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Leaving Thuan Hung rice paper village, the tour group took a ferry to Tan Loc islet, known as the "sweet island" of the Western region.
Tan Loc Island, formerly known as Tam Tinh Island, signifies the connection between three provinces: An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho. Located in the middle of the Hau River, it was formed by the combined effect of alluvial deposits and sand from the Mekong River. Therefore, it is also known as Sa Chau Island (Sa Chau Island).
On the ferry traveling to Tan Loc islet.
When it was first formed, Tan Loc islet was just a barren land overgrown with reeds. Local residents cleared the land and mainly lived by collecting mussels, clams, and snails. Later, people shifted to fish farming by raising fish in rafts, and from then on, the islet was nicknamed "the fish village". Currently, Tan Loc islet has an area of 3,200 hectares, and its rich alluvial soil has become a valuable resource for developing diverse fruit orchards. From these orchards, residents have taken advantage of the opportunity to develop tourism, as a new highlight for Tan Loc islet.
Actor Quoc Truong experiences walking across the coconut bridge.
Travel blogger Vinh Gấu shared: "When we arrived at the island, there were many activities to experience, such as visiting guava orchards, rowing boats, and picking coconuts... What Vinh liked most was experiencing the very crispy, delicious, and naturally sweet guavas. These were arguably the best guavas I've ever eaten in the Mekong Delta, and the chili salt dip further enhanced the flavor. It's a pity they were wrapped in plastic bags to prevent insects and squirrels from eating them, so the whole group didn't have the chance to see the guavas 'bare' on the trees."
Tan Loc coconut garden through the lens of travel blogger Vinh Gấu.
After visiting the guava and pear orchard, the tour group moved on to Tan Loc Coconut Garden. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of fresh, delicious coconuts, with rows of unique, straight coconut trees winding through small canals. While visiting this coconut garden, visitors can relax on small boats, gliding through the cool coconut groves and admiring the natural beauty of the Mekong Delta. Tan Loc Coconut Garden boasts a diverse variety of coconuts, from fire coconuts and pineapple coconuts to Siamese coconuts. Enjoying fresh, delicious coconuts directly from the garden is sure to be a delightful and satisfying experience for all visitors.
Paddling a canoe through rows of coconut trees is an experience you should try when you come here.
Everyone is excited about the wonderful experiences here.
"It's very cool here, the coconut trees have large, wide canopies, and the sunlight shining through makes it look beautiful. Interspersed among them are waterways, and Vinh and his friends paddled their boats past the coconut groves, which was very picturesque. The coconuts here are sweet and refreshing, and enjoying them in this setting is truly delightful," Travel Blogger Vinh Gấu excitedly added.
Besides the experiences in the countryside, Vinh Gấu and his friends were also impressed by the local cuisine. Dishes like banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake), chicken salad, crispy fried fish, and banh bo (Vietnamese steamed rice cake) look familiar but have a unique flavor found only in this region.
Tourism beauty queen Huynh Thuy Vi looks charming amidst a coconut grove.
Beauty queen Huynh Thuy Vi and actor Quoc Truong at Tan Loc coconut garden.
The steamed rice cakes here aren't too sweet and are very addictive.
Additional information:
Amazing Tour is a series of destination promotion tours initiated by Travellive Media Group since 2013. To date, Amazing Tour has collaborated with international tourism promotion agencies such as South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Turkey, and Taiwan, successfully organizing experiential tours to promote tourism and quickly making a strong impression.
Amazing Tour features a fresh and youthful format, aiming to inspire travel enthusiasts to explore the world. Each program includes practical activities designed to provide information on services and destinations based on the real-life experiences of celebrities, influential figures in the tourism industry, and photographers.
Following the success of the first domestic road trip, the Amazing Tour 8 program, "Returning to the Land of White Rice and Clear Water," is organized by Travellive Media Group in collaboration with the Can Tho City Tourism Development Center. The program will take place from August 28th to August 30th, 2023, with partners including THACO AUTO brand vehicles and the Sheraton Can Tho Hotel.
