Top must-visit Mekong delta forests – Recommended in 2024

Top must-visit Mekong delta forests

Top 4 famous Mekong delta forests

Every year, from around August to November is considered the best time to visit the Mekong Delta. During this period, the water from the upper Mekong River flows into the Mekong Delta, creating incredibly beautiful landscapes. The flood season breathes new life into the melaleuca forests, making them lush and green. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore these four famous melaleuca Mekong delta forests that are well-known in the travel community.

Top must-visit Mekong delta forests
Top must-visit forests in Mekong delta

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest in An Giang, Mekong delta

Tra Su is one of the most famous melaleuca forests in the Mekong Delta and a must-visit destination when in An Giang. Covering an area of up to 850 hectares, it features all the distinctive characteristics of the Mekong region with a typical wetland ecosystem of the western Hau River. Riding a boat, you will be taken deep into the melaleuca forest to enjoy the stunning natural scenery. Here, you can also visit the observation tower to view the vast expanse of the melaleuca forest from above and savor delicious Mekong Delta dishes prepared in an enticing manner.

Tra Su forest tour from Can Tho - Tra Su
Stunning Tra Su melaleuca forest in An Giang (Mekong delta forests)
  • Directions: From the center of Chau Doc City, follow Tan Lo Kieu Luong Road connecting to National Highway 91, cross Tra Su Bridge (Nha Bang Town), then turn left along Tra Su Canal, and continue for about 3 km to reach the forest.

If you need a well-organized plan for the trip to Tra Su forest, you can consider some tours run by the local travel agency in Mekong delta.

Tân Lập Floating Village Melaleuca Forest in Long An

This melaleuca forest is part of the Tan Lap Floating Village Ecotourism Area, located in Moc Hoa District, Long An Province. It is only about 100 km from Saigon, making it easy to reach by motorbike. The area is well-known among travelers for its breathtaking scenery. Besides taking photos on the famous floating bridge, you can also take a boat trip to explore the melaleuca forest during the flood season. This is one of the Mekong Delta’s melaleuca forests worth visiting during the flood season.

Tân Lập Floating Village Melaleuca Forest in Long An, Mekong delta
Tân Lập Floating Village Melaleuca Forest in Long An, Mekong delta
  • Directions: From Ho Chi Minh City, follow National Highway 1A towards Tan An City (Long An) for about 40 km, then continue on National Highway 62 to Moc Hoa District for another 62 km to reach the forest.

Xeo Quyt Ecotourism Area Melaleuca Forest in Dong Thap

Xeo Quyt Melaleuca Forest is located in My Hiep and My Long Communes, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province. Here, you can explore the melaleuca forest in two ways: one is to walk through the forest on a long concrete path and discover notable historical sites such as tunnels, makeshift kitchens, and bamboo houses; the other is to take a boat through small canals within the tourist area to enjoy the cool shade of the trees and the surrounding water.

Xeo Quyt forest in Dong Thap
Xeo Quyt forest in Dong Thap (Mekong delta forests)
  • Directions: Travel through An Huu Junction, Cai Be District, Tien Giang, to Long Hiep Bridge, then take a boat to Xeo Quyt, or travel by road from National Highway 1 and turn onto National Highway 30 to reach Xeo Quyt.

U Minh Melaleuca Forest in Kien Giang and Ca Mau

The last melaleuca forest in this list is the U Minh Melaleuca Forest, also known as U Minh Thuong (in Kien Giang Province) and U Minh Ha (in Ca Mau Province). There are two ways to explore the forest: renting a boat to travel along the canals or hiring a motorbike taxi to ride into the forest. Each option offers different experiences. Apart from enjoying the rich beauty and the natural blessings of the area, you will also have the chance to taste local delicacies such as clams, crabs, eels, bee porridge, and honey, which have contributed to U Minh’s fame.

U Minh forest - Top famous forest in Mekong delta
U Minh forest – Top famous forest in Mekong delta

Every year, from around August to November, is considered the best time to visit the Mekong Delta region. This is when the waters from the upper Mekong River flow down to the Mekong River Delta, creating incredibly beautiful scenery. The flood season in the Mekong Delta brings new vitality to the lush forests, so don’t miss the opportunity to explore the four famous forests in this region that are well-known among travelers.

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