Sunday, February 15, 2026

My 19 days free & easy visit to South Vietnam (Phu Quoc Island, Rach Gia, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi, Phan Thiet / Mui Ne, Bao Loc, Dalat, Phan Rang Thap Cham & Nha Trang) Day 13 Bao Loc

Cho Dem Bao Loc, Vietnam
La Vang Church, Bao Loc, Vietnam 
Dambri Waterfall, Bao Loc, Vietnam 
Chua Di Da, Bao Loc, Vietnam 

Day 12 Thursday Jan 29 2026 - continued our biking tour from yesterday to major touristy places in outskirts of Bao Loc city (slightly off the beaten track) ie Cho Dem Market, La Vang Church, Dambri & Dasara Waterfall & Chua Di Da Temple. 

1) Day 2 bike hire from our hotel in Bao Loc (160K VND = Rm25, 24 hr + petrol 30K VND = Rm4.80). 

2) Day 2 Bao Loc Biking Tour to Cho Dem Bao Loc (Bao Loc Market) - a vibrant local market known for its rich variety of fresh produce, traditional crafts & local delicacies. 


3) My travel buddy's beef noodle breakfast in An Phuoc restaurant, Bao Loc, Vietnam 


4) Day 2 Biking Tour to La Vang Church, Bao Loc - a catholic church,  the site of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang, Bao Loc. 


5) Day 2 biking tour to Cam Cau Dambri Resort & Waterfall, Bao Loc, Vietnam  - located 15km from Bao Loc city, highest waterfall in Central Highland, waterfall can be reached by taking an elevator, park is well maintained, another smaller waterfall (Dasara) is located further up from the Dambri resort area, entrance fee for seniors 150K VND = Rm23.50 - bike parking 10K VND = Rm1.60


6) Walkabout in Dambri Resort area passing a lake, hanging wooden bridge, flower garden, roller coaster etc.


7) A small hike from Dambri waterfall to Dasara waterfall (500m).  


8) Dasara waterfall, Dambri Resort, Bao Loc, Vietnam 


9) After the Dasara waterfall visit, we took a Alpine coaster ride, a thrilling & controlled ride that takes visitors through lush, green, forested & mountainous terrain; a popular scenic, fast paced alternative to walking down from the Dambri waterfall ! 


10) Showroom display of agricultural implements, pottery wares, artefact etc prior to our exit from the Dambri Resort. 


11) Day 2 biking tour to Chua Di Da, Bao Loc, Vietnam - a Non profit organisation & charitable Buddhist Association in Bao Lov, Vietnam; this large temple complex is surrounded by tea garden & a lake. 


12) Day 2 biking tour to a reservoir in a countryside of Bao Loc, Vietnam 

13) Hong Dong Nai lake by Night, Bao Loc, Vietnam - my solo evening walk & bought bread & pastry for our bus ride to Da Lat tomorrow !