Dong Nai Tourism: History - spirituality - entertainment in one journey

Dong Nai province, with its rich natural advantages and diverse cultural heritage, promises to be an ideal destination for a more complete holiday. Dong Nai Newspaper, Radio and Television (DNNRTV) suggests some prominent locations in Dong Nai province, contributing to bringing memorable experiences to tourists during this holiday.

Returning to the source on the sacred land

Located in Loc Thanh commune (Dong Nai province), Ta Thiet Base was built in 1973 on an area of over 3,200 hectares, including the following works: trenches, shelters, underground halls, houses and workplaces of senior leaders of the Party and the Army. Ta Thiet is a regular destination in "return to the source" journeys, especially for the generation of students.

Student Ha Phuoc Chuong, Tan Phu Secondary School student, Binh Phuoc Ward, Dong Nai Province expressed: “This is the first time I have come to this place. Through this trip, I was able to see and learn directly about Ta Thiet Base - a famous place that I learned about through Local Education and History subjects. From there, I learned about the place where our ancestors fought in the past, which helped me supplement my knowledge and love History even more.”

Ta Thiet base (Loc Thanh commune). Photo: Tu Huy

Besides, Chien Khu D (Tri An commune) is an ideal "return to the source" place. It is located entirely in the middle of nature and is a national relic system with a diverse forest system, many precious woods and herbs. Coming here, visitors can experience a tour combining ecology and history, very suitable for both learning and exploring .

Here, there are important bases in the wars against France and the US. In particular, there are 3 national historical relics and 2 provincial historical relics and have become "red addresses" attracting tourists.

Mr. Bui Van Toan, Deputy Director of the Center for Ecology, Culture, History of War Zone D, Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve informed: " The Center is exploiting many products such as forest check-in, learning about biodiversity. Especially the guided tours both visit to learn about biodiversity and visit to experience learning about history, traditional education at the 2 Bases of the Southeast Regional Party Committee and the Central Office for the South" .

Tourists rowing boats along Tri An Lake in Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve. Photo: Quang Phat

Tourists row a boat along Tri An Lake in Dong Nai Nature and Culture Conservation Area. Photo: Quang Phat

Located in a remote commune of Dong Nai province, Cat Tien National Park (Nam Cat Tien commune) is ranked as a special National Monument and a World Biosphere Reserve. These two titles are associated with the historical and cultural values and the diverse and rare ecosystem of the park, making it an important "red address" for biodiversity conservation and historical preservation in Vietnam.

Cat Tien National Park has been recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a Green List, on par with the world's top 72 conservation areas. Possessing a unique primeval tropical forest ecosystem, with more than 18,000 plant species and hundreds of rare animal species, many of which are listed in the Vietnam Red Book such as gaur, black-shanked douc langur, peacock, Siamese crocodile..., coming to Cat Tien National Park, visitors can trek in primeval forests, watch wild animals and enjoy the fresh natural air.

Tourists cycling through Nam Cat Tien forest. Photo: Contributor

Spiritual, tranquil space

Located in Long Phuoc commune, Quoc An Khai Tuong pagoda covers an area of over 20 hectares. The pagoda stands out with a jade Buddha statue weighing 32 tons and measuring 3.62 meters high - the largest in the world. Early morning at the pagoda is the ideal time to experience the serenity.

Quoc An Khai Tuong Pagoda is completing and improving some items to become one of the most beautiful and largest pagodas in Dong Nai province as well as the Southeast region. Next to the main hall of Quoc An Khai Tuong Pagoda is the Sangha House, arranged in the ancient style with a red tiled roof and dragon tail motifs, exuding the inherent majesty and grandeur of the pagoda.

Quoc An Khai Tuong Pagoda (Long Phuoc Commune). Photo: Tu Huy

Along with Quoc An Khai Tuong, Phat Quoc Van Thanh Pagoda (Binh Long Ward) is a unique and impressive spiritual destination. The pagoda currently has a 73m high Shakyamuni Buddha statue - the tallest in Southeast Asia, a 30m Maitreya statue, along with Pho Da mountain cluster and Thien Thu Thien Nhan temple.

With a total area of over 117,000m², the pagoda consists of 24 large items, each area is enshrined with a statue representing a spiritual field. After more than 10 years of continuous construction, although still in the process of completion, Phat Quoc Van Thanh Pagoda has attracted a large number of people and tourists to come to worship and sightsee.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Xia in Chon Thanh ward, Dong Nai province shared: “The scenery here is very beautiful, especially the large open space in front of the pagoda facing the So Nhi dam, which makes me feel cool, peaceful and tranquil. In particular, besides the large statues, what impressed me most were the clusters of buildings, each cluster has its own mark, there are many places for tourists to worship and visit.”

Phat Quoc Van Thanh Pagoda (Binh Long ward). Photo: Tu Huy

Enjoy endless fun and experiences at tourist areas

In Tran Bien ward, Buu Long tourist area is an attractive destination with a large, airy space. This place is built into an eco-tourism system including rivers, lakes, mountains, caves, and pagodas.

Especially Long An Lake - Long Van Lake cluster, this place is likened to "miniature Ha Long Bay", with check-in points such as Love Bridge, Bronze Drum House Model, waterfalls, fountains on Long An Lake, visitors can experience swan cruise service on the lake, join a canoe tour on the lake to immerse themselves in the charming landscape space.

Mr. Nguyen Danh Thinh, Acting Director of Buu Long Tourist Area, Dong Nai Province said: "On this September 2nd holiday, we have prepared a lot of flowers and some new miniature landscapes to welcome visitors to Buu Long. In the stage area, there are many programs inviting famous artists to perform. In addition, in the rural market area, we have prepared more than 25 stalls with many special dishes such as folk cakes and specialties to serve visitors for free."

Buu Long tourist area (Tran Bien ward). Photo: Phuoc Tho

In addition to the famous Buu Long Tourist Area, Son Tien Tourist Area is a large-scale entertainment complex in the area with a large space with full facilities serving the needs of entertainment, recreation and relaxation. The game system is designed in a modern, advanced manner according to international standards.

Son Tien tourist area currently has 5 unique records established including: Largest water park in Vietnam, Largest artificial sea in Vietnam, Highest artificial wave in Vietnam, Longest magical river in Vietnam and Largest outdoor LED screen in Vietnam.

Son Tien tourist area. Photo: DVCC

In Dong Xoai ward, Dong Nai province, Don Binh Minh Farm is an attractive camping site with an area of over 6 hectares. The farm is designed in harmony with nature, attracting a large number of tourists at dawn, dusk and night.

Visitors can visit the lush green pine garden with more than 200 trees from 20 to 70 years old; relax by cycling around the campus; experience adventure games such as swings and ziplines; freely lie on lazy chairs in the middle of the 5,000m² wide lawn on the high hill, with a capacity of up to 1,000 people, an ideal place to admire the sparkling beauty of Dong Xoai at night. In particular, this location is quite ideal to watch the brilliant fireworks display on the evening of September 2 at Suoi Cam Lake, Binh Phuoc Ward.

Mr. Ta Dinh Trang, owner of Don Binh Minh Farm, Dong Xoai Ward, Dong Nai Province shared: “Don Binh Minh Farm is in the process of construction and development. The spacious, airy spaces here are mainly for people to relax, organize folk games, and outdoor activities. The most visitors to the farm are on holidays, New Year's... like the upcoming September 2nd, the number of people is expected to reach 1,000-1,500 people/day”.

Farm Don Binh Minh (Dong Xoai ward). Mr. Tu Huy

Don Binh Minh Farm (Dong Xoai ward). Mr. Tu Huy

On this occasion, a new feature at the Golden Scorpion Tourist Area (Nhon Trach Commune) will be the Bliss Waterfall model, a large lake with a capacity of about 300 people; TimeOut Island Glamping - a 1-hectare camping oasis with 16 resort tents along the Ong Keo River, creating a relaxing space in the middle of nature.

Coming here, visitors can experience river games such as rowing, floating houses, boat racing; enjoy country cuisine such as crab hotpot, grilled snakehead fish, etc. Recently, Bo Cap Vang Tourist Area was voted as "The most favorite eco-tourism area in 2024". This destination will be an ideal choice for tourists' holidays.

Golden Scorpion Tourist Area. Photo: Contributor

In addition to these impressive destinations, Dong Nai still has many other attractive and ideal destinations for tourists to choose to have fun and visit on this September 2nd holiday such as: Tran Bien Temple of Literature, Panorama Glamping, Suoi Mo Park; Stieng Ethnic Cultural Conservation Area in Bom Bo... promising to satisfy tourists when having days of relaxation and exploring the scenery in Dong Nai.

Not only is it a dynamic industrial land, Dong Nai is also a “treasure” of tourism with diverse types: from historical “red addresses”, spiritual spaces, forest ecology, to modern resorts. On this September 2nd holiday, come once and feel the true beauty, full of vitality of this land.

Lyna Phan - Le Thuy

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/tin-moi/202508/du-lich-dong-nai-lich-su-tam-linh-giai-tri-trong-mot-hanh-trinh-9260642/