5 extremely chill camping spots near Saigon for holidays-Travel

Going to the forest or to the mountains, temporarily “disconnecting” from electronic devices, with social networks … will sometimes be an effective way to regain life balance. Right near Ho Chi Minh City, there are many pristine areas separate from life, suitable for the upcoming holiday.

Bu Gia Map Forest

Location: Bu Gia Map National Park – Binh Phuoc

180km from Ho Chi Minh City

With an area of ​​260km2, this place still retains the wild features and many natural beauties that few people know. Sleeping by the stream at night, listening to the sound of insects chirping, above the bright moon, no phone signal to live virtual. Each season in Bu Gia Map is a different landscape and interesting things. The most beautiful time of the year to visit is from October to May next year, coinciding with the season of forest trees changing leaves, beautiful weather, and clear waterfalls.

You will experience many interesting activities in Bu Gia Map National Park such as: trekking under the pristine jungle canopy, bathing in Dak Ka stream, Luu Ly waterfall, Dak Bo waterfall, Troi well; Night camping in the forest, night fishing. Besides, you can also enjoy many strange dishes: bamboo tuber soup, grilled chicken, grilled stream fish rolled with wild vegetables…

During your exploration, you will also be able to go on a border patrol route that goes around the Dak Hut River – the natural border between Vietnam and Cambodia. The route takes you around Dak Nong province – road 14C with the landscape on both sides of the road is pine hills like Da Lat, many vast grasslands running straight to the horizon.

Nam Cat Tien Forest

Location: Nam Cat Tien National Park – Dong Nai

150km . from HCMC

With a variety of accommodation services from wild to high-class, when you come to Nam Cat Tien, you will enjoy the fresh air away from the city’s smog in a completely isolated area separated by the Dong River. Deer.

Choose for yourself one of the means: bicycle, walk or register for a sightseeing vehicle of the national park, guests are free to visit many destinations such as: 300-year-old tung tree, Troi waterfall, Dung waterfall, Bau waterfall. Sau, the village of the S’tieng people…

One of the most interesting points in Nam Cat Tien is cycling through the forest to explore waterfalls and streams according to the diagram, explore the diverse flora and fauna of the national park, visit the S’tieng ethnic village, Ma people in Ta Lai.

Not to be missed Bau Sau – the vast fresh lake area, there are still 300 wild freshwater crocodiles still living. Here, there is a boating service to watch the lake, foggy early morning, dreamy sunset are the most beautiful moments that you should experience.

Ma Da Forest – Tri An Lake

Location: Vinh Cuu district – Dong Nai

50km from Ho Chi Minh City

Ma Da, Vinh Cuu, Tri An, war zone D… you must have heard of these places somewhere. The 1 day 1 night schedule by bicycle or motorbike to explore this road is very suitable to temporarily stay away from the noisy and dusty Saigon.

Ma Da Forest, War Zone D, was one of the most important revolutionary bases of the Southeast in the resistance wars against the French and the Americans to save the country. More than 45 years ago, this place was a “sacred forest of poisonous water” with only walking trails, no car roads, very difficult to get around.

Today, the wide, flat dirt road passes through the forest under the cool old trees, leaving almost no traces of the bombs and bullets of the war in the past. Ma Da forest is suitable for activities such as cycling through the forest, jogging.

Moving along the shores of Tri An Lake, you can easily find yourself a beautiful spot to camp to watch the sunset. On weekends, a few dozen meters from the lakeside, there is a camping group with many exciting activities: barbecue, rowing soup, campfire, singing…

Chua Chan Mountain

Location: Xuan Loc district – Dong Nai

120km from HCMC

To increase the difficulty, many young people choose to combine 2 forms of climbing and camping. Chua Chan Mountain is loved because of its short distance from the city, beautiful camping location, and not many challenging sections on the way up.

After a long journey full of sweat and shallow breaths, it is so relaxing to lie down on the rocks on the top of the mountain and watch the clouds and sky.

Spending the night in a tent on Chua Chan mountain is a definite experience you must try once in your life. The weather will be chilly when night falls, suitable for a barbecue party or sitting quietly looking at the brightly lit town.

In the morning, if you are lucky, you will be able to watch the sun and sea of ​​clouds on the top of the mountain with a pleasant airy atmosphere. The scenery of Chua Chan mountain also attracts visitors every season when the flowers and grass bloom all over the top of the mountain or the days when the weather is clear and cloudless.

Mrs. Black Mountain

Location: Duong Minh Chau district – Tay Ninh

100km from Ho Chi Minh City

Ba Den mountain 986m high is the roof of the South, where many “photographers” try to conquer every weekend. According to unofficial statistics, there are 7 ways to climb Ba Den peak, each road is arduous and has many indelible imprints.

Ba Den climbing path goes through many terrains from flat, climbing stairs, jumping rocks, swinging rope, through bamboo forest, grass. Depending on the season, the landscape also changes with many kinds of flowers and grass along the way that surprise you. In the rainy season, the slippery road is an interesting challenge, especially for first-time climbers. However, this mountain peak is also chosen by many people as a training place to conquer the more difficult peaks, practice legs to prepare for jogging…

From the top of Ba Den mountain looking down is the immense Dau Tieng lake. On lucky days, if you camp overnight on the mountain, in the morning you have a chance to meet a sea of ​​clouds covering the top. In 2021, the cable car to the top of Ba Den mountain will be put into operation, without having to climb, you can also touch the highest mountain in the South. However, adventure lovers still choose to climb by themselves to challenge their endurance.

Depending on your preferences and health, you can absolutely choose a suitable place to camp, enjoy the unspoiled nature on the upcoming weekends or long holidays.