Joanna James
This ethnically diverse Province of Vietnam has mastered the art of celebrating every moment with art and nature just a hop away from the majestic Ho Chi Minh City. From storybook city corners to lush ecotourism havens, here are some essential stops for wanderers in Binh Duon.
While vivacious megacities like the proud Saigon are fantastic for hyped-up allurements for leisure and business-savvy travellers, Binh Duon offers visitors a character-enriching glimpse into the locals' unique and tranquil lifestyle. From purpose-built sustainable oases like the Thuy Chau tourist eco-park with its forest water-fall pools and Instagram-worthy riverside views to ancient pottery villages where you can try exotic seafood dishes, this dreamy destination calls to all brands of wanderlust. If you're looking for wholesome culture and nature-rich experiences that benefit vulnerable communities, this gem of the Mekong Delta has got you covered with the following must-try hotspots.
The perfect medley of nature, art, and heritage, Binh Duong's dedicated traditional villages are dedicated to preserving diverse craft specialities from pottery and lacquer to rattan, bamboo, and woodwork. If you want to see beautiful and functional artisan products take shape, whether its graceful pots crafted from naturally hued clay in shades of rosy-red, deep grey, and bronze, richly designed ceramics or intricately detailed household furniture, visit the likes of Tuong Binh Hiep and Tan Phuoc Khanh. Other unique artforms with a global demand include rattan handbags, nacre mosaics, engraved clogs, and intricate mats woven of natural materials.
For a decadent tropical fruit buffet of tangy sour sap, creamy durian, piquant rambutan, and more, while strolling amidst vibrant walkways overhanging with nature's delicacies, the Lai Thieu Fruit Gardens are a dream come true. You pick as many of these jewel-toned bonbons from the overhanging green canopies as you wish, stopping by the Ngang Bridge to watch the trees reflect on the water.
Your visit to Binh Duon won't feel complete without a cruise of the soul of the South- the Mekong, with its lavish agricultural history and the fascinating Chu Chi Tunnels that once housed the brave troops of Saigon under the jungle floor during the Vietnam War. Many tours also include a delicious sampling of local cuisine, which is always a plus!
Whether you're warming up to a potential client or keen on some productive relaxation, golf is a fun strategic sport that is further enhanced by an epic putting course. Song Be is the paragon of a breathtaking yet functional fairway with its three premier greens – Lotus, Desert, and Palm, which are idyllic spots even for non-golfers looking to sip on fruity drinks and lounge in style. If you're looking for a cosy and classy Binh Duong apartment for rent with prime access to such attractions, search no further than Citadines Central Binh Duong.
A reserve dedicated to ecosystem conservation, the Phu An Bamboo village will thrill botany enthusiasts and beauty lovers alike, known for its gorgeous floral landscaping and unique structures hewn from many varieties of bamboo. Here, you can admire the rustic village huts in the lush wilderness, learn about these fascinating plantations, and purchase some cool bamboo-crafted souvenirs!
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