Exploring the Enchanting Mekong Delta During Floating Season

Like clockwork, whenever the floating season arrives, travel enthusiasts flock to the Mekong Delta to uncover its fascinating wonders.

Discovering the Charms of Mekong Delta During Floating Season

The floating season in the Mekong Delta typically used to occur around July, August, and September. However, in recent years, due to delayed rainy seasons, it usually starts in September and ends in November.

1. Tràm Chim – Paradise of the Floating Season

Each year, as the waters rise, Tràm Chim adorns itself in vibrant hues and dances to the rhythm of nature. Instead of opting for dawn, you can embark on your journey in the afternoon to relish the magnificent landscapes. Come evening, you can set out to untangle nets and cast fishing lines. Setting up nets during the floating season is quite simple; just row your boat straight and release the nets. After about an hour, return to find ingredients for a late-night porridge. The night gently passes in promising slumber, heralding an exciting new day.

During the season of flooded waters, the serene blossoming of lotus flowers can be witnessed everywhere. Strolling along the riverbanks or gliding through the water on a boat, amidst the scent of lotus blossoms, one can truly feel a sense of tranquility and contentment within.

2. Lush Water Hyacinth Blankets at Tra Su Bamboo Forest

Every October and November, travelers from all over flock to the peaceful and verdant Tra Su Bamboo Forest. After sailing deep into the forest on a boat, as the boat navigates through the waterways, it leads you to the most beautiful area of the forest, where the water's surface is completely covered by lush water hyacinths.

The boats are equipped with traditional conical hats for photography or protection against the forest's inhabitants. Drifting along to the gentle voice of the boatwoman, you can reach out and touch the water hyacinths just above the water's surface, admiring the vibrant yellow water lilies. If you visit in the early morning or evening, you may witness flocks of birds dispersing throughout the area before returning to their nests.

3. Vast Water Rice Valley of Ta Pa

Ta Pa Fields in Tri Ton District, An Giang, during the flood season resemble an expansive carpet with vibrant green rice fields and tall, sturdy palm trees standing tall against the blue sky. When viewed from above, Ta Pa appears as a vast expanse of green rice fields, interspersed with towering palm trees.

Tà Pạ Field is renowned as the most unique terraced field in the Mekong Delta. Standing on the hill, one can admire the lush green color of the ripening rice fields, resembling the golden hue of awaiting harvest.

4. Búng Bình Thiên Sky Mirror Lake

The first impression Búng Bình Thiên offers is a serene and cool sensation amidst a vast expanse of greenery that captivates the eyes. It is a vast expanse of water, created by the miraculous hand of nature. During the flood season, the water rises, covering an area of ​​about 900 hectares. It can be said that this is the largest natural freshwater lake in the West. Búng provides a large amount of freshwater all year round for the residents of the region and is also home to various indigenous fish species.

The landscape of Búng is very spacious, with gentle breezes blowing from all directions. When the flood season arrives, the stilt houses of some residents living by the lake are submerged under the surrounding lush green trees, resembling a watercolor painting, with grass, flowers, and leaves embroidered on a dreamy blue and white background.

5. Sunrise over Thị Tường Lagoon

Thị Tường Lagoon appears on the map as a bulging sphere in the middle, with two slightly narrow ends divided into inner lagoon, middle lagoon, and outer lagoon. The lagoon is 10km long, with the widest part being about 2km. The lagoon connects to the Gulf of Thailand through the Mỹ Bình River. This is a brackish water area suitable for clams, crabs, and shrimps to thrive, so most people here make a living by aquaculture. Walking on the vast lagoon surface, you can see small stilt houses spaced about 100m apart. These are the homes where households watch over their dozens of traps catching shrimp, fish, crabs, and clams. Visiting the Mekong Delta without spending a night on Thị Tường Lagoon would be a great omission.

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Source: Mytour Travel Guide