Discover Tan Lap Floating Village

Panoramic view of Tan Lap Floating Village from above.

The best time to explore Tan Lap Floating Village.

This ecotourism area is a fantastic place to explore lush mangrove forests. Visitors can come here at any time of year, regardless of the season. However, for unique experiences and the most impressive photos, you should choose the flood season. That's when the mangrove forest is vibrant with life from various animal and plant species, offering a wild and irresistible beauty.

The flood season in Tan Lap tourist area lasts from August to November, similar to other provinces in the Mekong Delta. During this time, the water level rises, creating ideal conditions for traveling by small boats, navigating through narrow canals, and admiring the unique wetland ecosystem. Especially, visitors can also visit the tourist area in October and November when the lotus ponds are ablaze with vibrant colors and fragrant aromas, creating a romantic and peaceful scene.

Alternatively, if you don't like the humid atmosphere of the flood season, you can visit during the dry season (from December to July of the following year). At this time, the weather is dry and sunny, making it ideal for activities like walking on bamboo bridges through the forest, cycling, or participating in traditional games. Each season, Tan Lap Floating Village has its own unique beauty, promising unforgettable experiences for visitors.

Unmissable experiences at Tan Lap Floating Village

Discover the mysterious mangrove forest.

Tan Lap Melaleuca Forest is an attractive tourist destination in Long An, drawing numerous domestic and international visitors to explore. It is renowned for its vast flooded melaleuca forest ecosystem, with concrete paths built on the water's surface, winding through the lush green trees, creating a unique and impressive landscape.

Visitors can choose to explore the mangrove forest by rowboat or cable car. If you choose a rowboat, locals will guide you through the narrow waterways, allowing you to experience the peace and tranquility of nature, listen to the birds chirping, and observe the wildlife. From above, the cable car offers panoramic views of the lush green mangrove forest, stretching as far as the eye can see, creating a stunning and majestic natural landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture unique photos and create unforgettable memories.

Additionally, you can also walk or cycle along Vietnam's longest melaleuca forest trail, feeling the cool air and the distinctive aroma of the melaleuca trees. Along the way, you'll come across charming little rest stops where you can stop to relax, admire the scenery, and enjoy the fresh air.

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Visit the Endless Fields Tourist Area.

Tan Lap Floating Village is not only a famous ecotourism destination in Long An province but also known as a biodiversity conservation area, nurturing many plant species with valuable genes and rare medicinal herbs. It was also the setting for the famous film "Endless Fields," a cinematic work that realistically portrayed the pristine beauty and life of people in the Mekong Delta. Following the film's success, Tan Lap Floating Village has become an attractive tourist destination, drawing numerous domestic and international visitors.

At the Endless Fields tourist area, visitors can experience the life of the local people, participate in activities such as casting nets to catch fish, picking wild vegetables, or simply take a boat ride through the small canals, admiring the beautiful natural scenery. The tourist area also has exhibition areas showcasing valuable medicinal plants, helping visitors understand more about the traditional medicine value of this region.