Things to Do in Bao Loc

A bustling local market selling fresh produce, textiles, and street food. Wander the alleys for cheap snacks like bánh bò or grilled meat skewers.

🕐 05:00–17:00 daily

💡 Try the fresh soy milk at stall near the north entrance (5,000 VND). Best visited before 09:00 for the liveliest atmosphere.

A large Buddhist temple complex with ornate carvings, a 49-metre reclining Buddha statue, and a landscaped garden. No entry fee.

🕐 06:00–18:00 daily

💡 Wear long trousers and covered shoulders. The teahouse near the garden sells cheap green tea. Visit late afternoon for cooler light on the statues.

A calm reservoir surrounded by pine trees and coffee plantations. A walking path circles part of the lake. Free to enter.

🕐 Always open

💡 Best at sunrise for mist over the water. Bring a picnic – there are benches but no cafes nearby.

A 60-metre waterfall in a forested area. Access involves a short trek downhill. Entry fee is low, about 30,000 VND.

🕐 07:00–17:00 daily

💡 Go early morning on weekdays to avoid crowds. Bring rain gear if visiting in rainy season (June–October).

Rolling green tea plantations with walking paths between terraces. Free access. Views stretch across hills to distant mountains.

🕐 Always open (best light: 06:00–08:00 and 15:00–17:00)

💡 Take the dirt road off the main highway near the sign for 'Tra Tam Chau'. Wear sturdy shoes – paths can get muddy. No entrance fee, but parking is 5,000 VND for a motorbike.