy outdoor activities, you can choose to camp overnight at this eco-tourism area. When everything falls into darkness, the whole tent area lights a campfire to socialize, sing... This is a good opportunity to get acquainted and make friends with interesting people. If you are not used to staying in tents, you can also choose a hotel room here. There are many types of rooms with different quality standards for your reference. However, in case you plan to stay in Dong Nai for a long time to visit famous places, you should choose to rent motels or hotels outside to facilitate travel. If you don't know where to go to relax with friends or relatives this weekend, remember to come to Giang Dien waterfall tourist area. The fresh, cool air and beautiful, romantic scenery will make you excited.
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From January to December
Mai Waterfall, also known as Bau Nuoc Soi eco-tourism area, is located in Gia Canh commune, Dinh Quan district, Dong Nai province. 130km from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai Mai Waterfall is an ideal destination for travel enthusiasts. Pristine Mai Waterfall is located deep in the primeval forest. Since the beginning, when there was no human intervention, the waterfall area was filled with the white color of wild apricot blossoms, so people named the waterfall after the flower. At Thac Mai, there are large elephant-shaped rocks called "elephant bows" along with stories about the legend of the old elephant still living in the forest that has been passed down orally through many generations of people here. To really conquer the entire waterfall, you should stay overnight so you don't miss out on experiencing the scent of flowers, the wind and enjoying the sweet, fresh taste of forest fruits in the early morning. Mai Waterfall has its own unique beauty in each season, so the waterfall is very beautiful in every season. However, because Thac Mai is located deep in the primeval forest, the dry season is considered the best time to ensure safety during travel. During the period from May to November, the path to Mai Waterfall becomes simpler and easier. However, if you have the opportunity, you should visit Mai Waterfall in spring to see the apricot forest blooming. After arriving at Mai waterfall, you can easily park your car in the area near the restaurant and start your journey to explore this place. If the weather is favorable, don't forget to bring a tent or you can rent a tent to enjoy unique experiences in the forest. Tent rental prices here usually range from 150,000 to 250,000 VND per tent, serving a maximum of 4 people. The best place to camp is near a stream so you can enjoy the sound of running water and the cool feeling of fresh air. However, you can also set up your tent in any location you like, because there are many empty spaces in the forest suitable for setting up tents and holding barbecue parties. The special thing is that this area has never been touched by humans, you will find many interesting things in the forest that cannot be found anywhere else. At Thac Mai, visitors have the opportunity to experience the real life of a Robinson by participating in catching stream fish, catching wild chickens, picking wild fruits and wild mushrooms, then processing them into dishes. Delicious food to enjoy. Until now, the services here are gradually improving. Visitors will be able to walk through the forest and bathe in the stream while still ensuring safety and comfort. The equipment for trekking and cooking is fully prepared, such as a stone stove, forest firewood... so that visitors can experience cooking on their own. Traveling or picnicking at Mai Waterfall is a wonderful experience. To save money, you can prepare food, drinks and a camping tent in advance to organize an interesting BBQ in the evening. If you don't have time to prepare, there will be restaurants in the tourist area that will serve you delicious dishes such as braised fish, hot pot, roasted river beans, chicken dishes and many other specialties. Additionally, on the way back from Thac Mai, just a few hundred meters from La Nga bridge, there is a great wild meat restaurant. Here, you can enjoy specialties such as fish and wild meat at affordable prices. In addition to enjoying delicious dishes, you also have the opportunity to participate in special experiences such as grilling deer, drinking can wine and listening to Chau Ro ethnic music. All of these will create unforgettable memories on your journey. Thac Mai tourist area offers two forms of accommodation for you to rest: you can choose to rent a camping tent to experience the feeling of spending the night in the forest or rent one of the wooden homestays nearby. These homestays are fully furnished and equipped with amenities and are guaranteed to be clean and airy, creating ideal conditions for those who want a more comfortable experience.
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From May to November
Buu Long scenic area is considered a precious gift of Dong Nai province and is only about 30km east of Saigon. This place has the beauty of mountains, rivers, lakes, caves,... built up by nature over the years, creating a charming and beautiful scene. That's why people call Buu Long tourist area a miniature Ha Long Bay. Besides natural structures, the tourist area also has a cluster of artificial lakes including two lakes, Long Van and Long An, located next to each other. Along with that are two mountain clusters, Binh Dien and Long Son cave. So when you come here, you can freely explore the most beautiful things similar to the beauty of the world's landscapes. Not only the beauty of nature, religious architectural works bearing the mark of many eras also contribute to the ultimate space of the tourist area. So when you come to Buu Long, you will explore all the different spaces, along with exciting fun activities and enjoy great culinary flavors. Because it is only about 30km from Ho Chi Minh City, you can get to the tourist area by personal vehicle or public transportation. Depending on the actual conditions and location, you choose the vehicle that is most convenient for you. If you depart from Saigon, you can refer to the transportation methods below. Traveling by motorbike or private car: Motorbike is the vehicle chosen by many people because it is both convenient and allows you to experience the feeling of traveling on the roads. Regarding the route, you don't need to worry because Google Maps is with you. By bus: If you take the bus from Ho Chi Minh City, to get to Buu Long tourist area, you need to go through 2 bus stops. Depending on your location, you will take bus number 601, 05 for 15,000 VND/trip. Then take bus number 07, number 09 from Bien Hoa bus station with ticket price 5,000 VND/trip. To get to the tourist area. Coming to Buu Long tourist area, you can go to Co Dau restaurant to experience a luxurious space with a European bias. Or if you love the simple, rustic atmosphere in traditional style, you can go to Du Long restaurant. With the skills of professional chefs, you will definitely enjoy the delicious specialties of Dong Nai. Furthermore, you can check-in and relax in the romantic space of coffee shops right in the tourist area. The tourist area is located at Quarter 4, on Huynh Van Nghe Street, in Buu Long Ward, City. Bien Hoa Dong Nai. Because it is not far from Ho Chi Minh City and operating hours are from 7:00 - 17:00, you can come have fun and return the same day. The weather here has two seasons: rainy and dry, and the most ideal time for you to visit Buu Long tourist area is on sunny days (from December to April of the following year). However, you can rest assured and come here any day because the space here will not deteriorate due to the weather.
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From December to April of the following year
Tre Viet tourist village is also known by another name as The Bamboo eco-tourism village, one of the tourist areas near Saigon, only about 15km from the city center. This location has unique architecture, using bamboo trees to express the bold Vietnamese national spirit. The panorama in the Bamboo Viet Village tourist area is designed like a miniature model of the Southern river region. There are full services of entertainment, food, music and relaxation. All promise to bring an irresistible peaceful space to visitors from the first time they arrive. The ideal time to visit Tre Viet tourist village is the dry season from December to March or April of the following year (about 5 - 6 months), because at this time we can participate in experiencing full games. most complete. From the center of Saigon to move to Tre Viet tourist village, you need to run in the direction of District 2 via Cat Lai ferry, continue driving about 400m, then turn onto Phan Van Dang street for about 300m to arrive. Total driving time is only about 30 minutes, very reasonable for picnics or weekend trips. The first thing that people are most impressed with when entering Tre Viet tourist village is probably the super large swimming pool and many interesting games for children there. The clear blue water in the spacious space and separate play area for children are plus points so parents can feel somewhat secure when sending their children here. If you know about basket boat rowing in Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An, you definitely have to try it at Tre Viet tourist village. Basket boats have been a means of transportation for people on the sea and rivers since ancient times. The first time you experience rowing a basket boat, many of you will not be familiar with it, but we can rest assured that Tre Viet tourist village is fully equipped with life jackets and has staff on duty to ensure the safety of players. Regarding dining, the buffet counter design at Tre Viet tourist village is inspired by traditional Vietnamese culture. Furthermore, 60 traditional delicacies are also prepared and beautifully decorated, including: grilled chicken, roasted pork with rice paper, grilled shrimp, boiled meat wrapped in rice paper... Delicious dishes from salty to sweet make us overwhelmed and impressed. Like standing in front of a busy countryside market.
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From January to December
Scorpio Vang tourist area is located on an area of more than 8 hectares, featuring a fresh and green natural space. It offers many fun water games, challenging land games, and organizes many team building activities to bond everyone. Visitors can participate in camping, build campfires, enjoy unique local cuisine, and attend conferences or outdoor events with family and companies. With more than 20 years of construction and development, Bo Cap Vang has become a favorite destination for many tourists when visiting Nhon Trach, Dong Nai. Bo Vang thanks to its convenient location, only 30km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, this tourist area is always the top choice for those who want to find a place to relax, play and camp near Saigon. to relax your mind after stressful days of studying and working. Youth is the most beautiful time, don't let it pass by regrettably. Spend a few days with your family and friends to experience new things at Scorpio Vang. When you look back at the happy memories with your loved ones, you will realize that all the efforts and this journey were worth it. Scorpio Vang with 8 hectares of perennial green trees and the surrounding Ong Keo river, creates The green and peaceful space is rare to find anywhere else. Coming here, you will: Breathe fresh air, immerse yourself in nature. Listen to the sound of the wind whispering in your ears, gently dispelling your worries. Enjoy the relaxation and peace that everyone is looking for. Scorpion Vang is an ideal destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and find peace of mind. Scorpion Vang tourist area is one of the top destinations for eco-tourism near Saigon, with many Young people, groups of friends, families and companies choose for their vacations and entertainment. Temporarily put aside stressful days of studying at school or busy work at the office, come to Scorpio Vang to experience the airy natural space. Participating in fun games and enjoying country cuisine will bring you relaxing and enjoyable moments. Scorpio Vang tourist area offers diverse experiences with interesting land games: from trampoline jumping, archery, dart throwing to soccer, bull riding and driving the Squad off-road vehicle through the forest. Intellectual game areas such as checkers, Chinese chess, checkers, bowls and stilts help relax and train dexterity, while teambuilding games help strengthen team spirit. Scorpion Vang also provides equipment for tug-of-war games, water returning to the source, sack jumping and piggy bank blindfolded games (20,000 VND/pig). Scorpion Vang tourist area is attractive with many water games. such as continuous floats, sausage floats, paddle boats, electric boats, slides and speedboats. Visitors can experience free games such as the monkey bridge, handball, rowing boat racing and fishing. Camping and campfires at Bo Cap Vang provide an exciting experience for those who love nature. You will immerse yourself in the cool green space, enjoy the sounds of flowing water and singing birds, creating a relaxing atmosphere. This activity helps practice life skills and teamwork when sharing work. A night camping at Scorpion Vang will definitely leave beautiful memories of friendship and nature. Scorpion Vang is considered an ideal location to organize outdoor events, customer conferences, birthdays, etc. exhibitions, weddings, year-end parties with an airy space full of natural vitality. Scorpio Vang's extremely professional and experienced staff is always ready to assist customers in creating perfect conditions to meet all their needs.
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From December to April
Are you looking for a vacation place close to nature, where you can relax, explore and experience many interesting activities? Come to Vuon Xoai eco-tourism area, a famous destination of Dong Nai only less than 40km from Ho Chi Minh City. Vuon Xoai eco-tourism area is built on an area of about 50 hectares, formerly a livestock farm and fruit tree plantation. Today, Mango Garden has become a rich and diverse ecological area. Coming here to explore, you will be completely immersed in the fresh natural space here and enjoy experiencing many interesting fun activities. If you intend to "escape" the city's dust and smoke and find a place For a peaceful space to relax after a tiring working day, you should not miss the Vuon Xoai tourist area. The fresh air, closeness to nature and many interesting outdoor activities will bring you the most comfortable moments. Mango Garden Zoo is an ideal destination for those who love nature and wildlife. With an area of 20 hectares dedicated to wildlife conservation, the zoo is home to more than 3,000 individuals of 90 rare animal species from home and abroad such as Bengal tigers, white lions, red pandas, giraffes, elephant seals... You also have the opportunity to watch animal performances and take pictures with many cute animals. Do you want to experience the feeling of adventure and excitement when riding a horse or an ostrich on winding roads amidst lush green nature? One of the most attractive activities at Vuon Xoai is horseback riding and ostrich riding. You will be taught how to control and care for these animals by professional trainers. In addition, you can also take photos and interact with beautiful, friendly and intelligent horses and ostriches. Therefore, don't miss this experience when you come to Vuon Xoai tourist area! Have you ever tried grass skiing? This is an attractive and interesting game, bringing thrill when you sit on a plastic trough and slide on green grass hills. You will feel the grass gently touching your skin, the thrill and excitement of the speed of the slide. It's a great way to relax and relieve stress after tiring days at work. Boating is a great way for you to see the green landscape of the resort as well as feel the peace and freshness of nature. You can freely choose the type of boat that suits your interests and abilities, from kayaks to basket boats depending on the number of people traveling with you. When rowing, you will experience winding streams around rows of green trees, hear birds chirping in the vast nature. At Vuon Xoai eco-tourism area, you will be fully equipped with the necessary equipment for paintball games such as armor, helmets, guns and bullets. You will also be instructed on how to use and be safe when playing. You will then be divided into two teams and enter a dense forest, where many obstacles and dangers lurk. Your goal is to coordinate with your team members to destroy all opponents or capture their flag. The game will end when one of the above two conditions is fulfilled. Experiencing paintball shooting at Vuon Xoai tourist area will bring you fun and unforgettable moments. From then on, the camaraderie also became closer and more connected. Your boring weekend will be completely blown away when you spend time visiting and exploring the Mango Garden eco-tourism area. This destination is an extremely ideal place for you and your relatives and friends to have fun and cherish every moment together. What are you waiting for? Quickly invite your friends and hit the road together. Countless interesting experiences are waiting for you to explore ahead.
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From December to April
Tan Hiep Prison, also known as "Tan Hiep Correctional Center", is located in Quarter 6, Tan Tien Ward, Bien Hoa City. Tan Hiep Prison Relic was ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Sports on January 15, 1994. Tan Hiep Prison is one of the six largest prisons in South Vietnam and the largest prison in the Southeast region, built in an important military position, northeast of Bien Hoa town. Ahead is National Highway 1; Behind is the North - South railway line. This is an isolated location, convenient for transportation, easy for protecting, guarding, receiving prisoners from other places and transferring prisoners to Con Dao, Phu Quoc... Tan Hiep Prison has an area of 46,520 square meters with 8 prisons, including 5 prisons for communist prisoners and patriots. The prison is surrounded by 4 layers of barbed wire with 9 bunkers, 3 watchtowers with a team of guards and a modern alarm system. It's called "Correctional Center" but inside is actually a gun warehouse, an interrogation and torture room with the most modern tools. Each prison only has an area of nearly 200 square meters but holds 300-400 people, sometimes up to a thousand people. In particular, there are "repentance" rooms and "tiger cages" that are very small and narrow and living conditions are extremely harsh, prisoners live like in a crematorium. The diet was extremely unhygienic. The prison guards bought rotten rice and rotten fish to fertilize the fields, and fried them in oil to feed the prisoners, leading to many people being poisoned. With the determination to escape the imperial prison, return to the Party and the people to continue fighting and liberating the nation, on December 2, 1956, with the agreement of the Eastern Inter-Provincial Party Committee, the soldiers Communists were "detained" in Tan Hiep prison under the direct direction of comrade Nguyen Trong Tam (Bat Tam) - in charge of the prison Party Committee and a number of other comrades who suddenly broke the shackles. was able to free nearly 500 comrades and patriots. This event caused a stir in the Pentagon. America - Diem hastily mobilized both main forces and security forces, civil guards defending the three provinces of Bien Hoa, Ba Ria, Thu Dau Mot and two special forces to encircle and capture the prisoners, but all were defeated. failure. Our comrades and compatriots who escaped from Tan Hiep prison received help and protection from local facilities and returned safely to base. Among the escaped prisoners were comrades: Bay Tam, Hai Thong, Ly Van Sam... who became the core nucleus of the Dong Khoi movement later. In 2001, to partly recreate the crimes of the US - Diem against our comrades and compatriots imprisoned at Tan Hiep prison and describe the entire Tan Hiep uprising on December 2, 1956. , Dong Nai Museum has collected images, documents, and artifacts displayed at the relic and made a model to serve the research and sightseeing needs of all classes of people. Every day, the monument is open to visitors. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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La Nga Victory Relic (at km 104-112 on Highway 20 to Da Lat, in Phu Ngoc commune, Dinh Quan district) was ranked a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture on December 12, 1986. To cheer for the Viet Bac victory in the fall-winter of 1947 and also to deal a fatal blow to the enemy, the command board of squad 10 decided to organize a big battle, to show the enemy that the Vietnamese people were , Vietnamese people do not easily submit to any enemy; With a spirit of courage and ingenuity after nearly half a year of preparation, studying the terrain, and choosing a location: at 15:12 on March 1, 1948, the La Nga ambush battle began and ended at 15:12 on March 1, 1948. 15:57 on the same day, in just 45 minutes. The victory of La Nga delighted the people of Dinh Quan in particular and the people of Dong Nai in general. This is a victory that demonstrates the cunning and courage of our army and people, causing the enemy to be stunned and defeated. From this victory, our force grew stronger and stronger, contributing to defeating the enemy's plan to attack quickly and win quickly, forcing them into a passive position. The scenic complex of Chong Rock, Mai Waterfall, La Nga River and La Nga Victory Monument is an interesting tourist complex of Dinh Quan. The amazing beauty of Hon Ba Chong, Da Voi Mountain, Hon Dia, along with the natural pagoda at the foot of the rocky mountain are typical clusters that create a harmonious beauty for the Da Chong scenic area. Dinh Quan Da Chong Complex is also a place that retains traces of prehistoric life. Here, under the stone roofs, along the streams and on the slopes along the valley, many production and daily life tools of the ancients made of stone, bronze and terracotta were discovered. During the 30-year resistance war. Dinh Quan is an important part of War Zone D. Da Chong witnessed the formation, development, stationing, and combat deployment of revolutionary forces. Today, a part of the land of Da Chong Dinh Quan scenic area has been used and built into the Dinh Quan District Cultural and Sports Center. In the near future, Da Chong Dinh Quan scenic area will be invested in and renovated, contributing to making the natural landscape more beautiful and becoming an attractive eco-tourism destination. Source: Dinh Quan District People's Committee
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Nguyen Huu Canh temple, also known as Binh Kinh communal house, is located on the left bank of Dong Nai river, formerly belonging to Binh Kinh hamlet, Binh Hoanh village, Tran Bien canton, now Nhi Hoa hamlet, Hiep Hoa commune, Bien Hoa city. It was ranked as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism on March 25, 1991. Nguyen Huu Canh Temple was built around the end of the 18th century. Initially, the temple was small in scale, with walls made of boards and a yin-yang tile roof, about 400m south of the current temple. Documents say: the temple was first rebuilt in the fourth year of Tu Duc (1851); By 1923, the temple was rebuilt at its current location. Nguyen Huu Canh was born in 1650 in Gia Mieu, Tong Son district, Thanh Hoa province in a family with many famous generals in the dynasty. He was a man of both literature and martial arts, accomplished many great victories and was trusted, loved and respected by Lord Nguyen. In the spring of the year Mau Dan (1698), he obeyed Lord Nguyen's order to invade Dang Trong while it was still very desolate. Arriving in Dong Nai, he set up his headquarters at Cu Lao Pho (now Hiep Hoa commune); took Dong Nai land as Phuoc Long district, built Tran Bien palace, took Saigon land as Tan Binh district, built Phien Tran palace, the land expanded thousands of miles. He recruited immigrants to settle down, organized the administrative apparatus gradually and systematically, encouraged land reclamation, and promoted Cu Lao Pho to develop into one of the busiest and most dynamic port towns throughout the century. 18 and officially annexed the new land of the South into the Dai Viet map. After returning from the invasion of the South, the following year he again served Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu's command to lead an army to suppress King Chan Lap and maintain the southern border region. In April of the year Canh Thin (1700), after completing his mission, on the way back to Rach Gam (Tien Giang), he fell ill and passed away on the 16th day of the 5th lunar month, at the age of 51 years old. On the way to his hometown for burial, his coffin was stopped at the land where he once had his headquarters on Cu Lao Pho so that local people could have the opportunity to say goodbye to him one last time. At the mandarin's communal house, local people built a tomb to remember this event. When hearing the news of Nguyen Huu Canh's death, Lord Nguyen was extremely sorry and conferred on him the title of High-ranking official of the Town Chancellor with the title: Thanh Marquis Ceremony and had his tablet enshrined at the Thai temple. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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The Long Khanh Provincial Administrative Building relic located on Cach Mang Thang Tam street, Xuan An ward, Long Khanh town, was ranked a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture on November 16, 1988. Long Khanh Administration Building has a total area of 9,000 square meters, built in 1965 in French-style architecture, including a ground floor and an upper floor. This was the highest working headquarters of the American puppet in Long Khanh province at that time. In March 1975, the US - puppet government built the strategic defense line of Phan Rang - Xuan Loc - Tay Ninh to prevent the advance of our troops along the North-East gateway to Saigon. Long Khanh Administrative Building was chosen as the control center for all military activities of this defense line. Thoroughly grasping the ideology of the Party Central Politburo, the Regional Command decided to launch the Xuan Loc campaign to liberate Long Khanh town, destroy the enemy's strategic defense line, and advance to liberate Saigon. On April 9, 1975, 5 hours after the campaign started, a major battle took place at the Long Khanh Administrative Building. Comrades Pham Le Canh, Nguyen Van Trong, battalion 5; Nguyen Thanh Son, Nguyen Minh Duc, the 7th battalion of Regiment 266 of the 341st Division's assault spearhead led by comrade Tran Van Tran, attacking from the north of the town, planted the flag "Determined to win, determined to win" on the top of the flagpole. on the 1st floor of the Administration Building. This is a historic turning point victory for the Vietnamese revolution and the pride of the people of Long Khanh in the resistance war against America to save the country. After the liberation of the South on April 30, 1975, Long Khanh province was reorganized into Xuan Loc district. The Administration Building was repaired and became the headquarters of the People's Committee of Xuan Loc district. In 1991, Long Khanh district was separated from Xuan Loc district, the Administrative Building became the headquarters of the People's Committee of Long Khanh district. In 2004, the Administration Building was assigned to the Department of Culture, Sports and Information of Long Khanh town to manage and use: The ground floor is a library to store documents to serve readers, the upper floor is a traditional gallery with 176 documents and artifacts. Every year it attracts about 500 visitors, researchers and students. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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Trinh Hoai Duc Tomb is located in Quarter 3, Trung Dung Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province. Ranked as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism on December 27, 1990. Under the Nguyen Dynasty, Trinh Hoai Duc's tomb was located in Binh Truc village, Tran Bien palace. During the French colonial period, it was changed to Binh Truoc, in Chau Thanh district, Bien Hoa province. In 1938, Trinh Hoai Duc's mausoleum was classified as a relic by the Far East School. Local people often call it "Mr. Mausoleum" and there are many ancient tombs built of compound laterite. Many people believe that this was previously the tomb of the Trinh Hoai Duc family. The tombs are all built in the shape of an elephant, with a rectangular block plan; The stone steles engraved with Chinese characters face southwest, the walls are covered with green moss. In the entire Trinh family tomb area, Trinh Hoai Duc's tomb stands out because of its architectural scale, perhaps this was the intention of the tomb builders in accordance with the ancient principles of family lineage. Before 1975, every year during the Qingming Festival, Trinh Hoai Duc's descendants from other localities came to pay their respects with solemn ceremonies. Later, there was a ceremony because some descendants of the Trinh family had grown old or wandered, so the visiting ceremonies were no longer maintained as before. In 1998, on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the formation and development of Bien Hoa - Dong Nai, Trinh Hoai Duc's tomb was restored and embellished. The original tomb architecture was preserved, surrounded by a solid citadel. Behind the tomb is a raised wall, forming a wavy oval shape. On the wall is an inscription in Chinese characters that resembles a poem praising Trinh Hoai Duc's virtue, but it has faded over time and is no longer readable. Both sides are decorated with two insulated dragon heads. Currently, this wall is decorated with a hidden dragon pattern. In front of the tomb entrance is a large screen, engraved with Trinh Hoai Duc's biography and career. On the square pillars connecting the walls of the citadel in front of the tomb, Chinese couplets are carved, the content is mainly about history and Trinh Hoai Duc's erudition in research. Inside the citadel is the main element of architecture, consisting of two parts: Graves: one of Trinh Hoai Duc and one of the main wife, surnamed Le. The structure of the tomb is the same, shaped like an elephant, surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped edge, in front of each grave is a stone stele, engraved with Chinese characters; The surrounding area is decorated with lines of text, yin and yang symbols, and the bottom is embossed in the form of a kneeling leg. The contents of the steles at Trinh Hoai Duc's two graves briefly state the titles, positions, ranks, and titles that Trinh Hoai Duc was bestowed with, along with his wife; Stele: also clearly states the time is November of the year At Dau, children Trinh Thien Le Nhien, Trinh Thien Nhien Bao, and Trinh Thien Bao jointly established the stele. Trinh Hoai Duc, a great talent, a great personality, has contributed to laying the foundation for a circle of pride in Dong Nai - Dong Nai Culture, which is the pride of Dong Nai people. Source: Dong Nai province electronic information portal
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Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb (also known as Hang Gon 7 Site, Indochina Tomb, Ong Da Tomb), located in Hang Gon commune, Long Khanh town, Dong Nai province, includes: Tomb area (discovered in 1927) and crafted (discovered in 1995). In 2011, the monument was renovated and embellished with a total area of 37,120 square meters, with the following items: Tomb area, processing area, Ong Da temple, Tho Than temple, auxiliary works (gates, fences). , internal road yard, duty - ticket sales house, shelter house, reception - display house, administration house). 1. Catacombs: The current Hang Gon Megalithic tomb relic, compared to its discovery in 1927, still retains the structure and current state of the tomb. However, the tomb-like relic is buried deep underground, about 3 meters above the current ground level. 2. Processing area: The manufacturing area is located southwest of the main gate and southeast of the Catacombs. Excavation in 1996 revealed a number of marble panels and two sandstone pillars with diagonal ends, along with many marble and pebble scraps. 3. Ong Da Temple: Dinh-shaped floor plan, including Main Hall and Kitchen. The main hall, with an area of 51.84m2, is built in a four-pillar style (square house, 4 columns), facing east. The column system is made of reinforced concrete and painted with imitation wood. The three walls are built tightly, the facade is open with a layout of three doors made of red oak wood, the lower part is plain, the upper part is carved with apricot flowers. 4. Earth God Temple: located about 3m northwest of Ong Da Temple, area 4m2, built of bricks, painted yellow, red tiled roof, inside there is an Earth God altar. 5. Other auxiliary works: Main gate: Side gate. Fence system. House on Duty - Selling tickets. Covered house. The catacomb wall system includes: Exhibition House and Operating House. Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb Monument is an ancient stone architecture with a unique scale, size, construction material and style in Vietnam. Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb has contributed to diversifying types of dolmen (large stone tombs) worldwide. During excavations at the relic, scientists have obtained many valuable artifacts of diverse types. Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb Monument is an architectural work related to the beliefs of ancient Dong Nai residents, complementing the awareness of worldview and human life in the process of struggle, survival and creation. culture of humanity. Religious activities at the Hang Gon Megalithic tomb relic are the custom of worshiping "Mr. Stone", with the hope that "Mr. Stone" helps people live in a peaceful, "prosperous" and "peaceful country and people" environment. .. Every year, on the 13th day of the 9th lunar month, the "Mr. Stone" worship ceremony is held, including the main rituals: procession of Mr. Stone from the crypt to Ong Stone temple, holding worship ceremony at the temple and worshiping Mr. Stone about the Catacombs and many cultural activities such as: Five-fruit tray contest, lion dance performance, dragon dance... With typical value, the historical and archaeological relic of Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb was ranked by the Prime Minister as a special national monument on December 23, 2015. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
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