Journey of smiles

(DN) - No need to go too far, just about 60km from the center of Dong Nai, Tri An Lake and the Ecological - Cultural - Historical Center of the D War Zone in the Dong Nai Nature - Cultural Reserve appear like a giant ink painting, enough to "heal" the souls that are exhausted by the dust of the city.

Episode 12 of "A Day's Journey..." with the theme "Journey of Smiles" is not just a tour but a journey to find the original connection between humans and nature.

A peaceful corner of Ba Hao Lake, the calm water reflects the green forest. Photo: Tien Dung

If in the previous episode, the audience checked in at Tri An hydroelectric dam, a proud symbol of industrial vitality in the heart of the green forest, then in this episode, the audience will continue with the program crew to Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve. Here, the primeval forest still whispers the wild breath day and night, the birds' calls blend with the clear lake breeze, creating a wonderful symphony of heaven and earth.

When the sun sets, the "One Day Journey..." bus will take viewers to an extremely "chill" location: the Kitchen of the Center for Ecology - Culture - History of the D War Zone, also known as Ba Hao Glamping by young people. In the program, Mr. Bui Van Toan - Deputy Director of the Center - will be the guide, introducing to the audience the poetic glamping space. Imagine you are sitting on a small wooden chair on the porch of a pure white dome tent, sipping a cup of coffee in the morning and watching the mist gently spread on the lake surface. No car horns, no urgent deadlines, only tranquility and a feeling of peace in the heart. Or the audience will also experience on the small screen interesting activities such as kayaking in the middle of the vast waves or simply immersing themselves in the fresh air of the great forest.

Kayaking is one of the favorite experiences at Ba Hao Glamping, where people and nature become one. Photo: Tien Dung

Kayaking in the middle of Ba Hao Lake - listening to the fresh breath of Ma Da forest at the Center for Ecology - Culture - History of War Zone D. Photo: Tien Dung

A complete trip cannot be without culinary flavors. The highlight that cannot be missed in this broadcast is the cooking performance of the two MCs under the guidance of Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Duy, the Center's head chef. The specialty dish of crispy fried dried fish, served with slightly sour green mango, will awaken all the senses of the diners. The feeling of hearing the sound of boiling oil, inhaling the fragrant smell of cooked fish mixed with the cool lake breeze will definitely make you want to pack your backpack and go immediately. True to the message that the program sends: In Tri An, smiles do not come from big things, but from simple moments: a cozy meal, a friendly look or sharing by the fire.

Mr. Bui Van Toan - Deputy Director of the Center for Ecology - Culture - History of the D War Zone introduced to the audience the poetic glamping space. Photo: Tien Dung

Enjoy the peace of nature at the Ecological - Cultural - Historical Center of War Zone D. Photo: Tien Dung

Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Duy, Head Chef of the Center for Ecology - Culture - History of War Zone D, guides Minh Tuyet and Dieu Hien in preparing dried fish - a rustic specialty of Tri An lake area. Photo: Tien Dung

"Journey of Smiles" is not measured by the distance traveled, but by the positive energy left behind. With "A Day's Journey...", audiences will temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the city and find joy, enjoy the wonderful things in life through the experience of immersing themselves in rivers, water, and trees.

The program "Going on a day's journey..." with the theme "Journey of smiles" will air at 10:15 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2025 on the DNNRTV1 channel of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio and Television or watch online via the DNNRTV application (Dong Nai TV). Turn on the TV and slow down, to see the smiles always present in the simplest things of Dong Nai nature.

Phuong Dung - Thanh Thuy

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/van-hoa/202512/hanh-trinh-cua-nhung-nu-cuoi-6e73438/