The charmed tra su cajuput forest in an giang, mekong, du lịch châu đốc

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Henley Dam | Published Jan 22, 2021
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For those who are in love with the beauty of wild nature, Tra Su Cajuput Forest will be the ideal choice for you lớn explore. The forest is considered the most interesting and attractive tourist attraction when you come to lớn An Giang Province, Vietnam. Coming here, visitors will feel overwhelmed by the vast Cajuput forest và have the opportunity lớn explore the typical mangrove forest ecosystem in the west of the Hau River with many diverse and rare species of flora and fauna.

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Tra Su Cajuput Forest is located near Tra Su mountain area of ​​Tinh Bien, An Giang. In 1983, from a desolate lowland area heavily contaminated with alum, the forest was tested by Tinh Bien Forest Enterprise by planting Cajuput trees in order lớn contribute lớn soil improvement and watershed prevention. The forest is 850 ha wide in total, located in 3 communes: Vinh Trung, Van Giao và O Long Vy.

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Tra Su Cajuput Forest has a very important effect on the water environment và climate regulation for the whole bay Nui region, which is trang chủ to many precious species of flora and fauna in Vietnam. According khổng lồ the latest research results of An Giang University, Tra Su Cajuput Forest is trang chủ to 70 species of birds và storks, 22 species of reptiles, 11 species of mammals, 23 species of aquatic animals. Moreover, it is also very diverse in plants with 140 different species, including nearly 80 medicinal species.

II. What to vì at Tra Su Cajuput Forest?

1. Take a Boat Tour through The Forest

To visit the forest, you will have khổng lồ buy a ticket at the pier, and then rent a boat. This is undoubtedly the highlight of a tour to lớn Tra Su Cajuput Forest. You will have the chance to take a boat tour to lớn go deeper into the forest an explore the most valuable natural scenery of Vietnam. At first, you will slowly go through the rank lớn enter the core zone of the forest. On the way, you will see 2 sides filled with tall cajuput trees, covered with cool green shade that soothes your mind very well. You will also see a lot of different types of animals, particular birds.

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To the vi xử lý core zone, you will switch from your boat to a manually controlled boat lớn go deep into the nook and cranny of the forest. Without any engine noise or other noisy sounds, you will just gently drift along the water, weaving between small creeks, through the cajuput canopy overhead. Here, you can see a large & thick layer of green duckweed covering the surface of the water. You can cảm ứng it và enjoy the beauty of golden flowers & cajuput, creating a wonderful picture of the nature.

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Gradually going deep inside the forest, you will be able khổng lồ see a lot of rare birds dwelling. With the fresh air filled with birds chirping, Tra Su is really suitable for travellers who want lớn escape from the noisy & dusty đô thị to find the peace of mind among nature.

2. Check-in at The Pier and The Love Bridge

For people who love to take beautiful photos as memories, the pier and the Love Bridge are 2 places that you should never miss if you come to lớn Tra Su Cajuput Forest.

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The Pier

The pier is interestingly designed with many houses for the pigeons. All the houses are made with wood & painted white & brown, together with the wooden pier và the river, creating a beautiful và romantic, vintage-looking background. Occasionally, there will be many pigeons that are looking for food on the land. When they come, you can take pictures with them very easily.

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The Love Bridge

The Love Bridge (a.k.a the bamboo bridge) is also a very attractive destination to lớn tourists. The bridge is completely built with bamboo, và it is written in the Guiness Record as “the longest bamboo bridge”. Wandering on the charming, winding bamboo bridge, visitors will enjoy the feeling of time slowing down lớn fully immerse in the nature. The transport network “Bamboo” is decorated like beautiful flowery roads that weave through ancient cajuput rows. No dust, no noise, the bamboo bridge is like an extended arm that supports Tra Su’s resources to lớn grow faster.

Tip: Choose a trắng or light-coloured outfit to best fit with the colour of the forest & these destinations.

3. Zoom out on the Panoramic View on the Observatory (Vong Gac)

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When finished exploring inside the forest, vày not forget lớn stop by the Observatory (Vong Gac) khổng lồ admire the entire vast Cajuput Forest through the telescope with a view of 25km wide. You will have to lớn walk the stairs to lớn reach the Observatory (not recommended for people with weak health condition). From here, you will be able to lớn see many tall cajuput trees, creating a large green area on the land. You can also glimpse through the further villages of Khmer & Kinh people. If you have time, you should also visit the special handicrafts villages that produces many natural products such as silk weaving, Khmer brocade, beekeeping for honey, Cajuput essential oil, …

Tip: The fees for a one-time telescope viewing is VND10,000

4. Enjoy the Local Food of Tra Su Cajuput Forest

As the navel area of ​​the Long Xuyen Quadrangle, there are a lot of countryside types of food here. There are some restaurants around the area, và you can there to enjoy delicious rustic dishes. A few popular dishes here are: Eel/frog/snake/chicken hot pot, grilled fish/chicken/frog, steamed chicken, quail … Among them, the most famous are the grilled ham & chilli salt, grilled snakehead fish, grilled chicken with melaleuca flower honey. In the flooding season, do not forget khổng lồ enjoy the classic reishi fish hot pot!

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The prices here are very affordable, & you won’t have khổng lồ worry about being ripped off. A meal with bold Western flavors with a very rustic feeling in the thắm thiết scenery of this forest will surely be an unforgettable experience for visitors.

III. How to lớn Get to Tra Su Cajuput Forest?

From Ho bỏ ra Minh City: Take the bus to lớn Long Xuyen or Chau Doc. You can buy a bus ticket at the Western Bus Station. The average price is 150,000 300,000 VND/way, & it takes about 4 hours travelling. Some recommended coach brands are: Phuong Trang, Thao Nguyen, Hue Nghia, Lien Hung Hiep Thanh,..From Can Tho: Take a coach from Can Tho bus station Long Xuyen or Chau Doc. On average, there are about 4 trips per day at different times. Some brands you should choose are Van Khoa Nguyen, Phuong Trang,.. The time for travelling would be around 3 hours.From Chau Doc: follow the route chảy Lo Kieu Luong connecting with National Highway 91. When passing Tra Su Bridge of Nha Bang town, Tinh Bien district, turn left along Tra Su canal and keep going for a few more kilometers to lớn reach Tra Su Cajuput ForestFrom Long Xuyen: go along Highway 91 khổng lồ Chau Doc, then follow the above route.

Tips: Tra Su Cajuput Forest is located only about 30km from Chau Doc & 64km from Long Xuyen. Therefore, after arriving in An Giang, you can rent a motorbike, taxi, travel car … to continue the journey.

IV. Best Time to Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest?

The best time to visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest is the “water floating” season, from September khổng lồ November every year. By this time of the year, when there are more water filling the rivers và ranks, the whole forest is covered with a green color, full of vitality as if all of the natural beauty gathers here, creating an extremely alive và vibrant picture of nature.

With the immense green space of Melaleuca with colorful pictures of real systems, animals … Tra Su Cajuput Forest is not only an attractive destination for tourists, but also a forest of international importance for mangrove forest conservation in the Mekong Delta.

Tra Su Cajuput Forest, also known as Tra Su Flooded Forest, Tra Su Mangrove Forest or Tra Su Bird Sanctuary is located in Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien District, An Giang Province, Vietnam, about 10 kilometers from the Cambodian border. It is an ecosystem of cajuput trees that line dusty dirt trails và are trang chủ to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. Tra Su is an excellent place to lớn experience the typical ecosystem of the Mekong Delta for nature lovers. During flood season, the forest is adorned with the enticing appearance of a green carpet of duckweed covering a large area.

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General information about Tra Su Cajuput Forest

Prior lớn 1975, Tra Su had been demolished by American bombs and had become an uncultivated area. Postwar, An Giang province invested in reforesting cajuput and constructing a 12km long, 4m wide, & 4m high dyke system to keep the area from flooding during flood season. Since 1983, the forest has been declared as a special restorative zone with the goal of becoming a nationally recognized scientific forest and nature reserve.

Tra Su gives a magnificent beauty of enormous marsh, emerald-green duckweed carpet, & dense cajuput woodland, with an area of 850 ha and a very rich natural habitat. While exploring the interior, visitors will be awestruck by the beauty of the forest. The vista is enhanced by lines of cajuput trees that run alongside the stream.

The forest is home to more than 70 bird và stork species, including the painted stork (Giang Sen) & the oriental darter (Dieng Dieng), both of which are included in the Vietnam Red Book. There are also 22 reptile species, 11 mammal species, và 23 aquatic animal species. The forest is not only abundant in animals, but it also contains up to lớn 140 different species of flora.

To facilitate travel, the forest has been divided into several sites, including a 3,000m2 fishing area, a 3,200m2 bird sanctuary, và a 2,500m2 bat sanctuary, which all cater to the specific personal needs of different types of visitors.

What to vị in Tra Su Cajuput Forest

A voyage through the Tra Su cajuput forest begins atop a long tiny motorized boat known khổng lồ the locals as a "tắc ráng." In the Mekong Delta region, it is a highly frequent mode of transportation. You can see the rich foliage of lotuses và water lilies on the lake as you walk along the little canals that run beside the woodland.

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To get lớn the heart of the forest, you"ll be transferred to lớn a small wooden rowing boat with only enough room for four people. As you gently drift along the water và go deeper, through small canals, you will be amazed at the variety of birds that will be scattered all around you. Thousands of trắng storks and other colorful bird species can be seen flying above or perching on the branches. The sampan rower will assist you in learning more about the forest and pointing out where the birds can be found.
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After the boat excursion, ascend to lớn the top of a 14-meter-high watchtower for a spectacular view of the large Tra Su cajuput forest, populated with birds, và the Forbidden Mountain (Nui Cam) in the distance. There is also a telescope for individuals who wish khổng lồ view at the bird nests in greater detail or have a closer look at the birds underneath as they are looking for food or building nests. Arrive just as the sun begins khổng lồ set; it will be the most memorable scene of the journey.
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The longest bamboo bridge in Vietnam, recently added by the Chau Doc tourism authority, is a must-see in Tra Su forest. Stepping upon each span of this unusual 10-kilometer bridge will transport you to lớn a world of trắng cajuput flowers with a gentle aroma, far apart from the hustle & bustle of daily life.
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Don"t forget khổng lồ taste some local specialties in a little hut in the middle of the jungle, such as grilled chicken with honey, hotpot of Mekong fishes và sesban flower, fried or roasted fishes... Local foods are frequently cooked and served with a variety of tropical herbs & vegetables. While enjoying a meal in the natural setting of the forest, you will undoubtedly have a wonderful experience.

Best time to lớn visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest

From September through November, when the whole forest is covered in water, is the finest time to visit Tra Su cajuput forest. This allows boats to float around và provide a spectacular spectacle, notably when the sun reaches the surface of the water.

The weather is nice from 7 a.m. Until 9 a.m., and you can see thousands of birds flying for food và listening to wildlife sing. In the meanwhile, the best time lớn watch birds returning lớn their nests is between the hours of 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. In addition, you can hike lớn the observation tower và use binoculars to see the life of birds & storks.

Travel tips

It is advised khổng lồ bring sun cream & bug spray, as well as a hat, light clothing, & sandals.A binocular is an excellent piece of equipment for extending your reach. Always have your camera ready, và simply ask the boat rower where the most birds can be found.Be quiet so as not khổng lồ frighten the birds.

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