Summary of tourism festivals, tourism events in the year

Overview of Tra Su Melaleuca Forest

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, also known as the submerged green kingdom of the Southwest ecological region, is known as the "rich green museum of the country of rivers", and is one of the submerged ecological complexes combined with eco-tourism that possesses the most original and majestic beauty remaining of the Western wetland ecosystem of the 20th - 21st centuries. With an impressive area extending proudly among the windy plains, the forest brings a fresh and poetic ecological space with a cool wet climate all year round. This is not only a place to preserve colorful duckweed mats and priceless giant bird sanctuaries, but also a convergence point of the art of landscape planning for typical Melaleuca forest tourism, creating a strong attraction to explore and enjoy for tourists from all over.

Located in An Cu commune, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest appears like a living natural museum with a perfect combination between a majestic population of thousands of Melaleuca trees and lush green spaces of extremely delicate, sloping duckweed carpets. The pristine forest and the brilliant calm water of the canal surrounding the vast forest not only create a magnificent scene but also provide a spacious, absolutely fresh atmosphere for enjoyment and relaxation activities. Visitors to An Cu commune will enjoy the relaxing feeling of canoeing in the middle of the forest filled with the sounds of the chirping of forest birds, traditional natural music and admiring the unique natural landscape complex that is being strictly exploited and preserved under the direct management of the local Management Board.

Outstanding attractions in Tra Su Melaleuca Forest

Ten thousand steps bamboo bridge

This is a unique and ecological architectural masterpiece of the wetland, honored for possessing the record for the longest bamboo bridge through the forest in Vietnam today. The project space is spread out with a green campus that can accommodate tens of thousands of people, featuring a long, winding strip of rustic bamboo bridges embracing the heart of the old Melaleuca forest, lifting visitors' steps to reflect in the brilliant clear water covered with duckweed. With a prime location open all day long, this poetic bridge is not only the soul of discovery in the center of the forest but also a wonderful cultural rendezvous located directly opposite the windy mountain in Van Giao commune.

Observation lookout

The observation tower appears like a natural witness made of concrete rising straight between the forest canopy, known as one of the highest towers in the Melaleuca forest with excellent views. The building has a unique tall tower shape that simulates the architecture of a traditional forestry watchtower combined harmoniously with a sophisticated modern telescope system. With the sightseeing ticket price included in the entrance fee, visitors to Van Giao commune will have the opportunity to admire the proud tower and experience a panoramic view of the entire green flood plain, large and small, extremely romantic.

Pigeon Pier

Pigeon wharf is a group of poetic natural landscapes hidden among the white mist all year round, imbued with the wild and beautiful imprint of the rivers and waters of the border region. This place has elegant winding paths around the clear freshwater wharf, combined with undulating bird nests and colorful flocks of pigeons. With completely free sightseeing and photography fees, this prestigious boat wharf in Van Giao commune offers a completely relaxing space and convenient boat shuttle service throughout the journey to explore the vast nature.

Tra Su Bridge Kieu

Kieu Tra Su Bridge is one of the most majestic and profound architectural works of art in the river region, proudly located on a windy canal. The bridge is elaborately connected with rustic wooden slats like a sturdy natural road, opening up a panoramic view embracing all the thousands of flat, multi-colored water hyacinth carpets. Visitors to Van Giao commune will be able to walk across cool bridges under the shade of cajuput trees and enjoy the rare submerged ecosystem meticulously transplanted by nature.

Melaleuca forest food area

Melaleuca forest food court

The Melaleuca forest food court appears as a true culinary entertainment paradise, where the natural water flowing into the rich canal is associated with the anecdote of the Western seafood stream that once flowed through the majestic trees. This famous place has a bustling system of stilt houses and a series of stimulating experiences to learn about the flavors of the countryside. With basic a la carte ticket prices according to regulations, the dynamic ecological experience facility in Van Giao commune always ensures absolute safety and brings passionate youth movies to young people.

Natural bird sanctuary

This is a unique and natural masterpiece of the Melaleuca forest complex, honored as one of the most pristine shelters of Tra Su today. The bird sanctuary space is spread out with water trails and a vast majestic forest, featuring images of tens of thousands of stork nests and sesbania nests meticulously crafted from sturdy blocks of tree branches and a system of walls and forest domes meticulously inlaid with millions of colorful natural foliage in Van Giao commune.

Here are suggestions for some other interesting experiential activities at Tra Su Melaleuca Forest:

Enjoy grilled snakehead fish and watch the sunset: Leisurely choose a spacious corner of the restaurant to enjoy the aromatic flavor of grilled snakehead fish while admiring the sunlight falling on the romantic river.
Experience traveling by rowing boat system: Book cruise tickets departing from the central station to slowly glide through misty duckweed mats and watch the rainbow light emanating from the giant forests at dawn.
See the panoramic view of the green forest from the bamboo bridge path: Stroll on the bamboo bridge suspended in the middle of the winding forest path to fully capture the pristine beauty of the green valley at the foot of the majestic forest.

Best time to travel

The most ideal time to plan to fully explore this flooded paradise lasts from September to November every year, when the cajuput forest officially enters the busy flood season, the source water flows in abundance and the green duckweed carpet is convenient for canoe surfing and natural scenery. This period of time brings an absolutely spacious and windy atmosphere for strolling activities at Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge, taking in the full view at the Observation Watch or taking free photos at the windy Pigeon Wharf. Tourists coming to Van Giao commune during these high-water months will enjoy the ultimate feeling of relaxation when walking in the middle of the forest filled with the sounds of chirping birds, easily connecting travel schedules between pristine subdivisions and enjoying the rich culinary source of grilled snakehead fish under thoughtful management and support from local service establishments.

Travel information

Flight routes to the Western region

Can Tho International Airport

Can Tho International Airport

Can Tho International Airport is the largest air traffic hub in the West for tourists to access Tra Su Melaleuca Forest in Van Giao commune. With convenient travel distance, from the airport you can easily catch shuttle buses along Highway 91 to return to the rich green kingdom. Landing in Can Tho early in the morning will give you enough time to admire the rustic architecture of the Pigeon Wharf or Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge and enjoy the open space of the forest before the crowds of people arrive at noon.

From the Central & Southern Regions: Airlines such as Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air operate daily flights from Hanoi, Da Nang, Hai Phong to Can Tho, creating extremely favorable conditions for travelers from far away to come to Van Giao commune area.
International: Direct flights from neighboring countries to Can Tho airport are the top choice for international tourists who want to explore the pristine natural treasures at Tra Su Melaleuca Forest through a system of professional pick-up and drop-off services.

Train to the Western region

Saigon Station (Main Transfer Station)

Choosing to travel by train to Saigon Station on the North - South railway line is an interesting journey for those who love the feeling of nostalgia. From this central station, visitors will continue to travel by car or long-distance bus along the Western highways to the ecological center of Van Giao commune. The modern train carriage system with wide open windows helps you fully absorb the rich natural landscape and peaceful lifestyle of the Southern region along both sides of the tracks.

After leaving the station, you can easily access high-quality public transport or buses to continue your journey to the magnificent flooded area. Reputable taxi companies are always on duty at the station lobby and the busy inter-provincial bus station system, ensuring your transfer journey is always smooth and safe when heading towards the famous tourist area located in the middle of the romantic Melaleuca forest.

Passenger cars and buses going to river areas

High-class sleeper bus and Limousine system

Inter-provincial bus routes and high-quality passenger cars are the most popular and economical means of getting to Van Giao commune. In particular, high-quality limousine routes operating continuously with high frequency are the top choice, bringing you to a stop right at the entrance to Tra Su Melaleuca Forest. If you want a more luxurious and private space, Limousine cars with high-quality leather interiors and a comfortable air conditioning system will provide the most relaxing travel experience on the way back to the border eco-tourism center.

In addition, reputable bus companies such as Hung Cuong or Hue Nghia provide flexible shuttle services from many provinces and cities to Van Giao commune. With a team of professional drivers and a tight departure schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., you can completely proactively arrange time for your journey to explore and admire your scenic spots in the most convenient way.

Internal transportation in Van Giao commune

To conveniently visit Tra Su Melaleuca Forest and nearby scenic spots such as Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge or Observation Watch, visitors can choose the following means:

Internal tour buses: A fleet of shuttle buses strictly managed by the tourist area management board is always ready to serve tourists continuously at the port gate area to move safely on the road leading to the Melaleuca forest.
Local taxi: Major taxi companies such as Mai Linh Taxi or Sao Do Taxi are always on duty at the parking area outside the forest, providing civilized and safe transportation options for tourists when visiting the poetic Tra Su thousand thousand.

Rent a self-driving motorbike:

Motorbike rental service for Chau Doc: Price from 100,000 VND/day | Providing new cars, supporting car delivery and reception at hotels or bus stations for backpackers who want to explore the pristine land and water on their own.
Mr Tum Nui Sam motorbike rental: Simple procedures, helmet included and guided route to visit scenic spots around the magnificent Tra Su cajuput forest area.

Accommodation information

Luxury (4–5 star hotels)

Dang Khoa 1 Chau Doc Hotel

Dang Khoa 1 Chau Doc Hotel

Dang Khoa 1 Chau Doc Hotel is located in a busy area directly connected to the scenic cluster of Sam Mountain, meeting high quality standards with a modern and luxurious architectural style. The hotel owns a system of bedrooms facing the city and fields with open views embracing the entire spiritual land of Chau Doc, along with standard services such as an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and spacious campus. From this building, you can easily move through arterial roads to visit Tra Su Melaleuca Forest in Van Giao commune. With prices fluctuating reasonably depending on room type, this is the ideal accommodation choice for tourists who love comfort, professional service and want to conveniently move between tourist destinations.

Contact phone number: ☎ 0296 3861 625

Dong Xuyen Hotel

Dong Xuyen Hotel is present as a symbol of a standard luxury central hotel in An Giang, providing a sophisticated and cozy accommodation space independent of the isolated resort style of resorts. According to reputable booking sites such as Traveloka and Booking.com, this hotel building offers a full range of self-contained amenities in the building including a fitness center, European and Asian restaurant and large conference hall with prices ranging from 850,000 - 1,600,000 VND/night. Staying at this traditional hotel model helps visitors both enjoy full comfort and easily and flexibly connect with ecological attractions in Van Giao commune and surrounding areas in the most convenient way.

Contact phone number: ☎ 0296 3942 263

If you want more high-end hotel options (clearly distinguished from the resort model) for convenient transportation to the administrative center, you can consider:

Dang Khoa 2 Hotel - Tan Lo Kieu Luong Street, Chau Doc City - An Giang - Price about 600,000 - 1,200,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0296 3571 555
Hai Chau Hotel - Suong Nguyet Anh Street, Chau Doc City - An Giang - Price about 600,000 - 1,100,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0296 3866 597
Yen Chau Hotel - Hoang Dieu Street, Chau Doc City - An Giang - Price about 550,000 - 950,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0296 3562 266

Resort (Resort, Villa)

Phan Nam Eco Farm Resort

Phan Nam Eco Farm Resort

Phan Nam Eco Farm Resort is located along the beautiful green canals in An Giang province. It is a classy resort that owns a large natural campus with isolated, sophisticated wooden villas shaded by wild fruit trees. Completely different from the high-rise hotel model, the resort offers an open resort space with a peaceful outdoor ecological swimming pool, relaxing agricultural gardens and villas with private living spaces designed with natural materials such as wood and rustic bamboo. With prices ranging from 1,100,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night, this resort offers a peaceful oasis of absolute privacy for tourists who want to immerse themselves in the windy nature before departing to explore the flooded forest ecological complex in Van Giao commune.

Contact phone number: ☎ 0919 454 445

Forbidden Mountain Resort

Forbidden Mountain Resort is located close to a rocky cliff on a gently sloping windy hill overlooking a vast valley, providing a complex resort experience including apartments and villas stretching along the green grass of That Son hillside. The resort takes full advantage of the outdoor space to build winding infinity swimming pools facing the fields, colorful flower fields and natural sunbathing areas, creating a liberal atmosphere typical of an adjacent high mountain resort. According to the travel community, the price of resort rooms and villas here ranges from 1,000,000 - 2,800,000 VND/night, extremely suitable for families who want to enjoy a slow living space and fully relax before visiting the cajuput forest in Van Giao commune.

Contact phone number: ☎ 0296 3710 120

For a variety of mountainside and forest resort options for your family or group of friends, you can refer to:

Little Chau Doc Resort - Thu Khoa Huan Street, Chau Doc City - An Giang - Price from 700,000 - 1,400,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0916 677 758
Murray Guest House - Ham Nghi Street, Chau Doc City - An Giang - Price from 650,000 - 1,200,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0296 3562 004
My Luong Resort Farm - Cho Moi Area, An Giang Province - Price from 500,000 - 1,100,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0946 725 456

Experience (2–3 stars, Homestay, Co hotel)

Tra Su Homestay

Tra Su Homestay

Tra Su Homestay is a prestigious boutique accommodation located in a busy central area right next to the green flooded forest, extremely convenient for tourists who want to spend more time visiting the Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge and the Natural Bird Sanctuary. The homestay has an elegant design style with minimalist rustic tones, clean rooms, youthful decoration and windows that let in natural light at an extremely reasonable price, only from 350,000 - 650,000 VND/night. The staff here is very knowledgeable about local landmarks, ready to advise you on delicious restaurants and optimal travel schedules around the resort area in Van Giao commune.

Contact phone number: ☎ 0913 972 367

Fami Homestay Chau Doc

Fami Homestay Chau Doc is located right on a quiet street next to the urban center, offering the opportunity to stay in large rooms filled with a rustic atmosphere with rustic design and delicate check-in corners facing the lush green garden. Visitors will be able to rest in the cozy space of a local house, experience first-hand grilled snakehead fish cuisine and enjoy the free life filled with mist of the river region. With prices ranging from 300,000 - 600,000 VND/night, this homestay is not only an economical stop but also a journey to discover the intimate, authentic beauty of a new land adjacent to Van Giao commune.

Contact phone number: ☎ 0918 577 477

For travelers who love flexibility and optimal costs, the following locations are options worth considering:

Binh Kim Homestay Tra Su - Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien Town - An Giang - Price from 300,000 - 550,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0914 919 945
May Homestay Chau Doc - Tan Lo Kieu Luong Street, Chau Doc City - An Giang - Price from 350,000 - 600,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0911 511 155
Thanh Binh Tinh Bien Guesthouse - Central area of Tinh Bien Town - An Giang - Price from 200,000 - 450,000 VND/night | Phone number: ☎ 0296 3875 321

Festival cuisine and culture

Famous restaurants

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecological Restaurant

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecological Restaurant

Located in a prime location right in the center of the reception area under ancient cajuput trees, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecological Restaurant is an ideal culinary stop for tourist groups when coming to Van Giao commune. With a spacious, airy courtyard space and open architecture imbued with the windy river delta culture, the restaurant offers a culinary experience close to nature. This place specializes in serving fresh and delicious Vietnamese specialties such as grilled snakehead fish covered in rich straw, specialty clay grilled chicken and boiled field vegetables dipped in braised sauce with local flavors. With a large capacity and a team of professional service staff, the restaurant always ensures a cozy space for family parties or friend reunions with an estimated cost of 150,000 - 350,000 VND/person, depending on the menu chosen by visitors.

Huong Tram Tra Su Restaurant

Located at the edge of the forest near the busy tourist boat wharf, Huong Tram Tra Su Restaurant is a symbol of the perfect combination of healthy cuisine and spacious space. The restaurant appears like a miniature green culinary museum with delicate decorative details from bamboo and rustic wood, where diners can enjoy specialties while immersing themselves in the cool breeze and rustic melodies of the Western river region. The menu here is a journey to discover the quintessence of agricultural products of the flooded country with dishes meticulously prepared from dozens of fresh vegetables served with thin and crispy pancakes, grilled field mice and premium varieties of fish. With reputable service quality but still retaining the "soul" of rustic agricultural land, this is a reliable address chosen by many international and local tourists. The estimated cost here averages about 200,000 - 400,000 VND/person, providing value commensurate with the country culinary experience.

Some other quality culinary places have information on Google:

Ut Map Tinh Bien Banh Xeo Restaurant: A popular culinary space with romantic thatched-house architecture, specializing in serving banh xeo served with more than twenty types of delicate wild vegetables.
Ben Thuyen Restaurant: An ideal stop to enjoy rich riverside dishes with famous fragrant fish sauce hot pot broth right at the entrance to the tourist area.
Ven Rung country rice restaurant: Famous for its recipes of traditional dishes made from fish, salmon and warm field vegetables, attracting a large number of diners every weekend.

Local cuisine

Grilled snakehead fish with lotus buds

Grilled snakehead fish with lotus buds

Grilled snakehead fish is a symbolic product of the old river region, now preserved and strongly developed in Van Giao commune, famous for its unique delicious taste that is not mixed with any other type of fish. Fresh fish meat skewered through a bamboo stick is skillfully grilled on a hot straw stove, retaining its sweetness and aroma, served with rice paper, young lotus buds and fatty field vegetables. Visitors enjoying this dish with sweet and sour tamarind fish sauce mixed with garlic and chili in the windy space of the foggy forest will feel the crystallization of culinary quintessence and the skillful hands of the people of the new land.

Sour Ganoderma fish hotpot

Different from the hot pot dishes of other regions, the traditional sesbania sour fish hotpot in the vicinity of Van Giao commune has a shiny yellow color and a rich aroma from fresh sesbania flowers, completely different thanks to the natural processing method combining native spice plants. After being carefully prepared and cooked in a pot of sour tamarind broth at the beginning of the season, the young ling fishes, taking advantage of the bright yellow sesban flowers and rich spices of the river, will produce soft, supple meat fragrant with the scent of natural essential oils. This is a "soul" product that often appears in feasts for guests on flood days, used to sip with a warm glass of palm wine, bringing a rustic but unforgettable culinary experience amidst the cultural and heritage space of the ancient land.

Some other local products around the area:

Pure Melaleuca flower honey: Sweet gift made from natural honey in old Melaleuca forests, meticulously harvested by hand, served into bottles of famous rich golden honey.
Tra Su dried gourami fish: A specialty gift that is dried in the sun or dried naturally thanks to the Western sky, is a typical product that brings a characteristic salty taste and culinary experience to consumers.

Experiential cuisine

Enjoy grilled snakehead fish and drink cold palm water at the stilt hut on the canal bank

One of the most simple and relaxing experiences in Van Giao commune is enjoying fragrant grilled snakehead fish with a glass of cool palmyra water right in the middle of the bustling space of the stilt hut area along the cajuput forest. After the journey to explore the green duckweed valleys and forest walls, visitors can stop at small shops along the canal, sipping the fatty taste of fish meat, onion fat mixed with the rich flavor of field vegetables on a crispy rice paper base and breathe in the characteristic cold air blowing in from the water. In the spacious space, amidst the bustling chatter of the river at night and the spreading scent of straw smoke, all the worries of modern life seem to be completely shaken off. This is a journey connecting the soul with nature and the long-standing traditional culinary values of the Western people.

Cultural Experiences & Festivals

Traditional Bay Nui bull racing festival on Donta holiday

Traditional Bay Nui bull racing festival on Donta holiday

Every year during regular seasons, the Bay Nui Bull Racing Festival takes place bustlingly, marking one of the biggest and most unique festivals in the vicinity of Van Giao commune. The entire racetrack space lights up with dramatic races honoring the beauty of labor, the traditional martial sports spirit and unique art performances of the people. Visitors to the festival will be immersed in the bustling space of windy stands, graceful trees and enjoy the melodies of deep five-syllable music and resounding festival drums, creating a lively cultural festival, rich in the identity of That Son land.

Here are suggestions for some other cultural and artistic experience activities in the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest area:

Artistic exchange at the Khmer Donta Festival: Admire and immerse yourself in the traditional festival under the echoing cheers and five-syllable melodies performed live by local Khmer artisans right at the ancient pagodas neighboring Van Giao commune.

Play area

Phan Nam Eco Farm

Phan Nam Eco Farm

Just a few minutes from the center of Long Xuyen city, moving down a flat asphalt road towards the peaceful suburbs, Phan Nam Eco Farm ecological agricultural experience area in My Khanh commune is an entertainment destination combining unique high-tech agriculture and a full exploration of the magnificent Southwestern river land. This place possesses a free outdoor resort space with modern high-tech gardens located on lush green grass next to the natural canal, providing the experience of harvesting clean organic fruits yourself and picnic areas associated with the rustic countryside landscape. With friendly open architecture blending with windy river and water landscape, this is an ideal place for tourists to visit, experience dynamic picnic activities and save artistic "check-in" moments amid the romantic green space.

This green farm also has many attractive sightseeing activities and experiences suitable for both tourists and locals who want to relax and explore:

High-tech agricultural greenhouse system: Space to explore the process of caring for melons and cherry tomatoes according to strict organic standards, bringing vivid visual knowledge about modern clean agriculture and opening up extremely unique photography angles for young people.
Experience harvesting clean organic fruits yourself: A journey of walking among rows of fruit-laden trees, where visitors can personally select and pick ripe, fresh fruits directly from the branches to enjoy right in the garden or package them to take home as meaningful gifts.

Suggested tours

Experience tour

Tour 2 Days 1 Night: Explore the Waterlogged Green Kingdom & Colorful Borders

Schedule:
- Day 1: Move to Chau Doc city - Admire the spiritual architecture at Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain - Move to the outskirts of Van Giao commune - Check in and rest at Tra Su Homestay.
- Day 2: Explore Tra Su Melaleuca Forest by rustic rowing boat system - Check-in system of thousand-step bamboo bridge winding through the forest - Enjoy specialty grilled snakehead fish with lotus buds at Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecological Restaurant - Shop for local products at Chau Doc Market - End of the journey.
Characteristics: The journey takes visitors deep into the cultural stories of the river region and the pinnacle of ecological architectural art associated with the flooded green kingdom, while connecting with the typical cultural quintessence of the southwest border land. You will feel the quiet beauty of the landscapes in the heart of the vast Melaleuca forests and the meticulousness in the rustic lifestyle of the local people. This is the perfect choice for those who want to learn about pristine nature, ancient garden life and ecological depth in the peaceful space of the windy, foggy forest.
Transportation: New tourist car combined with boat to travel across the canal.
Reference tour price: 1,650,000 - 2,150,000 VND/person (Full package of rustic resort services, country specialties and scenic experience fees).
Suggested organizers: Vietravel, Saigontourist.

Family tour

1 Day Tour: Relaxing Green Journey for the Whole Family

Schedule:
- Morning: Pick up guests at the central area - Move to the core area of Van Giao commune - Visit the romantic pigeon wharf - Experience gently rowing a rowing boat among the colorful duckweed carpet.
- Noon: Rest and enjoy lunch of riverside specialties with a country-style menu at Huong Tram Tra Su Restaurant.
- Afternoon: Sightseeing the elegant Tra Su Bridge - Conquering the observation tower to see the panoramic view of the vast green landscape with a modern telescope system - End of the journey.
Features: The tour is designed with a flexible pace, focusing on visual nature experience activities suitable for both the elderly and children. While the children freely explore the colorful submerged ecological world in the Melaleuca forest area, adults can relax and admire the vast landscape or admire the exquisite record-breaking bamboo bridges. The combination of environmental education and enjoying exquisite cuisine brings a cohesive and meaningful weekend for the whole family.
Transportation: Family car or group shuttle bus combined with internal tour boat.
Reference tour price: 650,000 - 850,000 VND/person (Including entrance tickets, picnic experience equipment and specialty lunch).
Suggested organizer: Hanoitourist, An Giang Travel.

Eco-tourism

1-Day Tour: Floating Season Photo Hunting & Bird Life Discovery

Schedule:
- Noon: Enjoy sour hotpot with bright yellow sesbania and warm fish dishes at the windy stilt hut area along the rich canal.
- Afternoon: Stroll with the scent of cajuput flowers - Visit and save artistic photos at the romantic Tinh Bien Heart Palm Palm Field - End of the journey.
Characteristics: An experience dedicated to souls who want to leave the dust and noise of the city to enjoy a free picnic space amidst peaceful flooded nature. The highlight of the tour is the opportunity to observe with your own eyes tens of thousands of wild populations of storks and sesbanes, where you can listen to the whispering sound of trees and inhale the pure scent of cajuput flowers of the new land. Activities such as hunting for photos during flood season or enjoying rustic cuisine outdoors bring a feeling of freedom, helping to regenerate energy and arouse the love of discovering the pure beauty of the ancient flooded area.
Transportation: Self-driving motorbike or door-to-door car combined with rowing boat for ecological experience.
Reference tour price: 550,000 - 750,000 VND/person (Including the cost of the tour boat, local tour guide and country menu).
Suggested organizers: Meditours, Western Trekking.

Shopping and Souvenirs

Chau Doc Market

If you want to buy fragrant jars of fish sauce, fatty puffed pangasius fish, pure palm sugar or authentic border rattan fruit flavors, visitors often visit the large display booth of Chau Doc Market located right in the central area of Chau Doc city, An Giang province. This is a reputable address specializing in distributing fresh, clean dried seafood products and unique culinary specialties purchased directly from river craft villages, without chemicals, fully preserving the rustic and lively flavor characteristic of the bustling "fish sauce kingdom".

Suggestions for some more products that should not be missed:

Chau Doc fish sauce: The quintessential product from natural fish strains such as ling fish, snakehead fish, and pin fish, meticulously brewed with special heirloom chutney through the skillful hands of local artisans, is a gift with the highest culinary value in the river region.
An Giang puffed pangasius fish: A famous gift with delicious batches of fresh pangasius raised naturally by the water of the Mekong River by the skillful hands of fishermen. When fried, the skin becomes crispy and puffy, very suitable to bring home as a gift.
Palm sugar cake: A typical sweet product made from natural palm flower nectar, condensed and molded into passionately fragrant handmade round cakes, a scrumptious gift representing traditional cuisine of An Giang province.

Support and other information

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecotourism Area Management Board

Phone number: 02966 502 299
Address: Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien Town, An Giang Province.
Function: This is the focal unit directly responsible for preserving, embellishing and promoting the value of Tra Su Melaleuca Forest eco-tourism area. The central office is the place to receive requests for tour guides to explain the legendary history of the flooded area in the 19th and 20th centuries, manage the operation of the iconic boat wharf and strictly protect priceless landscapes such as the flat duckweed carpet and monolithic old forests. The staff here will provide you with official cultural documents, guidance on regulations on ecological environmental protection, and help you better understand the art of space planning for nature conservation typical in the central area and heritage projects in the land of Van Giao commune - the ancient Tra Su cajuput forest.

Van Giao Commune Police - Tra Su Melaleuca Forest

Phone number: 02963875902
Address: Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien Town, An Giang Province.
Function: The unit performs the task of maintaining security and order, protecting the safety of tourists and regulating traffic on central boulevards leading to the tourist area 24/7. Commune police directly handle security issues in the internal parking area, assist in preventing the situation of soliciting customers to buy souvenirs, art of Melaleuca honey, dried specialties, and ensure a peaceful space for sightseeing and discovery activities. The presence of the authorities helps your journey to admire the romantic green mountains always take place with peace of mind, especially during traditional festivals when the number of tourists flocking to Van Giao commune - Tra Su Melaleuca Forest increases to participate in rituals of gratitude to nature and traditional festivals.

Van Giao Commune Medical Station (Heritage Medical Support Facility)

Phone number: 02963875150
Address: Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien Town, An Giang Province.
Function: Medical facility specializing in emergency first aid and primary health care for tourists when problems arise while visiting scenic spots. Located right near the canal complex and canoe wharf square, this unit is always ready to support situations such as heat stroke when walking outdoors, hypoglycemia due to weather changes in flooded areas or minor incidents when traveling on bamboo bridges through the forest. This is an important medical fulcrum, ensuring that tourists, especially the elderly and children, can confidently explore every corner of the giant green water hyacinth mats and the busy wharf area while still receiving timely health protection right at the administrative center of Van Giao commune - Tra Su Melaleuca Forest.

In situations where urgent security, rescue or medical assistance is needed in the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecotourism Area, please contact immediately via the national numbers: 113 (Police), 114 (Fire) and 115 (Medical emergency) for timely handling.

Wish you have a meaningful journey to explore the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Ecotourism Area, fully feel the elegant beauty of "the quintessence of romantic resort architecture in the ancient green flooded kingdom" and enjoy quiet moments by the romantic water of the land of Van Giao commune - Tra Su Melaleuca Forest - a symbol of the cultural flow and the eternal art of landscape planning of An Giang province.