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The gentle and feminine beauty of Tra Su Mangrove @myhanh.hoang19
Located about 30 km from Chau Doc, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest is approximately 10 km from the Vietnam-Cambodia border, cultivated in a typical ecosystem model of the western Hau River wetland. Visitors are not only captivated by the natural surroundings of the shady melaleuca forest, but also get close to a variety of water birds and rare wildlife species. This place serves as a common habitat, a conservation area for many tropical species residing in this southwestern region of Vietnam.
Your tour of Tra Su Mangrove will be conducted on traditional three-leaf boats, guided by local women who will navigate you through the mangrove forest and introduce you to unique and interesting spots exclusive to this area. The guides are very friendly, so don't hesitate to ask them any questions or express your curiosity about the aquatic fauna, birds, or the history of Tra Su Mangrove. You're guaranteed to gain some fascinating insights!
The primary means of transportation throughout the tour are these traditional boats @andy.huynhz
Exploring the Tram Trà Sư Forest is incomplete without gliding through its waters on a boat. @quynhem
Imagine yourself seated on a boat, gently drifting through serene natural landscapes, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of urban life. Engulfed by the sounds of nameless birds echoing from the canopy of trees, the soft splashes of oars caressing the water, you'll undoubtedly feel tranquil, as if you've wandered into some mystical realm.
Is this the enchanted realm we've been seeking? @kylerin
Being an ecotourism destination, the Tram Trà Sư Forest teems with diverse aquatic and avian life. It's home to approximately 140 species of flora, with vast stretches of mangroves dominating its landscape. During your excursion, you're bound to encounter scenes of flocks of birds soaring over expansive water meadows or perched atop the swaying trunks. Many visitors are particularly captivated by the sight of white egrets gracefully descending onto the water's surface in search of food, a breathtaking moment frozen in time.
To reach the Trà Sư melaleuca forest, travelers often opt to travel by either coach or motorbike, heading directly from Saigon to Châu Đốc for convenient accommodation arrangements (if staying here for a few days), then proceeding to the melaleuca forest (about 30 km from Châu Đốc). Coach ticket prices typically range around 150,000 VND per person, quite affordable and convenient.
For those who enjoy adventure or intend to return on the same day, they often choose to travel to Trà Sư melaleuca forest by motorbike. This way, they can be more proactive (stopping wherever to explore and take photos), and fully enjoy the trip with their friends.
Latest prices for admission and services at Trà Sư melaleuca forest:
Upon entering, you will board a sampan, and here is when your mangrove forest exploration begins. A sampan can accommodate up to 3 to 5 people.
Pose to your heart's content. @bell.tran_
Throughout the journey, you can admire the scenery, comfortably sit at the bow of the sampan to feel the coolness, tranquility, observe various species of wetland birds (some resident species, can be seen year-round include: storks, herons, egrets, bitterns...) and diverse aquatic creatures here, experience the flooded forest space. You may even glimpse many villages of the nearby Khmer people, with unique craft villages such as honey beekeeping, palm sugar making, brocade weaving, and handicraft villages. The total cost of visiting the observation tower and meals will range from 120,000 to 150,000 VND per person.After 'docking', you can rest in the spacious resting huts, and begin the 'culinary exploration' journey here with a variety of local dishes. Some signature dishes include: sour soup with elephant ear fish and wildflowers, grilled snakehead fish, grilled field mouse...
Grilled snakehead fish paired with sour soup of wild linh fish and wild water lily buds – authentic dishes from the Southwest region @max.t90
The expenses are reasonable, pocket-friendly, which is another advantage for tourism businesses in the Tra Su cajuput forest.
Enjoying stunning scenery, indulging in glamorous 'Instagrammable' moments, and relishing delicious dishes without breaking the bank, Tra Su cajuput forest is indeed an ideal destination that offers affordability and charm!
3. Tra Su cajuput forest at its finest during the flood season
The beauty of Trà Sư Mangrove Forest peaks during the flood season, typically from September to November. During this period, the vibrant green of the cajeput trees harmonizes with the floating water lilies, creating a mesmerizing carpet-like spectacle. Glide through the waterways, and you'll feel as if you're traversing a velvety soft rug, an experience both soothing and exhilarating.
A colossal velvety carpet envelops Trà Sư Mangrove Forest. @internet
A lush expanse blanketed by verdant water lilies defines this forest. @aletrezzi
Trà Sư Mangrove Forest is at its most enchanting during the flood season. @nbaochau
