21 places to discover
Ba Ra Mountain is a 736-meter peak in Phuoc Long Ward, Dong Xoai City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. It is the highest mountain in the former Binh Phuoc area and a prominent natural attraction. Notable for its cable car system, Ba Ra Pagoda near the summit, panoramic views over Thac Mo Lake and surrounding forests, and its designation as a National Historical Relic, it is visited for sightseeing, nature and pilgrimage.
Bau Lach Grassland is a large natural grassland located in Bu Lach Hamlet, Dang Ha Commune, Bu Dang District, Dong Nai Province (formerly Binh Phuoc Province), about 20 km from Bu Dang town. The site covers about 140 hectares of open grassy plains interspersed with small natural lakes and pine groves. It is notable for its flat, open landscape, seasonal color changes, and tranquil rural setting used for sightseeing, photography and camping.
Bu Gia Map National Park is a protected tropical forest area in Bu Gia Map District, Dong Nai Province (formerly Binh Phuoc), near the Cambodia border about 150 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Established as a national park in 2002 from a nature reserve founded in 1986, it covers over 25,600 hectares of evergreen and semi-evergreen forest. It is notable for rich biodiversity, rare primates and birds, waterfalls, and trekking routes through primary forest.
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.
Buu Phong Pagoda is an ancient Buddhist pagoda located on Binh Dien Hill in Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. First built in the 17th century, it is regarded as the oldest pagoda in Dong Nai and southern Vietnam. The complex features traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, historic statues, and forested hillside surroundings overlooking the Dong Nai River area, and is recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic.
Cat Tien National Park is a large lowland tropical forest national park spanning Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc provinces, with its main headquarters and visitor entrance in Nam Cat Tien, Tan Phu District, Dong Nai Province, about 150 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Established in 1992 and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2001, it protects one of Vietnam's largest remaining lowland rainforests, the Dong Nai River floodplain, Bau Sau wetland and diverse wildlife including gibbons, elephants and over 300 bird species.
Chua Chan Mountain (Nui Chua Chan) is an isolated granite peak in Xuan Loc District, Dong Nai Province, about 100 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Rising to 837 meters, it is the second-highest mountain in southeastern Vietnam. Notable for its distinctive bowl-shaped summit, Buddhist pagodas including Buu Quang Pagoda, cable car access, and panoramic views over Dong Nai's plains, it is a popular hiking and pilgrimage destination.
Da Ba Chong is a distinctive natural rock formation located beside National Highway 20 in Dinh Quan Town, Dinh Quan District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. The site consists of three large boulders stacked vertically in a balanced formation. Recognized as a National Scenic Monument, it is a well-known roadside landmark between Bien Hoa and Da Lat, valued for its unusual geology and scenic photography opportunities.
Dai Giac Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple located on Hiep Hoa islet in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Founded in 1665, it is regarded as the oldest pagoda in Dong Nai and one of the oldest in southern Vietnam. The pagoda is notable for its traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, ancient statues, and tranquil riverside setting along the Dong Nai River, serving as an important religious and cultural landmark.
Giang Dien Waterfall is a managed ecotourism park centered on a cascade waterfall on the Buong River in Giang Dien Commune, Trang Bom District, Dong Nai Province, about 22 km from Bien Hoa and 48 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Developed as a tourist area since the mid-2000s, it combines natural rapids and small falls with landscaped gardens, lakes, bridges and recreational facilities, making it a popular day-trip destination for sightseeing, picnicking and family recreation.
Loc Ninh Airport is a former military airfield located in Loc Ninh town, Loc Ninh District, Dong Nai Province (formerly Binh Phuoc Province) in southeastern Vietnam. Built during the war period, it served as a strategic airbase and is noted for its role in the 1972 Battle of Loc Ninh. Today the site is preserved as a national historical relic with its runway and open grounds remaining, attracting visitors interested in military history and heritage tourism.
Nguyen Huu Canh Temple is a historic memorial temple located on Cu Lao Pho in Hiep Hoa Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Dedicated to General Nguyen Huu Canh (1650-1700), who established administrative control over Dong Nai in 1698, the temple is recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic. The complex features traditional Vietnamese architecture, an incense hall, statues and steles, and serves as a center for commemoration and cultural education.
Ong Pagoda, also known as That Phu Co Mieu or Seven Prefectures Ancient Temple, is a historic Chinese temple on Hiep Hoa islet in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Built in 1684 by Chinese immigrants from seven prefectures of Guangdong, it is dedicated to Guan Yu. Recognized as a National Historical-Cultural Relic in 1990, it is notable for its well-preserved Chinese architecture, intricate wood carvings, and role as a spiritual center for the local Hoa community.
Soc Bom Bo is a national cultural and historical relic site located in Bom Bo Commune, Bu Dang District, Dong Nai Province, about 50 km from Dong Xoai. It preserves the memory of the S'tieng ethnic community who famously pounded rice with mortars to support resistance forces in the 1960s, an event celebrated in the well-known song 'Tieng chay tren Soc Bom Bo'. The site features monuments, exhibition houses and traditional S'tieng architecture.
Suoi Lam Lake is an artificial irrigation reservoir located in Thuan Phu Commune, Dong Phu District, near Dong Xoai City in Dong Nai Province, southeastern Vietnam. Constructed to serve agricultural irrigation and water regulation, the lake covers a large open water area surrounded by rubber and cashew plantations and low hills. It is notable as a tranquil rural landscape and local recreation area for sightseeing, fishing and picnics near Dong Xoai.
Ta Thiet Base is a Special National Relic located in Loc Thanh Commune, Loc Ninh District, Dong Nai Province. It served as the headquarters of the Central Office for South Vietnam and the headquarters of the Southern Liberation Army from 1973 to 1975. Set within a forested area near the Cambodia border, the site preserves wartime bunkers, trenches, and exhibition facilities documenting its role in the final period of the war.
Thac Mai Waterfall is a forest waterfall on the La Nga River in Gia Canh Commune, Dinh Quan District, Dong Nai Province, about 120 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Formed by a wide rocky cascade through tropical forest, it is known for its multi-tiered flow, large boulders and natural pools. Located near Cat Tien National Park, it is a popular day-trip and camping destination for nature sightseeing and swimming during the rainy season.
Thac Mo Lake is a large artificial reservoir on the Be River in Phuoc Long, Dong Xoai, Dong Nai Province, southeastern Vietnam. Created in 1995 by the Thac Mo Hydropower Plant dam, it covers about 109 square kilometers with numerous small islands. The lake is notable for its scenic forested shoreline, calm waters, and role in hydropower, irrigation and aquaculture, serving as a popular local destination for boating and sightseeing.
Thac Mo Waterfall is a natural waterfall and lake area located in Phuoc Long, Dong Nai Province (formerly Binh Phuoc Province), near Dong Xoai city. It is formed on the Be River and is now part of the Thac Mo Lake and Thac Mo Hydropower Reservoir. The site is notable for its forested landscape, reservoir scenery, and association with one of southern Vietnam's early hydropower projects.
Tran Bien Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Tran Bien) is a historic Confucian temple in Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. First built in 1715 under Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu, it is considered the oldest Temple of Literature in southern Vietnam. Reconstructed between 1998 and 2002, the complex honors Confucius and Vietnamese scholars, featuring traditional architecture, courtyards, steles and gardens, serving as a cultural and educational symbol of Dong Nai.
Tri An Lake is a large artificial reservoir on the Dong Nai River in Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai Province, about 30 km northeast of Bien Hoa. Created by the Tri An Hydropower Dam constructed between 1984 and 1991, it covers approximately 323 square kilometres. The lake is notable for its expansive water surface, scattered forested islands, hydroelectric function, and role in fishing, irrigation and emerging eco-tourism in southern Vietnam.