Vuon
Xoai Ecotourism Park in Dong Nai Province is a peaceful oasis for Saigonese to
visit for a picnic or sightseeing trip on a short weekend break.
Located
30 kilometers from HCMC in Tan Cang Village, Phuoc Tan Commune, Long Thanh
District, and covering over 30 hectares, Vuon Xoai is a fun place where
visitors can enjoy some outdoor games such as go-karting, swimming, tennis,
fishing and ostrich riding. Visiting a crocodile swamp and tramping around a
bamboo garden and orchard is also on offer to tourists.
If you
are sitting at home having a quiet weekend, eating food or watching movies all
day, why not get yourself out there to Vuon Xoai.
It’s
not far from the city and for those who love a long walk on a weekend break,
strolling around the bamboo garden or orchard, viewing cottages or the many
bonsai trees and flowers is a good way to get some nice fresh air into your
lungs and fresh local food is also good for your health.
If you
like to contemplate or ponder life while you relax, a spot of fishing is a
great choice as you take in the tranquil surroundings with the still water
surface under the shade of trees, bamboo bridge and some small floating
cottages on the lake.
If you
like to just float on the still water and take it all in, there are tours
around lakes or canals in the Mekong Delta on bamboo boats. However, tourists
should make sure they put on life vests as a safety precaution.
Adventurous
visitors can also try go-karting or ostrich riding.
Taking
an electronic car at VND10,000 to go around the park is also good for those who
are too tired to go the extra distance. Along the road, visitors have the
chance to see crocodiles, caged bears, snakes, wild pigs, birds and peacocks.
There
is no need to worry about getting thirsty or hungry as restaurants serve
various Vietnamese dishes and drinks.
Visitors,
who have plenty of time to spare, can stay overnight at some guest houses in
the area and make a camp fire at night to top off an unforgettable trip.
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