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Discover Madagui: the only forest city in Vietnam

1. Madagui Forest Resort Lam Dong

Madagui Forest tourist area is located in Da Huoai district, Lam Dong province, built according to the model of Vietnam's first and only Forest City. It is part of the Nam Cat Tien national forest. This location is about 142km from Da Lat and 125km from Ho Chi Minh City.

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The tourist area is up to 1,200 hectares, mostly surrounded by dense mountains and forests. Madagui will take you to mysterious continuous caves that have existed for a long time due to geological tremors, passing through rivers and winding streams, introducing you to diverse vegetation with lots of strange flowers and trees. as ancient as in wonderland. In addition to the natural wonders, Madagui Forest Tourist Area invests in modern infrastructure and many attractive entertainment services, making your experience richer.
With ample green space, Madagui Tourist Area organizes a lot of tourism activities, exploring nature such as: trekking in ancient forests, visiting orchid farms, exploring tropical fruit gardens, or trying to be a farmer at the biological garden, and cultural exchange with the Ma ethnic community, etc.

In addition, a system of restaurants and hotels is also designed in the Madagui tourist area, forming a closed tourist coordinate with complete services from A to Z, which is very suitable for the weekend trip with family or spontaneous and unprepared backpacking calls with close friends.

2. Detailed Guide to Madagui

You can go to Madagui by private vehicle or public transport from Ho Chi Minh City. This section is also the national highway directly to Da Lat, spacious, airy, and less congested.
For young people who love to travel, you can travel by car or motorbike to adjust your schedule and time quickly or stop at any point you want.
Taking the starting point is the center of Ho Chi Minh City; you go to Dau Giay junction and then turn left along Highway 20 towards Da Lat. When going through Banana Pass in the Da Huoai district, the first pass, and the gateway to Lam Vien plateau, you will see Madagui Forest Tourist Area on the left.
Besides, there are quite a few bus companies to Madagui with regular schedules, but because there is no direct route from Saigon to Madagui, you should buy a bus ticket for the route Saigon - Da Lat and then stop at Madagui. You can rent a private car from Ho Chi Minh City and stop by to have fun at Madagui before going to Da Lat.
When coming to Madagui Tourist Area, due to the mountainous terrain, you should prepare suitable footwear for walking. In addition, for new experiences, you can ask to rent a mountain bike or a jeep to explore the Madagui forest without spending too much effort.

3. Madagui Sightseeing Ticket Price Reference

Have fun at Madagui Forest Tourist Area; you don't need to worry about the price.
Entrance tickets to Madagui are regulated as follows:
Weekdays: 30,000 VND/person
Holidays: 50,000 VND/person
Madagui also charges other services such as outdoor filming, wedding photography, camping tent rental, car rental, etc. And each game at Madagui has its ticket price and even game combos to save money.

4. Madagui Tourism Activities 

Madagui forest tourist area is famous for a series of engaging natural experiences. Most people like the thrill of weaving into deep holes and dark caves and climbing over precarious cliffs. Some groups of adventurous young people will be fascinated with the thrilling game system, such as kayaking, zipline swing, climbing, aerial walking, grass skiing, horseback riding, shooting, etc.
And there are many other entertainment activities suitable for all ages. The harmony between nature and artificial structures in Madagui will make your and your family's mountain adventure more complete.
1. Explore the ancient forest
The door to Madagui Forest City opens behind a 120m-long suspension bridge spanning the Da Huoai River. With just a tram or a jeep, you can start a trip through the Madagui primeval forest, touching nature and immersing yourself in the green space of the mountains.

With such an incredible landscape, it is impossible to miss the opportunity to take a fun and lively check-in photo. You can relax in the bonsai garden, by the river, or have an impressive moment when trying to conquer the challenges of climbing passes, wading streams, rowing boats, etc.
2. Complex game area
For active young people who love outdoor sports, it is a must to try the games at the complex of Madagui. Conquering the cliffs, rolling freely from the top of the hill to follow the ball, swinging the zipline through the forest, and heart-pounding with the crocodile-filled lake below will surely leave unforgettable impressions throughout the journey to conquer Madagui forest.

3. Water sports area
In addition to the games on land, Madagui organizes many water sports activities in the Elephant Waterfall Lake area. Starting from kayaking, rafting through rapids or meandering rivers to banana floats, "fun but fun," and water biking with family and friends.

4. Team games
If you go with a group of friends or a company, challenge your teammates to a paintball game, or organize a "sea battle" on the Da Huoai River on inflatable boats.

Whether on land or in the water, the exhilarating outdoor activities will bring laughter and unforgettable memories to Madagui Forest City.
5. Overnight camping

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Although a private resort exists, camping and sleeping outdoors in the middle of the forest is much more enjoyable. Coming to Madagui, take advantage of the opportunity to pitch a tent next to the stream, light a campfire, and enjoy a cozy BBQ with your close friends.
Madagui built a 5-hour campsite across the stream, accommodating up to 20,000 guests. Therefore, you can choose a private and peaceful corner to enjoy the "chill" moments.

6. Explore the tropical fruit garden and wildlife area
The journey to discover Madagui cannot be complete without missing the colorful four-season tropical fruit garden. The best thing is that you can catch a bunch of ripe, round berries behind the green foliage right outside your bedroom window.

In particular, Madagui is also home to many friendly herbivores such as deer, goats, star deer, ostriches, and many others. If you want to interact more, you can ask the resort staff about the meal times of each species so that you can visit.

5. Madagui Specialties 

Food is also a big attraction in Madagui Tourist Area. Owning a system of restaurants built in the style of communal houses in locations with beautiful landscapes, Madagui gives you a unique culinary space amid the mountains and forests.
Restaurants in Madagui Tourist Area serve many unique rustic dishes made from mountain products, rivers, and streams, such as catfish, catfish, climbing fish, calamari, pomelo, tweezers, etc. passion fruit vegetables, curly leaf vegetables, wild bamboo shoots, especially ethnic pigs.
In addition to the restaurant, Madagui has a cafe and bar with a modern style, a hint of Central Highlands culture through fresh drinks, and a hint of something solid and distinct.

And yet, Madagui also knows how to please his guests when he builds a farmer's market with tropical fruits, Central Highlands specialties, souvenirs, crafts, and fine arts for everyone to enjoy. You can buy it as a gift after the trip.

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