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Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area
Unlike other eco-tourism destinations, Xeo Quyt offers a rich blend of activities: visiting historical and cultural sites, exploring lotus fields and unique plant life, and participating in traditional games, cooking,... Located not too far from Saigon, if you're planning a weekend getaway, why not visit Xeo Quyt?
Check-in amidst the mangrove forest at Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area. @botayto
1. Route to Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area and Important Notes
To make your trip smoother, here are some pointers on the route, ticket prices, and essential items to prepare!
1.1 Address and Ticket Prices
Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area
Ticket prices at the entrance of Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area are quite affordable: only 20,000 VND per trip. However, to explore the pristine jungle inside, you'll need to pay an additional 15,000 VND. Other services such as fishing: 200,000 VND, and bicycle rental: 1,000 VND - 30,000 VND.
Admission prices to visit Xeo Quyt are not too expensive. @giulia.pompili
1.2 Directions and Transportation to Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area
The quickest route to Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area is via the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong/DT01 expressway and national highway 1A. Specifically, you'll follow Le Trong Tan Street to Dai Han Boulevard, continue towards Tan Tao Street to Trung Luong Expressway, then take DT650/DT850 to My Long and My Hiep.
The most common means of transportation to Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area include:
There are plenty of transportation options to get to Dong Thap and visit Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area. @nhung_3175
1.3 Best Time to Visit Xeo Quyt?
Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area, Dong Thap
In October and November, when the water level rises, the fun lies in boating across the flooded fields, watching the graceful white egrets soar, and savoring authentic local delicacies, true to the Mekong Delta's culinary tradition.
August - lotus season, or in October and November annually are the ideal times to visit Xeo Quyt. @niningo94
2. What to Explore at Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area?
No need to spend time visiting multiple places, as Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area offers plenty of enticing activities and picturesque spots for 'Instagrammable' check-ins. Moreover, Xeo Quyt boasts proud historical relics. Let's list down the activities to experience here!
2.1 Historical and Cultural Sites
Leveraging its natural landscape of lush primary forests and mangrove swamps, Xeo Quyt became a strategic base for the people of Dong Thap during the resistance against the United States from 1960 to 1975. Today, Xeo Quyt has been honored as a national historical relic and preserves numerous traces of history, including the guerrilla combat bases marked with 'Z' and 'L', meeting rooms and bunkers of revolutionary soldiers, and the helicopter-defying grenade launch site.
Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area
Some historical artifacts from the anti-American resistance at Xeo Quyt. @kimtrang5311
2.2 Enjoying the Scenery and Fun Activities
heading to Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area
Moreover, gliding through the flooded melaleuca forest on a paddleboat is a favorite pastime for many nature enthusiasts. Sitting at the bow of the boat, surrounded by calm waters, lush green duckweed, and overhead the verdant canopy of melaleuca trees, with gentle sunlight filtering through, we immediately feel a sense of tranquility. This setting also serves as a highly sought-after photo background at Xeo Quyt!
On the other hand, inside the primary forest of Xeo Quyt, amateur botanists can marvel at species only found in the Red Book, such as box turtles, common water monitors, and more. Combining a diverse botanical ecosystem with beautiful natural scenery, it's no wonder Xeo Quyt is always an ideal choice for weekend getaways in the Mekong Delta.
The lotus pond here is incredibly beautiful, a popular 'Instagrammable' spot. @angie____photography
2.3 What to Eat and Where at Xeo Quyt?
While cruising through the melaleuca forest, you can immediately join in the activity of pulling up fishing nets and catching fish. Alternatively, within the ecotourism area, there are places for fishing with plump, healthy fish. The catch will be directly prepared into various rustic Mekong Delta dishes such as mango fish sauce fried fish, and straw-grilled elephant ear fish. But if you're not inclined towards this activity, don't worry, Xeo Quyt always offers plenty of specialty dishes in its restaurants!
If you want to extend your visit to Xeo Quyt or simply got carried away with the fun and lost track of time, then book a hotel near the Xeo Quyt Historical Site for accommodation. Some budget hotels with good room service here include:
Hotel rental prices will be even cheaper if you hunt for bookings on the Mytour app or website! Confirm your itinerary and quickly access now to enjoy the best deals for you!
Enjoy fresh, cool, and refreshing lotus salad. @daje.onhand
3. Other famous attractions in Dong Thap
In addition to Xeo Quyt tourist area, Dong Thap is also a land of beautiful landscapes, sacred spiritual places, and many other attractive activities. Therefore, after exploring Xeo Quyt, make sure to visit:
The checkerboard pattern garden in the 'Instagrammable' Sa Dec flower village. @viinphan
Xeo Quyt tourist area
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