Vibrant green mangrove forests during the floating season

The floating season not only brings abundant aquatic resources to the Mekong Delta residents but also adorns the mangrove forests in the West with a vivid green hue.

Exploring the vibrant mangrove forests during the floating season in the Western region

Trà Sư Mangrove Forest

Located in Van Gao commune, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province, Trà Sư is one of the most beautiful mangrove forests in the Western region, covering an area of 850 hectares.

Part of the national specialized forest system with abundant natural resources, Trà Sư mangrove forest is home to approximately 70 bird species, 36 mammal species, 10 fish species, and over 140 species of various plants.

Thanks to nature's favor, this place has become a captivating tourist spot, especially during the flood season. Visitors will be mesmerized by the pristine beauty of lush green mangrove forests.

Sitting on a boat, meandering through the canals, inhaling the refreshing, cool air, and immersing oneself in the tall, lush green foliage. Especially at dusk, the mangrove forest becomes even more beautiful with the last rays of sunlight peeking through the leaves. Flocks of chirping birds flying back to their nests create a lively atmosphere in the otherwise tranquil forest.

Tan Lap Mangrove Forest

Located about 15 km south of the Cambodia border, Tan Lap Mangrove Forest is in Moc Hoa district, Long An province, 120 km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Covering an area of 135 hectares with a buffer zone of 500 hectares, this area is planned to develop a characteristic eco-tourism zone of Long An province and the Dong Thap Muoi floodplain in general.

Tan Lap Mangrove Forest is one of the top 10 most visited eco-tourism sites in Vietnam. During the flood season, the area is covered in a vast green hue from rice fields, lotus ponds, and stretches of mangrove forests.

Visitors to Tan Lap Floating Village can explore a 5 km trail through the mangrove forest, marveling at the beauty of the towering, cool green mangrove clusters. Visitors can also take a boat ride to explore the beautiful scenery of the marshes, capturing the beautiful moments of blooming lotus and gunflower fields.

Moreover, indulging in the distinctive cuisine of the Mekong Delta such as sour soup with snakehead fish, braised carp in clay pot, grilled salt and chili field mice... is also an exciting experience not to be missed by travelers.

Gao Giong Mangrove Forest

Gao Giong Mangrove Forest is part of the Gao Giong eco-tourism area, located in Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap province.

During the flood season, the road to Gao Giong is covered in a vast green hue from various tropical trees. The main attraction of Gao Giong is the bird sanctuary - a gathering place for over 15 beautiful and rare bird species, such as storks, herons, cranes, and egrets... To reach the bird sanctuary, visitors travel by boat from the entrance, gliding along the small canal covered with lush green water hyacinth.

Here, visitors also have the opportunity to conquer the 18-meter-high observation tower. From the tower, you can gaze far into the distance, capturing the complete beauty of the sprawling mangrove forest with its lush greenery.

Visiting Gao Giong to admire the birds, savoring rustic countryside dishes, and immersing oneself in the cool greenery of the mangrove forest to forget the worries of everyday life.

Xeo Quyt Mangrove Forest

The historical relic site - Xeo Quyt Mangrove Forest in Cao Lanh district, Dong Thap province, covering an area of ​​over 20 hectares, is planned for preservation as a revolutionary historical site.

Here, during the flood season, visitors can venture deep into the mangrove forest on small three-leafed boats. Visitors will witness the towering, golden-trunked, long-standing mangrove trees immersed in the cool, refreshing water.

Xeo Quyt Mangrove Forest may not be as vast as other mangrove forests in the Mekong Delta, but it still retains the characteristics of marshy, flooded areas with captivating green forest patches, the melodious chirping of birds perched on branches, and the sound of fish splashing beneath the water's surface.

Additionally, visitors here have the opportunity to learn about the intense resistance war against the United States through the historical relics preserved in the base.

U Minh Thuong Mangrove Forest

U Minh Thượng National Park, situated in U Minh Thượng district, Kiên Giang province, is approximately 70 km away from Rạch Giá city.

Exploring U Minh forest during the flood season allows visitors to fully appreciate the beauty of the 'sacred flooded forest' described by writer Đoàn Giỏi in the novel 'Southern Forest Land.'

U Minh Thượng is a very unique flooded forest area, situated on a thick layer of peat, giving this area a dark color. To explore the entire forest area, the only way is for visitors to sit on small boats and navigate through the channels leading into the forest.

A fascinating destination in U Minh Thượng that tourists must visit is Trảng Chim – a gathering place for over a hundred rare bird species. To reach Trảng Chim, you have to conquer the swaying suspension bridges, a characteristic of the Southwest region.

In U Minh, it's not just about the mangrove trees; interspersed among them are fields of tall grass, creating a colorful and wild natural landscape.

Vị Thủy Mangrove Forest

Approximately 9 km southeast of Vị Thanh town, Vị Thủy Mangrove Forest belongs to Vĩnh Tường commune, Vị Thủy district, Hậu Giang province. Covering an area of about 200 hectares, this place has become an ecological area that fully embodies the characteristic elements of marshy, flooded regions.

Similar to other mangrove forests in the South, when visiting Vị Thủy Mangrove Forest, tourists will discover the beauty of winding forest trails on small three-leafed boats. Surrounding them are towering mangrove trees, with lush green water hyacinths covering the water's surface. The wild natural scenery brings a refreshing, cool, and tranquil feeling.

After leisurely exploring the beautiful mangrove forest scenery, tourists can also indulge in various local specialties and listen to traditional music performances to experience the lifestyle of the people in the Mekong Delta.

Source: Phước Bình/Zing News

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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour