Tan Lap floating village (Long An)
The first prominent name in the list of picnic spots near Saigon on April 30 that you can refer to is Tan Lap floating village. This is one of the famous Long An tourist destinations that almost every tourist coming to this river region wants to visit.
This eco-tourism area is located in Tan Lap commune, Long An province and is only about 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City, so you can choose to go by motorbike, bus or coach, all very convenient. When you come here, you will feel like you are immersed in the peaceful natural space of the river, typical of the South.
You can visit the floating village at any time of the year because it is covered by green forests all year round. But the most ideal time to visit is during the flood season from August to October.
At that time, the flora and fauna ecosystem here is very developed, and it is also the season of blooming flowers, so the space is even more poetic. And one more thing is that when you come to the floating village, you should not miss the specialties of Long An such as fried elephant ear fish, sour soup with snakehead fish, pineapple braised ribs... simple but strangely attractive.
Chua Chan Mountain (Dong Nai)
Not as famous as Ba Den Mountain, but Chua Chan Mountain is still an attractive destination for young backpackers in the South to conquer. Chua Chan Mountain has an extremely rich flora system, in addition to a beautiful view from above.
The route to conquer the mountain is not long but also has many dangerous points, so it will take you quite a bit of time and effort to climb to the top. However, when you get there, you will feel that the effort was not wasted.
Let's camp overnight here, then light a campfire, have a small barbecue, chat and sing together all night. In the morning, hunt clouds together, admire the beautiful, moving, hazy scenery.
However, there are a few things to note that you should go with experienced people so that if you encounter any problems while climbing, they can support and handle them better. Besides, do not forget to prepare the necessary items for climbing such as shoes, drinking water, raincoats, warm clothes... and especially good health to make the trip most complete.
Dau Tieng Lake (Binh Duong)
When it comes to Binh Duong tourism, people often think of Dau Tieng Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. In particular, it is only 80 km from Saigon, so it will definitely be a foreign destination near Saigon on April 30 that you cannot miss.
This place has both a clear blue lake and mountains and lush green grass surrounding it. All create a beautiful scene like a poetic ink painting, very suitable for you to camp with friends.
Not only that, when you come here, you can also participate in other interesting activities such as mountain climbing, crossing the forest, etc. without any cost. If you want to experience more, you can pay to take a canoe to the island, rent a small boat to cruise on the lake, and watch the sunset while fishing.
The best time for you to camp at Dau Tieng Lake is from December to April, when there is little rain and the air is cool. However, when you go, prepare more food such as bread, fruit, sausages, grilled meat, etc. to organize small BBQ parties or use as breakfast.
Nam Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai)
If you are a nature lover and like to learn about animals and plants, you definitely cannot miss Nam Cat Tien National Park in Dong Nai province. This national park has also been recognized as one of the world's biosphere reserves by UNESCO.
It can be said that Nam Cat Tien is the "home" of many rare ancient tree species that you will not find anywhere else, along with an extremely diverse and rich flora and fauna system.
In particular, the end of March to mid-April is the season for hunting wild butterflies, when the scenery of Nam Cat Tien National Park becomes even more beautiful and poetic.
In addition to sightseeing and learning about the natural world, when coming to Nam Cat Tien National Park, you also have the opportunity to experience many other activities such as cycling through the beautiful forest road, visiting Tien Island and visiting the bear rescue station, exploring Bau Sau or going to Ta Lai tourist area to learn about the culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
Don't forget to take the time to enjoy a meal full of mountain flavors with wild and extremely delicious dishes such as bamboo rice, stir-fried wild vegetables, grilled chicken, water hyacinth soup, grilled snakehead fish, fish hotpot... In the middle of a cool green space, there is nothing better than sitting and enjoying fresh, quality dishes.
Can Gio (HCMC)
Only about 50 km from Saigon, Can Gio is naturally an ideal picnic spot near Saigon on April 30 for you. This place not only has long beaches, vast mangrove forests but also has countless fresh seafood dishes at extremely affordable prices.
To get to Can Gio, you can go by bus or motorbike. But usually, many young people choose motorbike to travel because it is more convenient and flexible. However, the road is a bit deserted, there are few places to stop, so remember to check your gas before going.
Can Gio has many places for you to explore such as Vam Sat tourist area, one of the largest biosphere reserves in the country, Thanh An island, wild, peaceful and extremely lovely, Monkey island with thousands of mischievous monkeys and rows of green trees; or 30/4 beach and Hang Duong market with countless fresh seafood stalls at affordable prices...
Especially, don't forget to enjoy Can Gio specialties such as steamed crab; salt and chili fried crab claws, garlic fried mantis shrimp, mango and snail salad, dried pineapple fish rice, tamarind stir-fried snails... guaranteed you will be addicted right from the first time you try them.
Buu Long Tourist Area (Dong Nai)
Only about 27 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Buu Long tourist area is always one of the picnic spots near Saigon on April 30 that many people choose. This tourist area has a large area, with two main sightseeing areas: Long Son Thach Dong and Binh Dien Mountain.
In addition, the tourist area also has many attractive places and activities such as fishing, water gun shooting, racing... Especially, there is also an area for tourists to camp. You can prepare your own food and drinks and bring them to organize small barbecue parties with your relatives and friends.
In addition, there is another destination in this tourist area that you should also visit, which is Buu Phong Pagoda. This pagoda was built in 1697, so the architecture of the pagoda has a strong Asian style, along with countless other valuable antiques. All of these bring a unique appeal to Buu Long tourist area that few other places have.
