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The provinces of Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Binh Phuoc are the largest rubber plantations in Vietnam, covering tens of thousands of hectares. Although not a tourist destination, every year, from November to February, visitors flock to the southeastern region to admire the romantic and poetic sight of the golden leaves of the rubber trees.
From the end of December, the vast rubber forests begin to transform, changing the color of their leaves. Because of their immense size and slow leaf change, visitors can leisurely find the most suitable time to visit these rubber forests. The green leaves on the branches don't immediately turn yellow, but gradually, slowly intermingle with yellow leaves before finally turning red all at once. The atmosphere of the rubber forests at this time becomes poetic and magical, just like in a cold climate.
Whenever a gentle breeze blows, golden and red leaves fall to the ground. The leaves swirl in the air before gently settling on the earth. Warm sunlight filters through the trees, casting a golden glow on the vibrant carpet of leaves. The ground is now a soft, gentle, and peaceful carpet, like something out of a fairy tale. On the rubber trees, the golden and red leaves huddle together, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
The best time to capture beautiful photos with perfect lighting is at dawn or after 3 PM – when the sun is less intense. The forest here is quite vast and pristine, so it's best to go with a group of 3-4 friends for peace of mind!
Location
Dong Nai is one of the provinces with the largest rubber plantation area in the country, with over 35,000 hectares spread across many districts such as Xuan Loc, Dinh Quan, Trang Bom, and Bien Hoa city. Visiting these beautiful rubber forests at the beginning of the new year, you can immerse yourself in the fresh spring atmosphere and take plenty of photos.
Binh Duong also boasts some of the most beautiful and extensive rubber plantations located in Dau Tieng, Tan Uyen, and Ben Cat districts. Additionally, you can visit the forest near Can Nom Lake to take photos with the golden leaves of the rubber trees.
For young people living in Saigon, the tall forest along Can Nom Lake in Thanh An commune, Dau Tieng district, is the ideal location for taking beautiful photos. It's only about a two-hour drive from the center of Ho Chi Minh City; just follow National Highway 13 and you'll see the forest stretching out on both sides of the road.
Binh Phuoc also boasts vast rubber forests of all sizes. Notably, young and old rubber trees are planted interspersed, creating a landscape with a full range of colors from vibrant green and bright yellow to deep red.
Note
Unlike flower gardens or orchards, rubber plantations are vast and unfenced. The rubber trees are planted in neat rows to facilitate growth and latex harvesting. Therefore, when visiting these forests, you can run through the expansive woodlands to admire the scenery and take photos. Couples can also take advantage of the opportunity to have wedding photos taken in the forest, capturing beautiful moments for themselves.
During your trek through the forest, you can stop at the most beautiful spots to take photos. The orchard owners are generally very welcoming to visitors. They even guide you to the most beautiful places free of charge. Therefore, please ensure you do not litter, damage trees, or collect sap from the forest, so as to preserve the idyllic beauty of the scenery.
An important note: during the rubber tree shedding season, the forest will have many damp areas, standing water, and a lot of mosquitoes. Therefore, when visiting the rubber forest for photography, you should apply mosquito repellent and bring insect sprays to ensure your safety.
