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Summer sunlight floods from North to South. Now, plan your trip to the Western region of Southern Vietnam to not miss the most beautiful moments of summer! Vntrip.vn will suggest Western region travel destinations for you to have a meaningful and unforgettable journey.
1. Tra Su Melaleuca Forest (An Giang tourism)
Tra Su Melaleuca Forest is an ecotourism destination in the Western region, located about 30km from Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, covering nearly 850ha. The forest is covered with green melaleuca trees, beneath which are densely-packed water lilies. Visitors will sit on a boat to venture deep into the forest. Inside the forest, tourists will encounter various birds perched on tree branches, clusters of cattails, and lotus flowers on the water surface. The boat driver will stop in the middle of the forest for visitors to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and capture the breathtaking scenery.
2. Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho)
Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho operates from the early morning until 8-9 a.m., covering over half a kilometer. The market sells specialty fruits of Can Tho such as coconut, lime, orange, pineapple... depending on the season. Additionally, many boats sell various essential items for gardeners such as fuel, salt, fish sauce, medicine, snacks... Due to the demand of visitors, some boats also sell pho, hu tieu, and appetizers... The unique feature of Cai Rang Floating Market is that it gathers on the river and the boats do not have advertising signs; instead, vendors hang their products on a pole or the boat's prow.
3. Tam Binh Fruit Garden (Vinh Long)
Vinh Long has long been famous for its fruit orchards, with lush green foliage and sweet ripe fruits throughout the four seasons. The province boasts many renowned fruit gardens, often appearing on the list of Mekong Delta garden tour destinations. Among them, Tam Binh Fruit Garden in Vinh Long is a must-visit. The garden features various fruit trees such as orange, mango, durian, mangosteen, dragon fruit, and strawberries... Particularly, the oranges here are known for their sweet, fragrant taste.
4. Thoi Son Islet (Tien Giang)
Thoi Son Islet is located in the downstream of the Tien River, Thoi Son Commune, My Tho City, Tien Giang Province. When visiting this Mekong Delta waterways tour destination, you will take a boat ride along narrow canals surrounded by coconut trees. Here, the scorching heat of summer seems to cease to exist, leaving only fresh, cool air and the sincere hospitality of the locals.
The locals here make a living by growing fruit trees, beekeeping for honey, fishing, and aquaculture. Therefore, visitors can stroll through lush fruit orchards, enjoy honey tea, listen to traditional music performances, and immerse themselves in the daily life atmosphere of the gardeners. Moreover, you can purchase various fruits right at the orchards.
5. U Minh Ha National Park (Ca Mau)
At U Minh Ha National Park, you'll witness the vast expanse of melaleuca forests spreading endlessly from the 24m high observation tower. Moreover, visitors can glide on the deep green waters covered with thick, dense water lilies, advancing into the deep and profound melaleuca forest. Here, you'll have the opportunity to see the sunlight penetrating through each leaf, trunk of the melaleuca trees, occasionally catching glimpses of fluttering wings. All of this creates an incredibly peaceful and wild scenery.
“Where to go for Western region travel?” The answer is in this article. These destinations will give you a sense of a serene, simple yet unique water region that cannot be confused with any other locality.
