Dong Thap is a land famous for its valuable historical and cultural relics and unique culinary arts… and especially Sa Dec ornamental flower village – the flower capital of the West. Sa Dec Flower Village (Dong Thap Province) was originally Tan Quy Dong Flower Village, a traditional craft village more than 100 years old. Located on the banks of the Tien River all year round, windy, fertile alluvial, full of sunshine, and is known as the land of ornamental flowers. Traveling to Dong Thap, coming to Sa Dec flower village, you will admire the spectacular scene with thousands of flowers blooming, radiating fragrance.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: Admission to Sa Dec flower village is free. However, you can travel to visit tourist attractions here by tram. The average ticket price is from 20,000 VND to 100,000 VND/person
Spend-time: a half day (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes, local food
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes, for coach
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Address: Tan Quy Dong commune, Sa Dec city, Dong Thap Province.
Added values: Sa Dec flower village (Sa Dec, Dong Thap) has long been one of the great flower baskets of the South, and for many years, Sa Dec flower village has also been a famous tourist destination in this land. Coming to the flower village, you will be immersed in the world of flowers, which can help you melt away the pressures and chaos of life.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Sa Dec flower village? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (5km), Dong Thap Museum (30km), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (16km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (66km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (64km)…
2. Travel Guide to Sa Dec Flower Village
The history of Sa Dec flower village has been established in the early 20th century, at that time in the Tan Quy Dong area, only a few households grew flowers to decorate Tet. Seeing flowers in harmony with the land bloom beautifully, gradually the number of flower-growing households has increased and business purposes are determined. Later, it spread to areas such as the Sa Nhien canal, An Hoa Ward, Tan Khanh Dong commune, and ward 3 of Sa Dec city. Up to now, the total flower growing area is more than 500 hectares, with over 2,300 households, and 2,000 different species of ornamental flowers, becoming one of the largest ornamental flower baskets in the Mekong Delta and the South.
Sa Dec flower garden grows many beautiful flowers such as raspberry chrysanthemum, tiger chrysanthemum, gerbera daisy, evening primrose, auspicious, marigold, ten o’clock flower, coconut flower, great rich, purple afternoon, pink willow, firecracker corpse … There are about 50 varieties of roses for export.
With many years of experience and scientific and technical progress, Sa Dec ornamental flowers are now not only present in the Mekong Delta provinces but also exported to other countries in the region such as Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. Lan, China… Therefore, this place has become a familiar place for connoisseurs of ornamental flowers.
3. What to Do – See – Eat at Sa Dec Flower Village
The most noticeable difference between Sa Dec flower village compared to other flower villages is that the flower beds are planted on high trellises, the bottom is flooded and flower growers have to wear boots or use small boats to care for or pick flowers. According to flower growers here, this helps save costs because most of the land for growing flowers is renovated rice fields, easily flooded due to low terrain.
This place also attracts tourists with Sa Dec flower village cafes with wide-open space, decorated very eye-catching with dinghies, buggies, monkey bridge, thatched huts … filled with lovely flowers.
At the beginning of the street is the Flower Village Assembly Hall, with a consulting counter, explaining about Sa Dec flower village, introducing specialty products, souvenirs…
Currently, some households have designed their flower gardens into interesting Homestay attractions such as Frog House, Rose, and Phong Le Vent…, where visitors can learn more about Sa Dec flower village and stay. Spend the night experiencing life with the owner. Listen to the artisans introduce the stages of planting as well as taking care of different flowers. Looking at the way farmers take care of each flower cluster with their own hands, you can understand how much hardship they have gone through to give birth to such brilliant flowers; Or go to the market with the owner, and cook delicious rustic dishes.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
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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 Sa Dec Flower Village
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 Sa Dec Flower Village 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 Sa Dec Flower Village
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 Sa Dec Flower Village (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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