Khanh Linh (28 years old), a Hanoi girl living in Ho Chi Minh City, had a surprising journey to discover Tan Lap Floating Village. Unlike many people, Linh's passion for traveling is not simply to conquer new things but also a way for her to find a sense of safety and familiarity.
Travel to feel connected to the world around you, to see that you are not alone.
Unexpected journey opens up unforgettable experiences
Khanh Linh has long cherished the dream of visiting Tan Lap Floating Village. After a business trip to the West in 2020, Linh fell in love with the wild beauty of this land. During nearly 5 years living in Ho Chi Minh City, she has constantly searched for information about Tan Lap Floating Village on travel forums.
One morning, the invitation "Are you free tomorrow morning? Let's go to Tan Lap Floating Village?" made her agree immediately. Without any expectation or preparation, it was a trip that gave the female tourist a memorable experience.
About 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City, it only takes a short travel time to enjoy the green space at Tan Lap Floating Village.
Khanh Linh and her companion's journey to Tan Lap Floating Village was also very interesting. On the way from Ho Chi Minh City to the tourist area, the weather was sunny but in the middle of the journey, it started to rain and wind strongly. They stopped at a rest stop, ate a plate of sour fish rice, took a nap, then the sky cleared up again. When they arrived, the weather was beautiful and everything was peaceful and deserted.
Khanh Linh shared: "I don't know if my friends are excited, but I'm super happy. It's like the feeling of a child finally getting something they've wanted for a long time. The most impressive thing when I arrived here was that everything was quite deserted and peaceful. Maybe because it hasn't been exploited for tourism much yet, and maybe because the day I went was a weekday."
This place is like a watercolor painting, so beautiful!
A moment of peace in the heart of Dong Thap Muoi
Coming to Tan Lap Floating Village, visitors will feel like they are lost in a vivid ink painting in the heart of Dong Thap Muoi. Here, nature bestows a wild and strangely peaceful beauty. Visitors will be immersed in the fresh air, listen to the chirping of birds and feel the cool breeze from the green fields.
Perhaps that is why Tan Lap Floating Village is likened to a “green gem” in the middle of a flooded land. During the flood season, the whole countryside seems to be wearing a new coat, floating on the vast water surface. Looking down from above, Tan Lap Floating Village looks like a giant boat drifting in the middle of a sea of rice.
Tan Lap Floating Village is considered a "green gem" in the middle of a flooded land.
According to the local people, Tan Lap Floating Village used to be a land flooded all year round. Therefore, the people here have a unique way of life, adapting to the harsh natural conditions. They built houses on high mounds, creating a floating village in the middle of the river. Coming to Tan Lap Floating Village, visitors not only explore the natural beauty but also have the opportunity to learn about the culture and life of the local people.
Activities not to be missed
At Tan Lap Floating Village, Khanh Linh participated in many interesting activities. She bought a combo tour of three main spots for 180,000 VND, including exploring the lotus pond and gun pond by motorboat, rowing on a sampan into the cajuput forest and conquering the forest route with the famous X-shaped bridge. However, what she enjoyed most was the moment of resting at the sampan stop. The space there was cool, gentle, peaceful, with only the sound of wind and birds, creating a feeling of absolute relaxation.
Rowing a sampan to enjoy the cool, gentle, peaceful space, with only the sound of wind and birds
"Rowing a sampan on the river amidst the cajuput forest in Tan Lap Floating Village is one of my favorite experiences. The sound of flowing water, chirping birds and the scent of cajuput trees create a soothing melody, helping me to completely relax and feel connected to nature," she said excitedly.
Advice for first-time visitors to Tan Lap Floating Village
Khanh Linh shared that, to have beautiful photos at Tan Lap Floating Village, visitors should wear light-colored clothes such as white or beige to stand out against the lush green forest. If you go on a sunny day, don't forget to bring a hat and sunscreen. In case of rain, consider carefully before going because the roads can be slippery. And especially, bring mosquito repellent to confidently explore the forest paths.
Take in the lush green of nature
Visitors can choose to ride a motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City like Khanh Linh, or book tours on Klook or KKday for about 1.7 million VND/adult. KKday allows buying tickets for one person, while Klook requires buying for two or more people. There are also hotels and restaurants for visitors to stay overnight, with attractive local specialties.
"The Melaleuca forest is what makes Tan Lap Floating Village more attractive than other tourist destinations. I think this is also a unique feature of the river scenery of the West that tourists can easily experience by visiting Tan Lap Floating Village," Khanh Linh said.
