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Text by Andrew Winterburn [] Images Huy Hoang
Just 1hr45 minutes from Vung Tau, Giang Dien Waterfall and camping in Dong Nai
Camping in Vietnam? Yes you can and it will be a very enjoyable experience and well worth the VND210,000 per night which includes a serviced powered tent( 2 people), bedding, porch with deck chairs, towels, toiletries and cooked breakfast for 2 at the restaurant. I recommend at least 2 nights in order to have time to see the grounds. The Eco-tourism of Giang Dien Waterfall is located in Hoa Binh Hamlet, Giang Dien Commune, Trang Bom District, Dong Nai Province We have been on a number of occasions as a group usually 6 people however our last visit was a true family outing with 13 of us spanning 5 tents. Make sure you pack the esky before you go, ice is available at the site, don’ t forget the meat for the BBQ.
The boys have the vital check list Esky, Beer, Coke, Bourbon, Red wine.
For the ladies the list is like moving house, however good to have: Food for 2 BBQ’ s, snacks, Coffee /
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Tea, Cutlery / Plates / Mugs, Kettle, 20 Litre bottle of water, Table, Washing up equipment, Fly spray / Mosquito repellent, Pillows / Extra blanket, Towels, Cards, Toiletries, First Aid kit, Phone Charges, Torch, Clothes for both of us, Book accommodation and bus, passports, money, lock up; Then get on the bus and pray you remembered everything. In saying all this there are a number of restaurants and bars scattered throughout the park. After traveling for awhile, double check with your driver to make sure he knows where he is going as in many cases they say“ Yes I know, I know” inevitably that means“ well I think I know” when you do get to the entrance, due to the fact that you have booked a site, you don’ t need to pay the entrance fee, so you can drive through the grounds to the tent area called