Explore the exotic

Written by tuan on 2008/01/23 00:34
Open in new windowJust outside HCMC, Vuon Xoai farm offers visitors a look at some rare animal species.  
Located 30km east of Ho Chi Minh City, Vuon Xoai farm is a unique tourist site offering visitors the chance to observe exotic animals in an attractive outdoor setting.

Arriving in Vuon Xoai, visitors will be captivated by 7,500 square meters of water encircling the attraction and there is even a 7-hectare area reserved for those who love to fish.

Spanning 30 hectares, Vuon Xoai boasts several divers varieties of mangos.

Exotic animals like crocodiles, African ostriches and bears are bred onsite giving tourists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view these animals up close.

Vuon Xoai also houses various species of porcupines, peacocks, wild boars, pythons and about 2,000 crocodiles which make their home in a large swamp.

Horse-drawn carriage rides are available around the grounds for

visitors to sit back, relax and enjoy the idyllic green scenery.

The farm is also the perfect setting for a picnic lunch.

Visitors can enjoy the tranquil surroundings and relax in gently swaying hammocks hung on green Taiwanese bamboo shoots.

For those with an adventurous palate, tourists can sample special Vuon Xoai dishes including meals prepared with rare eggs and meat.

For those looking to escape the noise and hectic pace of the city, Vuon Xoai is both an economical destination and a chance to see rare, wild animal species.

How to get there:

Located in Phuoc Tan Commune, Long Thanh District of Dong Nai Province, Vuon Xoai farm is a convenient 30 kilometers from HCMC.

Visitors are permitted to bring their own food into the park and the entrance cost is a very reasonable VND20,000 (US$1.24) per person.

Tours to Vuon Xoai can be booked for VND100,000 ($6) per person including bus transfer from HCMC, entrance fees and lunch.

Overnight accommodation is available for those interested.

Booking information available on www.vuonxoaifarm.com.vn or contact (061) 968165 - (08) 8483836

For VND50,000 ($3) per person, a tour around Vuon Xoai by bike, electric bus, or horse can also be booked.

Reported by Diem Thu

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