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Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday, so the question of "Where should we go on a date?" is a headache for many couples. To spend more time together, many couples decide to take short weekend trips. If you don't want to visit familiar places like Vung Tau or Da Lat, Travellive suggests some romantic and unique destinations that promise to create unforgettable memories this Valentine's Day.
1. Tri An Lake
Tri An Lake is an artificial lake that stores water to supply the hydroelectric power plant, with a peaceful and rustic landscape. It has gradually become one of the tourist destinations near Saigon that couples often choose for a two-day weekend getaway.
The lake's surface is calm, its water crystal clear. Located on the edge of Tri An Lake, the Ma Da forest, spanning over 100,000 hectares, boasts lush, verdant trees. It's perfect for couples to enjoy activities like cycling or hiking through the forest. You and your partner can savor delicious fresh seafood caught directly from the lake, or simply spend an afternoon rowing a boat and watching the sunset over Tri An Lake.
Tri An Lake has gradually become one of the tourist destinations near Saigon that couples often choose for weekend getaways.
Typically, couples visiting this area opt for a two-day, one-night getaway. It's easily accessible from Ho Chi Minh City, with a travel time of just over an hour. Camping services at Tri An Lake are also increasingly developing, offering a variety of options and prices.
2. Long Hai
Long Hai Beach is located in Long Dien District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, and is about 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Long Hai Beach is also one of the famous beaches in Ba Ria Province, boasting a peaceful natural landscape combining mountains and sea. If you want a more private and quiet date, Long Hai is a perfect alternative to the crowded beaches of Vung Tau.
Long Hai beach is popular because the area hasn't been heavily developed, so the beach is relatively pristine and uncrowded. As a result, the seawater remains clear and very clean. The road leading to Long Hai beach is perfect for couples who love exploration and want to challenge themselves with the beautiful coastal route.
Long Hai Beach is also one of the famous beaches in Ba Ria province, with a peaceful natural landscape combining mountains and sea.
You and your loved one can stroll along the picturesque roads of this place, listening to the gentle sound of waves and harmonizing with the rustling of the mountain wind. Because of its romantic atmosphere, this place has become an ideal location for many couples to take wedding photos.
In addition, Long Hai is also adjacent to many other famous tourist destinations in Vung Tau. Following the coastline for about 10 km, visitors will reach Ho Coc beach. From there, you can travel to Binh Chau hot springs, which are about 20 km away.
3. Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet is a city in Binh Thuan province, about 210 km from Saigon. With a slightly longer travel time than Vung Tau, Phan Thiet is becoming a familiar destination for people from Ho Chi Minh City. For a romantic date, don't miss the opportunity to experience a train journey with your loved one and admire the curving coastline throughout the trip.
Dubbed the "Little Mediterranean," Phan Thiet is increasingly famous for its rolling white sand dunes, coral reefs, rocky beaches, and magnificent golden sandy beaches. Particularly at Hon Rom, the serene beauty of the landscape, with its more than 17 km long beach boasting crystal-clear blue water, calm waves, and no underwater rocks, makes it an attractive destination offering unique activities that couples simply can't miss. These include hot air balloon rides, parasailing, speedboat rides, and enjoying romantic sunrises and sunsets together.
And if you have more time, don't miss a trip to Phu Quy Island with your loved one. Phu Quy (also known as Cu Lao Thu Island) is a beautiful island located about 56 nautical miles from Phan Thiet city. Couples can visit the Flagpole, Bai Nho Beach, Cao Cat Mountain, Linh Son Pagoda, the Wind Power Plant, the Teacher's Tomb, and more. From the top of Cao Cat Mountain, visitors can see a panoramic view of Phu Quy Island, with its lush green trees, the blue ocean, and the blue sky.
4. Nam Cat Tien Forest
If you and your partner enjoy nature exploration and adventure, then Nam Cat Tien National Park in Tan Phu District, Dong Nai Province, will be a unique experience. The travel time by car or motorbike is only about 3 hours, making it perfect for office couples. You can comfortably admire and explore this "green lung" from December to May thanks to its mild and pleasant climate. During this time, the weather in Cat Tien National Park is dry and has little rain, making it ideal for cycling through the forest.
For couples who enjoy experiential activities and exploring nature, Nam Cat Tien National Park is an exciting choice.
With the pristine beauty of the old-growth forest, you and your partner will enjoy nature to the fullest. Especially during the dry season, hundreds of butterflies of all colors flutter through the forest, creating a vibrant and unique spectacle.
Besides trekking through the forest, couples can experience unique activities such as witnessing firsthand the natural habitat of over 60 rare freshwater crocodile species at Bau Sau or observing nocturnal wildlife hunting. If you plan to stay overnight at the National Park, don't miss the opportunity to experience nocturnal hunting for only 170,000 VND per person.
If you plan to stay overnight in the National Park, don't miss the opportunity to experience watching wild animals hunt at night.
5. Mang Den
Located at an altitude of over 1,200 meters above sea level, Mang Den is an ecological paradise in Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province. Situated in a temperate climate zone, it enjoys cool weather year-round, with average temperatures ranging from 16-22 degrees Celsius and a pleasant, slightly chilly atmosphere. Many couples choose to explore Mang Den because of its climate and scenery, which are reminiscent of Da Lat before its tourism development.
Many couples choose to explore Mang Den because its climate and scenery are reminiscent of Da Lat before tourism development.
If you ever have the chance to visit Mang Den, try walking along the pine-lined roads to slowly feel the gentle breeze rustling through the leaves, the whispering of the pines, and the fresh, cool, slightly chilly air. At that moment, you'll forget all your worries and the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
Buddhist architecture in Mang Den contributes to bringing a mystical atmosphere to this mysterious and tranquil land.
Untouched by human intervention, Mang Den retains its pristine mountain and forest beauty. You can experience a simple getaway in thatched-roof stilt houses nestled peacefully on the mountainside, surrounded by corn and rice fields stretching along gentle slopes, and livestock grazing peacefully on green pastures. You can also create a unique romantic experience for your significant other with special activities such as visiting strawberry farms and organic greenhouses to explore, harvest, and purchase fresh vegetables and fruits as souvenirs.
