Explore immediately 8 must-visit picnic spots in Saigon

Only 50km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, these places are ideal for escaping the busy, tiring daily life. The distance is not too far for a 1-2 day or weekend picnic.

1. Cat Tien National Park

Located in the districts of Tan Phu, Dong Nai, Cat Tien, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc, recognized by Unesco as a world biosphere reserve. Surely young people will have an interesting picnic here.

Cat Tien National Park - camping spot in Saigon on weekends

In addition to the available tourist routes for visitors in the tourist area, with the spirit of a weekend picnic to explore and relax, you can prepare necessary items such as tents and food for a forest picnic in advance.

Picnic in Cat Tien

There are many different forest areas with their own characteristics that you can choose according to your preference: Bang Lang forest, Bau Sau forest, and observe exotic creatures such as Red-Crowned Crane, Civet Cat…

2. Tri An Lake

Tri An Lake may be an unfamiliar name to many young people. This is an artificial lake located on the Dong Nai River, Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai Province, and serves as a water reservoir for the Tri An hydroelectric power plant.

Tri An Lake

Tri An Hydroelectric Power Plant

Approximately 70km from Saigon, around Tri An Lake, there are places like Combat Zone D, Vinh Cuu, Ma Da, Hieu Liem...

Combat Zone D Tri An

Besides admiring the hydroelectric plant during water discharge, a 7km trekking journey through the forest, immersing yourself in the cool tropical mountainous nature, creates an exhilarating and relaxing mood. If you're lucky, you may encounter rare species listed in the red book or exotic plants like Alipas ginseng.

Saigon's outdoor destination Trekking Trị An Forest

Ideal for a day or two-day trip, this place offers numerous spacious land areas near the lake's edges where you can set up your tent and prepare dinner for yourself. The sunset here is incredibly stunning with the orange sky peeking through the forest. The locals are friendly, warm, and hospitable.

Sunset at Tri An

Note that you should prepare a tent, flashlight, lighter, food, long-sleeved clothes, and drinks.

3. Can Gio Island

This island is no stranger to most people. Just about 50km from Ho Chi Minh City, this famous destination is an excellent decision for a weekend getaway.

Mangrove forest tourism in Can Gio

Vam Sat tourist area and Monkey Island are places to visit and are suitable for an excursion. Hang Duong Seafood Market will also be a delightful experience for you, as it offers delicious, affordable, and fresh seafood. The locals are also very friendly and cheerful.

Monkey Island Can Gio

4. Thanh An Island

Thanh An Island belongs to Can Gio district but is completely separated from the mainland. To reach this island, you need to travel by boat.

Thanh An Island

The roaring sea waves, clear blue sky, long stretches of white sand along the island, or the sea route are the attractions that draw tourists to this island. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, blend with the sea breeze, and savor delicious fresh seafood; it's enough to dispel all the fatigue of a week's work and recharge for a new week, isn't it?

Rock Beach

5. Cao Minh Tourist Area

A cool space with vast grass fields, a lake, a wooden bridge extending over the lake, wooden seats around the lake, and ancient stone houses,... Cao Minh Tourist Area is built to transport visitors to Europe right in Vietnam.

Explore Cao Minh Tourist Area

Rowing boat in Cao Minh Tourist Area

The tourist area is located in Hamlet 2, Vinh Tan Commune, Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai, about 40km from Thu Duc District – Ho Chi Minh City. This vast space allows you to set up tents, picnic, organize outdoor BBQ parties, fish in the lake, or simply sit and read a book.

Camping at Cao Minh Tourist Area

6. Vung Tau Beach

Vung Tau is a familiar destination for both international tourists and Saigonese. It only takes about a 3-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City to step into a new, unfamiliar land, away from the city's dust and smoke.

Vung Tau Beach

Enjoying the sea, embracing the invigorating sunlight and sea breeze, your group can prepare a meal for your outdoor excursion and savor it right on the beach.

Activities on Vung Tau Beach

Remember to maintain cleanliness after meals, folks.

7. Suoi Da Tourist Area (Fairy Stream)

If you enjoy 'climbing mountains and crossing streams,' this is the perfect choice for a weekend getaway. Located in Tan Hai commune, Tan Thanh district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, it's about 85km from Saigon, following National Highway 51 to Tan Hai commune.

Suoi Tien Tourist Area – Vung Tau

To enter Suoi Da, first, you need to park your vehicle; there are plenty of parking spaces available. Walking through a short path surrounded by lush, daylight-filtered forests is refreshing and cool.

Climbing a bit on the path with large rocks, you'll reach Fairy Stream. In front of you, a cool stream flows briskly through the sturdy stone crevices. Occasionally, you may encounter fish drifting downstream.

Fairy Stream Mountain

You can prepare food, drinks, fruits, and a moderate-sized mat to spread out and enjoy lunch in this romantic setting.

8. Núi Bà Đen

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