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Dong Thap is an intriguing and unconventional destination for modern travelers, boasting vast lotus ponds, serene countryside landscapes, and enticing ecotourism sites. Dong Thap is beautiful all year round, with fresh, cool air and untouched, rustic beauty bestowed by nature. Let's explore some of these incredibly appealing Dong Thap tourist spots with Mytour!
Eco-tourism Destinations with Refreshing Greenery
1. Historical Site and Xeo Quyt Melaleuca Forest
Xeo Quyt Historical Site is one of the unique Dong Thap tourist destinations that travelers cannot miss when visiting Dong Thap. This place used to be the revolutionary base of the Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee leading the people's resistance against the US from 1960 to 1975.
Xeo Quyt Melaleuca Forest boasts a highly diverse and rich flora and fauna with many rare species. Visiting the melaleuca forest in Xeo Quyt during the flooding season, tourists will have the opportunity to explore the relics by hand-rowed boats to fully appreciate the beauty of this place. What's unique and different here is that the melaleuca trees are covered with dense clinging vines, adding to the coverage underneath.
If you enjoy wandering under the forest canopy, you can hike along the secluded path in the historical site, about 1.5 km long. Otherwise, you can experience the feeling of the Mekong Delta's waterways by sitting on a sampan, leisurely paddling along the small canals to explore the entire tourist area.
In addition to sightseeing activities, tourists can also participate in traditional folk games such as cockfighting, bird fighting, visit rustic Southern-style markets, and enjoy the famous Dong Thap delicacies.
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2. Dong Sen Ecotourism Area
The most beautiful lotus in Thap Muoi
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Dong Thap Muoi Ecotourism Area is currently a favorite destination for many tourists from both within and outside the country. This is one of the ideal tourist destinations in Dong Thap where you can escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse yourself in the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the countryside.
Here, tourists can freely admire lotus flowers in different huts, fully enjoy a gentle and pure atmosphere, immerse themselves as lotus field girls with their ao ba ba (traditional Vietnamese clothing), conical hats to handpick lotus flowers or take picturesque photos. In addition, tourists can indulge in various unique dishes made from lotus such as lotus and chicken salad, lotus sweet soup, grilled fish wrapped in lotus leaves, etc.
3. Gao Giong Ecotourism Area
Gao Giong Ecotourism Area is located in the melaleuca forest area covering about 1700 hectares, considered the lung of Dong Thap Muoi. This place is also known as the 'green oasis' with charming natural landscapes including 250 hectares of pristine forest with various plants like water lilies, reeds, lotus, palms, and sedge, as well as year-round nesting birds such as red-wattled lapwings, egrets, herons, and teals.
Moreover, visitors to Gao Giong will experience tranquility and excitement. For example, when swaying on a sampan through the canals, cycling in the melaleuca forest, or cooling off in the leafy huts of the locals. Or indulge in unique specialties of the Mekong Delta during the flood season such as grilled snakes, snakehead fish, carp, fresh vegetables, water lilies, etc.
4. Tram Chim National Park
This is a tourist destination in Dong Thap with stunning natural landscapes and a rich ecosystem with about 130 different plant species, hundreds of vertebrate species, dozens of fish species, and over 198 rare bird species including white-winged ducks, golden teals, glossy ibises, Javan pond herons, and sarus cranes.
The ideal time to visit Tram Chim National Park: Flooding season from August to November (Lunar calendar). The flooded scenery, the pink color of water lilies and lotus flowers, along with the chirping of birds create a lively symphony throughout the forest.
Exciting activities in the forest: taking a tour boat to admire the birds nesting, foraging, rowing boats, recreational fishing, climbing the tower to view the melaleuca forest. Enjoying the specialties of the Mekong Delta such as grilled snakehead fish, hotpot with wild carp, field crab hotpot, grilled field mice...
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Immerse yourself in vibrant flower villages
1. Sa Dec Flower Village
Sa Dec ornamental flower village is a well-known tourist destination in Dong Thap for those who appreciate the art of ornamental flowers. With the skilled hands of many generations of artisans, this place has become an intriguing tourist spot with a unique charm of the Mekong Delta region.
Visiting Sa Dec flower village, tourists feel like they are entering a world of vibrant flowers and fragrant scents. With over 100 years of history, the village covers more than 60 hectares specializing in cultivating and supplying various types of flowers, ornamental plants, and bonsai trees to the Mekong Delta region as well as other areas within and outside the country.
The best time to visit Sa Dec flower village is from early November to the 23rd of November (Lunar calendar). This is when many types of flowers bloom brilliantly, showcasing a colorful spectacle and marking the main flower harvesting season of the year. Thousands of tourists from all over come here to take photos amidst the beautiful flowers in Sa Dec village.
2. Tan Quy Dong Flower Village
Tan Quy Dong Flower Village is also a well-known tourist destination in Dong Thap, with over 50 different species of roses in its rose garden. Additionally, there are many other beautiful flower varieties. The flower garden here has a tradition of over 100 years, with flowers blooming along the road all year round. If you come here by car, be sure to rent a motorbike to ride around and admire the flowers, the scenery is like entering a fairyland.
Pilgrimage to sacred temple scenes
1. Phuoc Kien Pagoda (Lotus Leaf Temple)
Phuoc Kien Pagoda, also known as the Lotus Leaf Temple, is built with a unique architecture deeply imbued with Buddhist influences. The most prominent feature of the pagoda is its giant lotus leaves, with diameters ranging from 1.5m to 2m, thick, with large leaf veins, and edges reaching 4-5 cm high like a large cup. This is a very special Dong Thap travel experience, as these lotus leaves can bear the weight of an adult weighing up to 100kg, so you can stand on them to take thousands of surreal photos. In addition, visiting Phuoc Kien Pagoda, you will hear stories about cranes or turtles venerating the Buddha at the entrance.
2. Kien An Cung Pagoda
Kien An Cung Pagoda in Sa Dec, Dong Thap is an ancient temple built by a group of Chinese people. The temple has a nearly 100-year history with a beautiful and unique architecture, imbued with spiritual significance.
The pagoda bears a strong Chinese architectural style, with its overall structure resembling the shape of the Chinese character '工' (Gong), consisting of three bays with the middle bay being the widest and serving as the main hall. The roof tiles are arranged in dragon-scale patterns, forming curved waves that rise high, creating a roof structure in the 'five elements' style. This is also one of the well-known tourist destinations in Dong Thap.
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3. Buu Lam Pagoda
Buu Lam Pagoda, also known as the Cai Beo Ancestral Temple, is the first temple in the Dong Thap Muoi region and one of the earliest temples in the Mekong Delta. Every year, the temple holds a memorial ceremony for the founding master Thien Chau on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month.
When visiting the Mekong Delta, don't miss a chance to visit and admire the serene beauty of Buu Lam Pagoda, where you can find peace, relieve all the worries of life, and explore the cultural and traditional values of this place.
4. Cu Lao Gieng Church
On Cu Lao Gieng Island, there are numerous architectural landmarks, historical sites, cultural relics, and religious structures for visitors to explore. The most prominent feature of Cu Lao Gieng is its distinctive religious architecture from the French colonial period. Visitors should not miss the opportunity to visit Cu Lao Gieng Church, which was built in 1877.
According to local residents, Cu Lao Gieng Church is the first cathedral in Southern Vietnam, serving as a bridge between missionaries from Upper Cambodia (Campuchia) and Vietnam. The church features French-style architecture with a soaring bell tower, ornate columns, and a combination of ventilation windows and small towers, creating a grand and imposing structure.
Explore lush orchards with bountiful fruit gardens
1. Lai Vung Pink Pomelo Orchard
Speaking of Lai Vung, one cannot overlook the renowned pink pomelo orchards that stretch far and wide. When visiting Dong Thap tourist attractions, you'll feel like you've entered a pink pomelo paradise, where you can indulge in the pleasure of enjoying shiny, round, juicy pink pomelos with a sweet and tempting flavor.
During the late months of the year, when the pink pomelos are in full bloom, tourists can visit the orchards here to experience the feeling of being a farmer harvesting pomelos. After a day of experiencing life as a farmer, visitors can treat themselves to delicious and sweet-smelling pomelos. These make for delightful and meaningful gifts that tourists can bring back to their loved ones and families.
2. Cha La Orchard
The orchard with over 100 cha la trees is a unique Dong Thap tourist destination that attracts many visitors for photography and exploration. Here, visitors step into a realm adorned with shades of yellow and orange, reminiscent of fairy tales. Cha la fruits, yellow when ripe, transition to brown and have a uniquely sweet taste.
Especially, Cha La trees take about 3 years to bear fruit, and they only fruit in the summer, lasting for about 2 months. That's why the best time to visit the orchard is around June and July!
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Explore history with unique cultural tourist attractions
1. Dong Thap Museum
Dong Thap Museum is where visitors can explore the historical, cultural, and human values of Dong Thap province in daily life, activities, and in the struggle for national liberation. Situated on an area of about 11,000m², the museum is divided into 2 areas: Indoor exhibition and outdoor area.
The outdoor area displays war trophies from the wartime such as airplanes, various types of large guns. Dong Thap Museum features a combination of Eastern and Western architectural styles. Nestled amidst greenery, facing the Cao Lanh riverbank, it offers a tranquil and picturesque ambiance, enhancing relaxation and comfort for visitors during their museum tour.
2. Historical Site and Tomb of Mr. Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac
Mr. Pho Bang is the father of President Ho Chi Minh. He used to be an official for the royal court, but later was dismissed. He moved to the South and settled in Dong Thap, working as a traditional medicine doctor and a teacher. Mr. Pho Bang passed away in 1929. Admiring his patriotism and love for the people, local residents contributed money to buy burial land for him at the Trời Sanh Temple.
Currently, right next to the tomb of Mr. Pho Bang is Uncle Ho's stilt house (describing Uncle Ho's stilt house outside the capital), the tomb vault is shaped like a lotus flower. Every year on the 27th of October in the lunar calendar, there is a solemn and bustling commemoration ceremony for Mr. Pho Bang.
3. Go Thap Archaeological Area
The Go Thap archaeological site has been known since the late 19th century and in the early decades of the 20th century, some French researchers came here to survey and publish important discoveries about some traces of ancient architecture, statues, stone steles, and ancient scriptures... The Go Thap Archaeological Area is one of the Dong Thap tourist attractions that you should not miss!
4. Cao Lanh Temple of Literature
The establishment of Van Thanh Temple of Literature in Cao Lanh is a significant cultural event in the region aimed at encouraging people to participate in learning, enhancing knowledge, and training talents for society. At the same time, it restores and preserves the essence of Confucianism, which has deeply influenced the cultural background and mindset of the Vietnamese people through many generations.
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Unique tourist destinations
1. Dinh Yen Reed Mat Market
Dinh Yen Reed Mat Village is located about 28 km from the center of Dong Thap city. This area has a long-standing tradition of mat weaving. In the past, because during the day people were busy with farming or diligently weaving mats, it wasn't until the evening that mats were available for sale. The boat merchants also traded elsewhere during the day, returning in the evening to buy. Therefore, the mat market often convened at night amidst the thin smoke and chilly river breeze.
Nowadays, with much more convenient trading transportation, the ghostly atmosphere of the mat village market no longer exists. When visiting Dinh Yen, tourists can only explore the mat village during the daytime.
2. Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House can be considered a top tourist attraction in Dong Thap, attracting many tourists, especially foreigners, when visiting the province. The house was built by a wealthy Chinese merchant living in Sa Dec in 1985. The beautiful house harmoniously combines Eastern and Western architecture with delicate details. From the outside, the house resembles a French-style villa, but upon entering, visitors will be amazed by the distinctly Chinese architecture, adorned with gold-plated carvings and intricate designs.
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So why wait any longer? Pack your bags and head to these fascinating Dong Thap tourist destinations. If you're still hesitant, contact Mytour immediately via Hotline Mytour to let us help you arrange the most affordable and reputable tour packages!
