Temporarily away from city smog with a journey to explore Tan Lap floating village

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You are bored, tired of the bustling, crowded life of modern streets. You want to enjoy the fresh air, mingle with the cool green nature, immense plants and discover new interesting things. Do not hesitate to carry your backpack and go on a journey to discover Tan Lap floating village . 

Tan Lap floating village is considered as one of the 10 most visited ecotourism areas in Vietnam. In recent years, Tan Lap floating village has become an attractive destination that is loved by many people, especially young people. In particular, this is also one of the main scenes of Hoang Thuy Linh’s “Banh Drifting” MV. To make your trip to discover Tan Lap Floating Village 2019 so complete and meaningful, pocket the following extremely useful experiences. 

Where is Tan Lap floating village?

Tan Lap floating village , also known as Tan Lap floating village ecotourism area in Tan Lap commune, Moc Hoa district, Long An province, is located in the center of Dong Thap Muoi, nearly 100km from Saigon, far from the border. Cambodia’s border is about 15km south.

Tan Lap floating village has an area of ​​135 hectares including: motels, managers, boats, cajuput forest … This place is impressed by the charming natural landscape with wetlands, melaleuca forest cool green with airy and fresh space. For those who love to explore nature, are passionate about photography and want to relax on weekends, Tan Lap floating village is the ideal destination.Tan Lap floating village 1Tan Lap floating village is located in Tan Lap commune, Moc Hoa district, Long An provinceTan Lap floating village 2This place has become an attractive destination for many people

Instructions on how to go to Tan Lap floating village 

Depending on the route, you can choose a suitable route to go to Tan Lap floating village . Here are a few suggestions for your reference:

+ If departing from Saigon, you follow the direction of National Highway 1A toward the West, go to Tan An city, Long An province about 40km. Continue to follow Highway 62 to Moc Hoa district nearly 62km to reach Long An floating village ecotourism area.

+ For those of you departing from the center of Cu Chi town, running to Ben Luc, Long An about 70km. When you meet the intersection at the end of the road, turn right another 35km to arrive.

+ If you travel by car, you can choose the Saigon – Trung Luong expressway to the West. Running through Vam Co Tay to the high-speed mountain, turn right to Highway 62. Just run straight to Tan Lap floating village.Tan Lap floating village 3Observatory in floating village up to 38m, including 10 floors.Tan Lap floating village 4Walking in a large, green cajuput forest.

What is “HOT” in Tan Lap floating village 2019?

To enter Tan Lap floating village tourist area , you must first buy an entrance ticket. Admission fee is 50,000 VND / person if traveling by rowing boat and 130,000 VND / person if traveling by motorboat.

Tan Lap floating village tourist area is originally a primitive Melaleuca forest with a large area and rich flora and fauna. Here you not only discover the beautiful natural scenery but also have moments of comfortable relaxation.

The first impression when coming to the floating village is that visitors experience a new feeling when sitting on a boat weaving through the canals. Moreover, you can also see the beautiful scenery of the Melaleuca forest, the pink lotus flowers in full bloom all over the lake – a familiar sight of the people in the West of the river. And do not forget to take many beautiful photos to keep your memories.Tan Lap floating village 4The primary Melaleuca forest stands out with a winding path through the forest.Tan Lap floating village 5Anywhere you can find a beautiful virtual living corner.

The highlight of the Melaleuca forest is the 38m high watchtower consisting of 10 floors. From here, you can enjoy all the majesty and beauty of Tan Lap floating village . Note that this is a “virtual living” place that is very popular with young people. 

And one of the most prominent points you should not miss when exploring Tan Lap floating village is the unique winding forest road. A 5-kilometer long cement road was erected in the middle of a vast Melaleuca forest. Here you will feel you become small in the middle of the green primitive Melaleuca forest, a peaceful, quiet world with nature completely different from the crowded city, smog.Tan Lap floating village 6The 5-kilometer long cement road was erected in the middle of the vast Melaleuca forest.Tan Lap floating village 7A unique tree branch gate in the forest.

A few notes when visiting Tan Lap floating village 2019

Tan Lap floating village is a relatively new place and near Saigon so you can go back during the day without renting a room. If you want to stay here to watch the sunrise or continue your trip to the west of the river, you can move to Kien Tuong commune, about 5 km from the tourist area to rent a bedroom. If you want to camp, please contact the management. And remember to prepare all the necessary items, food, … and the tent can be rented here.Tan Lap floating village 8Enjoy the Western specialties of the river.

The food service here is underdeveloped so you can prepare food or bring canned food to bring. However, visitors can also enjoy Western specialties such as chicken hotpot, sautéed eel, fried fish, …

Tan Lap floating village tourism is most beautiful in the western floating season from August to November. At this time, the flora and fauna in the floating village become diverse and rich, creating a bold wild picture of nature. seductive, urging many feet to explore.Tan Lap floating village 9Discover the most beautiful Tan Lap floating village that is the western season of floating water.

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