Dong Nai
Đông Nam Bộ
Sunlight through the old-growth canopy · Tường Chopper · Pexels License
A dynamic industrial land along the Dong Nai River, harboring Cat Tien National Park and cool, green ecological waterfalls.
Dong Nai is one of the most bustling industrial provinces in the South, yet it still keeps precious patches of green. Cat Tien National Park, with its primary forest and biosphere reserve, is a top destination for nature lovers. Alongside it, waterfalls like Giang Dien, eco-tourism areas and the gentle Dong Nai River create an ideal picnic setting for Saigon's people every weekend.
Best time to visit: December to May (dry season)
Local specialties
- Tan Trieu pomelo
- Long Khanh rambutan
- Bien Hoa fish salad
Places (3)
Cat Tien National Park
A vast biosphere reserve of primary tropical forest, rich biodiversity and a rescue center for bears and langurs.
Giang Dien Waterfall
An eco-tourism area with a broad waterfall, flower gardens and cool green spaces near Bien Hoa.
Tran Bien Temple of Literature
The first temple of literature in the southern realm, founded in 1715.