Next to Gao Giong destinations, Tram Chim National Park, Dong Sen Thap Muoi; Dong Thap province also has a very attractive place for tourists in recent years – that is the Xeo Quyt relic. Here is the full experience exploring this revolutionary base, historic site and this fascinating eco-tourist spot.
tourist area
Located about 30km from the center of Cao Lanh city, Xeo Quyt tourist area starts from the left of Nga Cai canal, which is more than 5km long from the southwest to the northeast, making the boundary between the two communes of My Long and My Hiep of the district. Cao Lanh, Dong Thap province. With an area of over 50ha, Xeo Quyt Dong Thap tourist area is an attractive eco-tourist destination in the West with typical Melaleuca forest ecosystem.
The typical ecosystem in Xeo Quyt tourist area is melaleuca forest
Why is it called Xeo Quyt? The name Xeo Quyt originates from the area where a lot of tangerines were planted in the past, “Xeo” means a small creek and “Tangerines” means tangerines in the garden. is the name of the first person who publicly explored the area, so it was initially called Xeo ong tangerine, later called “Xeo Quyt” for short.
Xeo Quyt relic area used to be a revolutionary base of Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee in the period of fighting against the US to save the country (period 1960 – 1975). It also suffered many bombs and raids by the US army. But the base still exists firmly when surrounded by a system of Melaleuca forests larger than 20 hectares – an advantage in organizing defense, guerrilla attack and attack in many directions. Xeo Quyt is recognized as a national historical relic in 1992, up to now is a favorite destination of Dong Thap tourism .
This place used to be a revolutionary base in the anti-American period. Photo: NemTV
Today it is a tourist attraction in Dong Thap
Xeo Quyt tourist area phone number and fare information
Opening hours: 7:30 – 18:00 daily.
Entrance fee: 5,000 VND / person
Rowing ticket price: 15,000 VND / person
Phone number Xeo Quyt tourist area: 0673.910.297
Only VND 5,000 / person to enter this beautiful and peaceful relic
Means and how to move to Xeo Quyt tourist area
To get to Xeo Quyt tourist area , you can use car or motorcycle, or even go by water. Travel time from Saigon is about 4 hours, if you go from the center of Cao Lanh city, it only takes nearly 40 minutes for a 30km distance.
Road: After moving to the center of Cao Lanh – Dong Thap city (Nguyen Hue street), you move to the West on Highway 30, go straight about 25km to the intersection (where the national highway intersects 30 and 650). Here, you turn left and go straight to Road 650 about 4km to reach Xeo Quyt relic tourist area. To be sure of the way you should use google map or ask for directions on the way to here.
– Waterway: Tourists pass through An Huu junction, Cai Be district (Tien Giang), then go to Long Hiep bridge. Next, take the boat to Xeo Quyt.
You can choose by road or waterway to check-in at Xeo Quyt
Review Xeo Quyt: Where to visit? What experience?
Xeo Quyt relic is conserving 170 plant species, including 158 wild species and 12 tree species. The fauna is also very rich with 200 wild species, including 13 species of rare animals recorded in the Vietnamese Red Book such as mold python, buffalo cobra, box turtle, broad-beaked lemongrass and common otters …
Diverse natural landscape, rich flora and fauna, many rare species
Besides, the highlight of this tourist spot is 20ha of melaleuca forest next to the mangrove tree system, vines … Come here, visitors not only admire the beautiful natural scenery covered by cool green but also have the opportunity to learn more about the combat life of the army and people of Dong Thap through ancient revolutionary bases.
Sail through small creeks
You have 2 options to explore Xeo Quyt tourist area , walk along a unique 1.5km road or experience sitting in a small canoe weaving through small creeks through a dense green cajuput forest. Once protected hundreds of Dong Thap cadres and soldiers who were active in the revolution until the victory day. Glowing amidst the untouched canopy of trees, the images of fortifications in the shape A, the X, the letter L … restored on the old vestiges will remind you of how life was in war. Boat ride time is about 30 minutes. In addition, you also discover about the secret base area, the shack, the kitchen, the meeting room, the bomb craters …
You can also choose to walk the unique path through the forest
Sitting in the peaceful scenery of Xeo Quyt, letting your soul listen to wild birds, the sound of streams ringing … or let go of a fishing rod in a hut in the middle of a lotus pond, remove fishing on the river or learn to knit everyday items such as shelves, baskets Made from dried water hyacinths are interesting experiences that visitors cannot find anywhere else.
A rare peaceful scene
If you are lucky enough to visit Xeo Quyt historic site during the flooding season, you will definitely “fall in love” with the natural scenery here, and of course Xeo Quyt becomes the ideal destination for those who love to hunt for art. technique.
There are seasons here so beautiful
What do Xeo Quyt tourism eat?
After having an interesting experience, do not forget to enjoy the rustic cuisine of the West. The cuisine of Xeo Quyt tourist area is very rich with famous dishes such as: Fish and sour soup, grilled hamster, grilled snakehead fish, grilled frog, braised perch, and sour cooked copper eel; especially the grilled and steamed snail dishes … While sipping local products, the sweet and deep melodies of amateurs and melodies resound like a lullaby.
Grilled snakehead fish specialties of the West
Some notes when exploring Xeo Quyt tourist area
– The best time to go to Xeo Quyt is in the flooding season, around September to November of the calendar year.
– Apply insect repellants when paddling in dense areas. In addition, you also need to bring coats, masks, hats, sunscreen … if you go in the dry season or rain gear, shoes … if you go in the rainy season.
– Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing.
– If you combine visiting Gao Giong eco- tourism area, Tram Chim tourist area , Sa Dec ornamental flower village, Kien An Cung pagoda or Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, your journey will become more interesting.
– On the way back to Saigon, you can stop by the road and shop for specialties in the West such as coconut candy, Lai Vung spring rolls, fruit… to make gifts.
With the review of Xeo Quyt tourist area above, we hope that visitors will have information to have a convenient trip and will have a memorable experience at this eco-tourism and historic site in Dong Thap province. ./.