It is not natural that our people have folk songs and proverbs about lotus, in Buddhism we often see the shape of a lotus. These things are probably enough to show the beauty and radiant temperament of this flower, the “specialty” flower of Dong Thap Muoi. Currently, there are also many places where lotus can be grown, but only when you come to Thap Muoi lotus eco-tourism area can you feel almost completely all the most outstanding things of flowers. And especially, when you come here, you will definitely have wonderful photos, enjoy specialties related to the delicious sobbing lotus. So take advantage of the time when the flowers bloom, come here quickly.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: 20,000 VND – 30,000 VND (Depend on the fields)
Spend-time: A half day (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: My Hoa commune, Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province.
Added values: “Thap Muoi is the most beautiful lotus flower field”. Indeed, with eight thousand lotus fields, a blue horizon with pink dots of tender lotus flowers and rustic dishes with bold homeland flavor, Thap Muoi lotus field will This is the place you want to find to escape the hot summer day, and forget the daily pressures in life.
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2. Travel Guide to Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap
With an area of nearly 20 hectares, Thap Muoi Sen field is a famous tourist destination in Dong Thap. The climate here is fresh all year round, so you can come in any season. But the most suitable time is still in the summer, because this is the time when the lotus blooms most and is the most beautiful. So that you can freely breathe in the fresh air, watch the lotus calyx in the green leaves.
Surrounding the lotus area are wooden paths from one hut to another. In the middle of Dong Sen is a tall tower. From the top of the tower, you can see the surrounding rice fields stretching to the top.
If you have come here, you can notice the unique color change of the lotus. Usually in the morning, the flowers will be pale pink, then turn pink in the afternoon. And the time when the lotus is considered the most beautiful of the day is around 3 pm because at this time the flowers will bloom quite large showing their black and yellow calyx glittering in the sun. Then, in the afternoon, the lotus becomes a darker pink, and then when the sun goes down, the lotus color is as red as the sunset.
3. What to Do – See – Eat at Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap
As a place with beautiful natural scenery, Dong Sen Thap Muoi becomes an ideal place for couples to choose to take wedding photos. Many people also choose to come here to make commemorative pictures on the Ao Dai.
To the tourist area, if you want to move inside, you have to travel by canoe. The slow-moving canoe takes you inside, while walking you can enjoy the moment of watching the countryside and getting lost in the endless lotus field scenery. Besides, you can also experience interesting and unique activities such as lotus picking, fishing, being a farmer, etc. . .
Dong Sen Thap Muoi is an ideal place for visitors to enjoy delicious dishes. In the floating season, this place will have very popular rustic delicacies such as Linh fish, Dien Dien flower, grilled rice field rats!…
In addition, coming here at any time, you can also enjoy other delicacies of the Mekong Delta land. The dishes such as steamed snail with pepper, boiled field crab, braised perch, lotus fried rice, dried mango salad with snakehead fish… are extremely attractive.
Besides the above specialties, you will also enjoy and sip a warm cup of lotus tea. Give yourself some quiet time to reflect on life.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
From Dong Thap city center:
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
6. Visit Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (4k)
If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.
9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers
To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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