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When it comes to Vung Tau tourism, people often think of the beach right away, but few know that Binh Chau Hot Spring is also an attractive place for entertainment and relaxation. Blessed with a priceless hot mineral spring and many high-end resort services, it promises to give you wonderful relaxation experiences and recharge your energy. Let's explore this beautiful tourist area in the article below!
Always present in the list of the most favorite destinations in Vung Tau, Binh Chau Hot Spring is a place for you to immerse yourself in the enchanting hot water mist. Visitors can relax in the warm water while being surrounded by the beautiful green nature of Ho Coc.
Binh Chau Hot Spring is located in Binh Chau commune, Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (formerly), now Ho Chi Minh City. The destination is about 150km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. This is the largest hot mineral spring in our country with an area of over 33ha, next to the famous Ho Coc beach.
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The hot spring has a beautiful location amidst the nature of Vung Tau
Its unique geographical position helps Binh Chau attract many visitors every year. Between the clear blue beach and the pristine mountains, the hot spring allows visitors to fully enjoy the refreshing beach experience along with wonderful relaxation moments.
The tourist area is formed from hot underground water springs that erupt to the surface. The hot water here has an average temperature ranging from 35 to 80 degrees Celsius with many minerals that are extremely beneficial for health. The hot water source in Binh Chau has been reported by scientists to be millions of years old and is now recognized as the only mineral source in Vietnam that meets FEMTEC quality standards.
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The hot spring has been formed for a long time
It is not an exaggeration to say that Binh Chau Hot Spring is a wonderful gift that nature has given to Vung Tau. This is the most natural hot mineral source in the South, nestled in the vast primary forest. The hot spring has over 70 open-air water spouts with abundant mineral mud. To date, the tourist area has been recognized by the UNWTO as one of the 65 sustainable ecological areas globally.
The tourist area has over 70 open-air water spouts
The tourist area has many ponds and small streams. The largest pond is also the spot with the highest temperature, where the water always bubbles and evaporates like a giant natural steam pot. In shallow areas, the water is only about 40 degrees Celsius. The water in the spring contains over 24 chemical components and is not drinkable. The reason this spring was formed is due to the volcanic activity that continues to release gases and minerals after the volcano has ceased operations.
Treat yourself to a short trip, relaxing with family and friends at Binh Chau Hot Spring after stressful working days is quite reasonable. Currently, getting to this place is also quite convenient, and you can choose from many means of transportation that suit your needs.
From Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Chau, the coastal road is quite beautiful with a peaceful and fresh atmosphere. If you do not have a motorbike or personal car, you can choose a bus from the Eastern Bus Station to Xuyen Moc and then transfer to a bus to go to Binh Chau. Taking a taxi for an additional 5km will get you to the tourist area.
Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Chau Hot Spring
In addition, riding a motorbike is considered a popular mode of transportation that many people love due to its absolute flexibility. You just need to drive along the Hanoi Highway, at the Vung Tau intersection, turn right onto National Highway 51. Continue for another 100km to reach Ba Ria town, turn left onto National Highway 55, and travel about another 55km to arrive.
Binh Chau Hot Spring is a complex tourist and resort area. Here you will experience countless interesting services from relaxation to entertainment. NVK Travel suggests some fun experiences for you below.
This is one of the super popular experiences that you definitely cannot miss when visiting Binh Chau Hot Spring. Soaking in the clear water at 37 degrees Celsius, then soaking your feet or hands in ponds with a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius is enough to relax and unwind.
Relaxing in the hot mineral ponds
The water here contains 24 mineral components that rival any hot mineral water pond worldwide, relieving stress and being good for health. There is also a children's pool area with a reasonable height and depth design, ensuring safety.
One of the highlights of Binh Chau tourist area is the completely natural mineral mud. The mineral mud is formed from the leaves and stems of melaleuca trees, mixed with the open-air hot minerals, providing a wonderful soaking experience.
Soaking in mineral mud to improve skin beauty
After soaking in the hot mineral water for 15 minutes, you should take some time to relax with white mud or apply black mud mixed with melaleuca essential oil and relax for another 30 minutes. Finally, just soak in the hot mineral water for another 15 minutes to complete the experience. The natural mineral mud will have enough time to penetrate your skin, helping to detoxify and restore a smooth appearance, and it can treat some skin diseases.
When visiting Binh Chau Hot Spring for relaxation, you definitely cannot miss thrilling entertainment activities like crocodile fishing. You will stand in a safe position and feed the crocodiles with a long fishing rod.
Crocodile fishing at the tourist area is very interesting
Not only does it have beautiful scenery and wonderful hot springs, but the tourist area also attracts many visitors, especially children, to visit the mini zoo. Here, there are many typical animals such as bears, hedgehogs, pythons, monkeys, and even eagles… Children can feed the animals themselves or freely take pictures to keep as memories. The zoo offers horse-drawn carriage rentals for the whole family to experience a new activity at a price of 200,000 VND/6 people.
Visiting the Mini Zoo
One of the interesting experiences that cannot be missed at the tourist area is boiling eggs in the natural hot mineral spring. In the area under the canopy of ancient melaleuca trees, there is a hot water pond with a temperature of up to 82 degrees Celsius, making it a stop to test your egg boiling skills. Just be patient and wait for 10 to 15 minutes, and your basket of eggs will be ready to enjoy, perfectly boiled with a creamy taste.
Boiling and enjoying eggs right at the hot mineral pond
If you have the opportunity to visit Binh Chau Hot Spring amidst the pristine nature and the beautiful Ho Tram beach, don't forget to stop by many hot spots nearby. You will definitely collect thousands of wonderful photos for your trip.
Binh Chau Hot Spring has been planned for tourism for a long time, although it does not connect directly to the sea, it is located right next to Ho Coc beach. Therefore, you can completely arrange your itinerary to explore the beauty of Ho Coc before or after relaxing at Binh Chau tourist area.
Ho Coc Beach near the hot spring resort
Ho Tram is a top hot destination when traveling in Vung Tau, however, it is about 21km from Binh Chau. Ho Tram possesses a peaceful and dreamy beauty, with smooth white sand stretching along the coastline and green pine trees rustling along the beach. From Vung Tau to Binh Chau, you will pass by Ho Tram beach, so you can check-in here first and then head to the hot spring resort.
Ho Tram Beach with lush green pine trees stretching along
A complete trip always requires prior preparation. To make your relaxation and wellness journey at Binh Chau hot springs more fulfilling, here are some golden tips you can take along.
You can choose Binh Chau hot springs for relaxation tourism all year round. However, when it comes to the ideal time, the coolest weather is from March to September, which is extremely reasonable, with beautiful sunshine and little rain.
The ideal time to go to the hot springs is from March to September
Binh Chau hot springs attract millions of visitors every year. Therefore, you should book your room in advance to avoid running out of rooms, especially during peak season. You can book directly on the resort's website or on reputable booking sites.
You should book your room in advance for your relaxation trip
When going to Vung Tau with its sun and wind, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are definitely essential to protect your skin. Additionally, you should also bring swimwear, flip-flops, towels, and other personal items to ensure your trip is as comfortable as possible.
Prepare all necessary items for comfortable fun
So we have explored the complete destination of Binh Chau hot springs together. If you need advice on your relaxation journey here or any location in the list Traveling to Vung Tau, don't hesitate to contact NVK Travel right away. Additionally, our website nvktravel.com also updates many interesting destinations, so check it out and plan your travel itinerary.
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