About Buu Long Tourist Area
Buu Long Tourist Area is a recreational park in Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, about 6 km from central Bien Hoa and 30 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Centered on Long An and Long Son lakes formed from former stone quarries, it is noted for limestone rock formations, landscaped gardens and the nearby historic Buu Phong Pagoda. The site combines natural scenery with amusement facilities and is a popular day-trip destination in southern Vietnam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped park centered on two large quarry lakes, Long An and Long Son, surrounded by limestone outcrops, gardens, and tree-lined paths. The area includes a pedestrian bridge over the lake, flower gardens, a small amusement zone with rides, pedal boats on the lake, picnic lawns, and food stalls. The historic Buu Phong Pagoda sits on a hill within the complex. Paths are paved but include slopes and steps around rocky areas.
Key highlights
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Long An Lake and Long Son Lake with limestone islets
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Buu Long Bridge over the lake for sightseeing and photography
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Buu Phong Pagoda, a historic pagoda on the hill within the tourist area
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Landscaped flower gardens and ornamental rock gardens
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Pedal boating and small amusement rides for families
History of Buu Long Tourist Area
The lakes at Buu Long were formed from former stone quarrying activities. The area was developed as a tourist park from the 1970s and expanded in subsequent decades. The adjacent Buu Phong Pagoda, located on the hill within the complex, was originally built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest pagodas in Dong Nai.
Culture & Context
The site is culturally notable for its integration of natural quarry landscape with Vietnamese garden design and for housing Buu Phong Pagoda, an important Buddhist pagoda for local worship and festivals. It serves as a major recreational and cultural leisure space for residents of Bien Hoa and the southeastern region.
Route
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