Fruit roads of the river region

Tan Lap Floating Village, Long An

Located on Dong Thap Muoi land, Long An province, close to the Cambodian border and only 5 km from Binh Hiep border gate, Tan Lap floating village attracts tourists by the cool green color of the forest and diverse nature. To enter the floating village, you have to take a rowboat or a canoe, going downstream along Rach Rung to pass lotus and water lily growing areas. On the journey, you will pass through the vast cajuput forest, with the green color of duckweed floating on the water surface. This is an interesting destination for you to have the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, learn about the ecosystem of the rare remaining wetland.

The highlight of Tan Lap Floating Village tourist area is the 1 meter wide, 5 km long concrete road through the forest with many turns. Along both sides of the road are tall cajuput trees, forming a mysterious fence, interspersed with sunlight. Stepping in here, you feel like entering a cool, natural air-conditioned area, freely breathing and leisurely walking on the long road. This is an ideal photo spot for many young people.

Coming to Tan Lap floating village, you can also enjoy Western specialties such as chicken hotpot with giang leaves, sour hotpot with snakehead fish, crispy fried linh fish, braised perch, stir-fried eel with turmeric... and have the opportunity to explore the cultural identity of local residents through traditional crafts such as wood carving, boat building... or listen to traditional music.

The capital of fruit trees and ornamental pots in Ben Tre

Cai Mon - Cho Lach in Ben Tre province has been recognized by the Vietnam Book of Records as the largest fruit tree breeding site in the country. From Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, you cross Rach Mieu bridge, follow provincial road 884 to Tien Thuy market, Chau Thanh district, continue by high-speed tourist boat for 1 hour to reach Cai Mon canal.

Coming to this peaceful river area, you will admire the flower and tree seedling road, along with many other craft villages. Cai Mon has many places to rest and entertain according to the garden tourism model and you can visit the planting, nursery and bonsai making areas. Thousands of households grow traditional flowers such as marigolds, bougainvillea, dahlias, carnations... like country artists painting a multi-colored picture. In addition, you can also admire rare bonsai trees, hundreds of years old or trees shaped by artisans like flying dragons and dancing phoenixes.

Lai Vung pink grapefruit garden, Dong Thap

Known as the largest pink tangerine kingdom in the country, many people often come to Lai Vung pink tangerine garden, Dong Thap first to satisfy their curiosity, then enjoy the sweet taste of the ripe pink tangerines hanging lushly on the branches. Lai Vung pink tangerine garden is about 5 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City and is a place that has attracted a lot of attention recently.

Crossing the small wooden bridges, you will find yourself lost in the middle of a tangerine forest, with ripe fruits surrounding your head and falling at your feet. With thousands of tangerine trees laden with fruit, you just need to reach out and immediately pick ripe fruits from the branches. When peeling the tangerine and putting each segment into your mouth, you will feel a light sweet and sour taste. Some people also mix tangerine juice with honey and add ice to drink as a refreshing drink that can quickly cool down the summer heat. The tangerines here are carefully cared for and watered a lot, so the fruits are even, large and sweet.

Tan Quy Dong Flower Village, Dong Thap

Located on the banks of the fertile Tien River, Tan Quy Dong has long been associated with the name of the famous Sa Dec flower village. One of the most impressive things that makes visitors remember forever is the ancient song of the farmers echoing while taking care of the blooming flowers. People are also fascinated by the Sa Dec flower village with its diverse carpet of colors decorated with flowers and ornamental plants such as mai chieu thuy, pine amber, mai vang, nguyet quoi, chrysanthemum, marigold...

Not a masterpiece of nature, but thanks to the love and passion for flowers and ornamental plants of artisans in the alluvial river region, Sa Dec flower village has become one of the largest ornamental flower barns in the Southern region. Coming here, you also have the opportunity to learn about the diverse world of flowers, their origins and the stories woven with flowers behind them.

More information:

• Itinerary: Ho Chi Minh City - N2 Road - Tan Lap, Long An - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Lai Vung - Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh City. The first day visit Tan Lap and stay overnight in Sa Dec. The second day visit Tan Quy Dong flower village, Lai Vung pink grapefruit garden, then return to Cai Mon to visit the flower market before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Specialties: When coming to the West, you should enjoy the countryside specialties such as roasted field mouse, grilled snakehead fish, perch with young lotus buds, banh xeo with chopsticks, snakehead fish porridge hotpot...
• Note: Prepare mosquito repellent because there are many mosquitoes in the countryside. Bring a raincoat if you ride a motorbike because it may rain suddenly. Wear full protective gear when traveling.

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