Dong Nai to build four railways to Chua Chan Mountain with $715 mln investment

Southern Dong Nai province has announced plans to invest approximately VND18.2 trillion ($715 million) in the development of three cable car lines and four mountain railway lines connecting various areas on the summit of Chua Chan Mountain by 2030.

The People's Committee of the province recently approved adjustments to the overall plan for preserving, repairing, restoring, and enhancing the Chua Chan Mountain scenic relic site through 2030.

Chua Chan Mountain, classified as a national-level scenic relic in 2012, is located in Xuan Loc district. Standing at 837 m above sea level and situated about 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City, it is the highest peak in Dong Nai province and the second tallest in the Southeast region, following Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh province.

Under the adjusted planning decision, in addition to the existing cable car line connecting the mountain's base to Buu Quang Pagoda, three new cable car lines are planned. These will link the southeastern foot of the mountain to its summit, including key locations like the former French Governor-General's rest house and late King Bao Dai's tea garden. Another cable car line will serve internal connectivity on the mountaintop.

Furthermore, four new mountain railway lines will be developed to enhance transportation between various areas on the summit.

The scope of the study for the adjusted planning covers over 1,700 ha, encompassing the communes of Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong, Xuan Hiep, Suoi Cat, and Gia Ray town in Xuan Loc district.