The second highest mountain in the Southeast has many dense forests, steep cliffs … chosen by young people to explore in their spare time.
Over the past few days, many groups of young people from Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong … explore the wild landscape of Chua Chan mountain (Dong Nai). The mountain is about 110 km from Ho Chi Minh City, 837 m high above sea level. This is the highest mountain in Dong Nai, the second-highest in the Southeast, after Ba Den mountain (986 m, Tay Ninh).
To climb mountains and organize camping, young people choose to go in groups and bring many picnic gear. “There are 12 people in my group. On the occasion of the ceremony, we can camp overnight to relax to prepare for the semester exam,” said Yen Trinh, a student at Banking University.
The mountain climbing path is quite steep with many large rock niches, dense forests, requiring explorers to have experience. A rock hole about 5 m high makes it very difficult for young people to pass.
Halfway up the mountain are temples built on large cliffs. This is also a spiritual tourist destination that attracts many tourists, especially on the full moon day.
In addition to walking the trail of SK11 information station and 400 traditional steps, the way to the top also has a cable car for 110,000 VND per person.
Buu Quang pagoda is located on the middle of the mountain with an altitude of about 500 m above sea level. From this temple, you can see clearly the view of the villages at the foot of the mountain.
Not the full moon day (15 lunar calendar), but many tourists still visit and burn incense to worship.
On the way up the mountain following the terraced road, visitors will encounter many specialty shops. In particular, dried bananas are grown on Chua Chan mountain for 20,000 VND per kg.
After arriving at the temple, the young people will go about 30 minutes to the top of the mountain. If you choose the adventure climbing route, visitors are easy to get lost. Last month, a young man was also lost for 3 days 2 nights and was shown the way down the mountain by people.
After 2 hours of climbing, visitors reach the highest landmark of Chua Chan mountain. In 2012, the mountain was ranked by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national scenic relic.
The mountain top area is relatively flat, spacious, convenient for camping. On the top of the mountain is the SK11 information station, visitors can come to ask for assistance with sleeping space, water …
In addition to mountain climbing, at the foot of Chua Chan mountain, there is a surrounding road that is often loved by young people with “cycling” every afternoon. Follow vnexpress