{"id":11292,"date":"2022-05-13T12:37:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T04:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=11292"},"modified":"2022-05-13T23:08:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T15:08:38","slug":"tan-lap-floating-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/tan-lap-floating-village\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village: Long An Eco-site Where You Can Ride A Sampan Through A Cajuput Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"

T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Village – Long An eco-site with typical Mekong Delta landscapes<\/h2>\n
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The Mekong Delta is remarkable for its eco-tourism, which allows you to get immersed in original natural landscapes such as fruit orchards and canals as well as enjoy an authentic local lifestyle.<\/p>\n

At T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village<\/strong> in Long An province, you can explore the magnificent green spaces of the Mekong Delta such as cajuput forests, giant swamps, and vast field paddies.<\/p>\n

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It has a large cajuput forest<\/h3>\n
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\nAerial view of a corner of T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village<\/em>
\nImage credit: C\u1ed9ng \u0111\u1ed3ng Long An<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Though named a floating village, T\u00e2n L\u1eadp covers an area of more than 135 hectares of pristine natural landscapes. In fact, one of the main attractions at T\u00e2n L\u1eadp is its large cajuput forest. Here, you can forget about the urban hustle by enjoying the pure air in the forest. However, during the flood season, the path may be submerged in water, so you can phone the village to check in advance.<\/p>\n

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\nThe path crossing the forest used to be the background for music videos<\/a> and fashion photoshoots<\/a><\/em>
\nImage credit: Du l\u1ecbch L\u00e0ng n\u1ed5i T\u00e2n L\u1eadp<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

With a 5-kilometer narrow path running through the dense cajuput trees, you can hike with your friends to feel the pure morning air in this forest. Otherwise, you can book a guided sampan tour to sightsee on little canals flowing through the forest.<\/p>\n

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It’s also part of the largest wetland in the Mekong Delta<\/h3>\n
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\nThe canal going through the cajuput forest<\/em>
\nImage credit: Du l\u1ecbch L\u00e0ng n\u1ed5i T\u00e2n L\u1eadp<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

At T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village, you can see yourself in the great wilderness. In fact, it is located in the middle of a 697,000-hectare swamp named \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p M\u01b0\u1eddi stretching across three provinces, namely Long An, \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p, and Ti\u1ec1n Giang in Vietnam, and expanding to Svay Rieng in Cambodia. This wetland is still pristine thanks to the limited impacts of human activity.<\/p>\n

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\nTaking a sampan through the forest is an interesting experience.<\/em>
\nImage credit: Du l\u1ecbch L\u00e0ng n\u1ed5i T\u00e2n L\u1eadp<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

When you visit the village, you can check out the X and Y bridges, which are actually narrow pathways leading you to the middle of a huge swamp filled with water lilies. You can plan your trip around November or December when the blooming season comes.<\/p>\n

To explore further, you can book a cable boat trip to go along the cajuput forests or get to a watchtower where you can take a panoramic look at the whole vast wetland area.<\/p>\n

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You can participate in Vietnamese traditional games here<\/h3>\n
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\nT\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Market is most suitable for the nature lovers
\nImage credit: C\u1ed9ng \u0111\u1ed3ng Long An<\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond sightseeing, you can even get immersed in the lifestyle in the Mekong Delta at T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village. The lunch buffet features a wide range of southern Vietnamese dishes such as c\u00e1 l\u00f3c n\u01b0\u1edbng trui,\u00a0<\/em>snakehead fish grilled in burning straw,\u00a0b\u00fan m\u1eafm<\/em>, or Khmer thick fermented vermicelli, and southern-styled b\u00e1nh x\u00e8o, <\/em>also known as Vietnamese pancake.
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\nSome visitors challenge themselves with the monkey bridge<\/em>
\nImage credit: Monalissa Mondigo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from cuisine, you also have a chance to participate in traditional games related to the lifestyle of the southerners in the past. The games include crossing c\u1ea7u kh\u1ec9<\/em>, literally monkey bridge, a single-bamboo bridge common in the Mekong Delta, blind man’s bluff with ducks, and catching eels in a pot. Similarly, you can go fishing with specific locally used equipment.<\/p>\n

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T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village<\/h3>\n
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T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village is an eco-site of the pristine natural landscape in Long An. Here, you can get away from the bustling cities to relax in a calming and pure atmosphere. It is also a great place for you to explore the lifestyle of people in the Mekong Delta.<\/p>\n

The price for a basic sightseeing tour in this village starts at VND200,000 (~USD8.66)<\/strong>. Additional charges may be applied to extended tours and services such as buffets and traditional games. If you want to try going fishing like a farmer, phone the village one day in advance.<\/p>\n

Moreover, keep your ticket at hand as there will be checkpoints along the sightseeing path. Don’t forget to bring some sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Last but not least, as this site is a pristine ecosystem with many endangered species, please be respectful to nature.<\/p>\n

T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/span><\/strong>62nd Highway, Hamlet 3, T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Commune, M\u1ed9c H\u00f3a District, Long An Province
\nTicket prices:
\n<\/span><\/strong>VND180,000 (without buffet), from Monday to Thursday
\nVND350,000 from Friday to Sunday. (If you buy a ticket between 8.30AM and 12.30PM, you must take the buffet as a package deal. Otherwise, you should buy the ticket before or after that time slot to enjoy the ordinary price of VND180,000.)
\nTelephone: <\/span><\/strong>0966 968 133 and 02723 968 133<\/p>\n

T\u00e2n L\u1eadp Floating Village’s website |<\/a>\u00a0Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n

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