Close to the natural scenery bearing the cultural identity of the southwestern region, Dong Thap Muoi eco-tourism area is the ideal place for sightseeing and entertainment.
Where is Dong Thap Muoi ecotourism area and where does the name come from?
The name Dong Thap Muoi originates from the ancient times before the 19th century, but it was not certified and recorded in history books until 1866. This is a place located on the territory of 3 provinces: Moc Hoa – Thanh Hoa (Dong Thap), Tan Thanh – Vinh Hung (Long An) and some districts in Tien Giang. Large space with an area of nearly 70,000 hectares, with impressive idyllic natural landscape.
Map of Dong Thap Muoi
According to the legend passed down, in the past, this place was only abandoned with immense water and full of grass, overgrown with wild grass. In the flooding season, the flooding season is deeply flooded until the dry season is also muddy and solid, so no one can touch it. Only the high mound in the middle was not affected, so Thien Ho Duong chose to build a secret base in Dong Thap Muoi eco- tourism at that time. 
The remnants of Go Thap ruins are associated with the name Dong Thap Muoi
When he came here, there was no name hiding and the way was very difficult. Only when discovering some ruins of small towers and at the time when the French colonialists conquered this mysterious base, did Dong Thap Muoi be mentioned a lot and become the official name. And today, expanding the boundaries of not only tourism, but also important cultural and historical significance. 
The Thap Muoi region is famous for its idyllic scenery
The idyllic and sincere scenery typical of the Mekong River region in Dong Thap Muoi eco-tourism area always has great attraction to visit. Not only is the connection between the three western provinces, this place also contributes to preserving and promoting the cultural values of each locality, promoting everywhere.
What season is the best season to visit Dong Thap Muoi?
Famous eco-tourism area not only throughout the South but also across the country, you can visit at any time of the year. But the experience of those who have visited, you should come in the autumn from the beginning of August to November. Because at this time, the lotus ponds begin to bloom everywhere, creating an impressive colorful landscape.
Visiting in the lotus season is the most beautiful
The floating water season here has just been walking around the Dong Thap Muoi eco- tourism area to visit, check-in with the beautiful scenery. Enjoy the peaceful village life with your family and friends. To be transformed into Western people and enjoy all the simple but delicious culinary culture.
The lotus flower season is brilliantly beautiful
What is attractive in Dong Thap Muoi ecotourism area?
Established in the early twenty-first century, with an important role among the national monuments that need to be preserved. Includes many areas such as: central service area, sightseeing and display area, lotus reserve and conservation area, and melaleuca forest. By 2007, this ecotourism area was renovated and developed to become more diverse.
Scenery to visit the wild beauty of the ecotourism area
Currently, coming to Dong Thap Muoi eco- tourism area, you will experience many interesting activities from sightseeing, relaxation, entertainment, … and especially learn about dynamic and real ecosystems. diverse objects here. There are hundreds of species of birds and animals including many species listed in the Red Book.
Enjoy family fun
The beauty of the natural surroundings is vivid and rich from the shore to the water. The beauty is close and bold identity of the people of the southwest river region. Becoming a familiar address and always creating an attractive attraction to domestic and foreign tourists to visit. 
The close life of Dong Thap Muoi people
Interesting things bring many experiences
Visiting the colorful lotus swamps
Lotus is not only the national flower of Vietnam but also a typical symbol when referring to this land in Dong Thap Muoi eco-tourist area here. Coming to the right occasion when lotus blooms everywhere, it is spread on a brilliant carpet, from green lotus leaves, yellow pistils, and pink petals. Race up out of the water to show off the elegant, full of vitality of “near mud without stinking mud”.
Sen Dong Thap Muoi is famous throughout the country
Each season, you can visit the lotus flowers, watch the people row out to the middle of the lake to pick beautiful buds. You will be immersed in the relaxing scene, do not forget to take a picture with the lotus pond and buy flowers to take home.
The lotus flowers add beauty to the natural scenery
Lenh lenh melaleuca forests
Besides the lotus lake, the cajuput forest along the river in Dong Thap Muoi ecotourism area is also a favorite destination. Arriving at this place, you will be transported on boats, flanked by perennial melaleuca trees alternating with purple sim. In the wild scenery, feel relaxed with dances mixed with birds. 
Melaleuca forest flooded with cool green water
Visiting Lang Sen conservation area
Lang Sen is known as an important conservation area on a national scale, because it is home to many creatures and animals. In which, including species such as red-headed cranes, pythons, turtles, … are particularly rare and valuable. Every year, due to the diverse topography, climate and vegetation, it attracts and breeds more individuals.
Lang Sen Wild Nature Reserve
It is an important part of the overall Dong Thap Muoi ecotourism area with a low-lying area, and is flooded all year round. However, each season the meadows or swamps still bring their own beauty. An indispensable home of animals and creatures in this tourist area.
Lang Sen is poetic and attractive
Learn about the relics of Go Thap
This is a large archaeological site of great significance to the history of Vietnam. Because there are still traces of the Oc Eo culture from thousands of years ago. Coming to this place, you will be able to enjoy a free walk along the clean paved streets, flanked by green trees.
Go Thap is a special national monument
An indispensable part of Dong Thap Muoi eco-tourism area attracts a large number of tourists to visit with traces of the oldest culture in Southeast Asia. Around there are also attractive relics such as: Ba Chua Xu temple, Doc Binh Kieu temple and tomb, Vo Duy Duong temple and the mound, ancient tower, …
Monuments and temples in Go Thap
The Go Thap festival is held twice a year in March and November
Enjoy rustic cuisine
After the moments of visiting Dong Thap Muoi are tired, do not forget to stop to enjoy the typical dishes of the West. There are dozens of delicious dishes such as delicious dishes: lotus salad with meat, shrimp, meat, crazy cotton hot pot, sour fish soup with braised fish, lotus leaf rice, pancakes, grilled snakehead fish, …
Simple and delicious cuisine
In a peaceful setting, a little breeze from the lotus pond in Dong Thap Muoi eco-tourism area , enjoy rich dishes and sip a little Western wine. The dishes seem to be simply caught in the lagoon or picked in the garden with familiar spices but bring to the soul that immediately makes you fall in love. Culinary experience is also an unforgettable experience in your travel.
The dishes are made from rustic ingredients but have a special taste
How to go to the resort?
The tourist area is located more than 40km from Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap province. From the center of Ho Chi Minh City, you follow the direction of Binh Thuan Bridge through Binh Chanh to turn to National Highway 1A. Continue the route through My Yen, Ben Luc bridge, Tan An bridge, Tan An city, you will reach Tien Giang. 
Traveling to Dong Thap Muoi is also an interesting trip. Photo: @highaspho
From here, if you want to go to Dong Thap Muoi eco-tourist area, you have to go through My Tho to National Highway 1A. Go straight about 55km, when you reach An Huu intersection, turn to Highway 30, continue to move more than 30 km to Cao Lanh, Dong Thap.
Go back to Dong Thap Muoi to enjoy the peaceful scenery
Note when traveling
Because this tourist area is quite large, if you want to visit all you will have to move many places, time-consuming. Therefore, before going, please arrange for yourself a reasonable schedule in advance and prepare all necessary items as well as health. In addition, if you drive by yourself, you need to ensure safety, learn the way ahead to avoid going the wrong way, affecting your travel plan.
The lush green Melaleuca forest, fragrant lotus fields or the wild landscape of wild birds chirping as an invitation to tourists to visit. During your upcoming trip to the West , try once to visit this place, you will fall in love with this eco-area so hard to leave!