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What’s fun at Tra Su Cajuput Forest? Come to An Giang and step onto the set of the feature film “Dat Rung Phuong Nam” to discover countless attractive destinations and eat to your heart’s content within the famous Tra Su Cajuput Forest tourist area. Let’s explore what’s fun and exciting at Tra Su Cajuput Forest with Tieu Dao Tu right now:
Which Province is Tra Su Cajuput Forest In?
Surely everyone knows Tra Su Cajuput Forest is in An Giang province, more specifically, it belongs to Van Giao commune, Tinh Bien district, An Giang. The Tra Su Cajuput Forest tourist area is about 30km southwest of Chau Doc city and about 60km from Long Xuyen city.
Currently, Tra Su Cajuput Forest is one of the quintessential attractions for An Giang’s floating season tourism, boasting an area of up to 850 hectares. It’s also a flooded cajuput forest with a rich ecosystem of flora and fauna in the Southwestern region of Vietnam.
What’s Fun at Tra Su Cajuput Forest?
What’s fun at Tra Su Cajuput Forest tourist area? Let’s explore the prominent activities and attractions of this destination!
As a typical flooded forest of the region, to explore this area, you’ll need to rent a xuồng ba lá (traditional sampan) or a tắc ráng (motorized boat). You’ll glide across the water, weaving through every corner of the cajuput forest, admiring the lush, cool cajuput trees, the vibrant green duckweed covering the water’s surface, and the diverse local flora and fauna. Sometimes, you might even witness locals harvesting cajuput flower honey.
So many incredible “virtual living” photos have been taken here; you’ve probably seen a lot of them online, right?
Beyond the boat ride to admire and enjoy the fresh, fascinating nature, you can also visit the following prominent check-in spots to truly experience what makes Tra Su Cajuput Forest so much fun:
Kieu Bridge
Kieu Bridge is a charming wooden bridge that crosses to the other side of the waterway, offering an alternative to taking a boat. Its unique design and meticulous craftsmanship make it an ideal spot for photographers to capture stunning, shimmering check-in photos.
Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge
The Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge—the longest bamboo bridge in a Vietnamese cajuput forest—is a truly beautiful man-made structure. It’s built entirely from various types of bamboo sourced from all over Vietnam. The investor poured immense dedication into creating this project, which holds a Guinness World Record for the “ten thousand steps bamboo bridge” winding through the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, all for the enjoyment of visitors.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest Observation Tower
When exploring what’s fun at Tra Su Cajuput Forest, you absolutely must visit the observation tower—a place where you can pose against a poetic backdrop. From this vantage point, you can observe a miniature view of the villages where people live, or even witness firsthand the sight of diverse, colorful bird species chirping lively on the branches.
Love Bridge
The Love Bridge in the forest stretches for hundreds of meters. It winds through the quiet, lush green forest, a unique connecting bridge within the “gem” of Tra Su Cajuput Forest.
“Dat Rung Phuong Nam” Film Set
Recently, Tra Su Cajuput Forest was chosen as a filming location for the feature film “Dat Rung Phuong Nam.” Here, a floating market, reminiscent of the old Mekong Delta style, was authentically and vividly recreated by the film crew.
The film set features a grand market entrance with hand-painted shop signs, exuding an antique charm, such as “Kim Sang Gold & Pawn Shop.” Boats and sampans navigate the waterways, laden with goods, bustling with buyers and sellers, vividly depicting the lively atmosphere of a bustling floating market.
Notably, to boost tourism for Tra Su Cajuput Forest and promote the upcoming film, this particular film set was preserved rather than dismantled after filming, unlike other movie sets. This decision has significantly increased awareness of the location, especially among young people, attracting a large number of tourists to explore and experience it.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest Ticket Prices You Should Know!
The Tra Su Cajuput Forest entrance fees are clearly listed at the ticket counter and are divided into three price categories, corresponding to three main services:
- Mandatory Entrance Ticket: 100,000 VND/person. This ticket allows visitors to explore the entire cajuput forest, including the “Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge.”
- Motorboat (Tắc Ráng) Service Ticket: 50,000 VND/person.
- Sampan (Xuồng Ba Lá) Service Ticket: 50,000 VND/person.
- Additionally, there’s a fee for the Love Bridge at 15,000 VND/person.
What Delicious Food to Eat at Tra Su Cajuput Forest Tourist Area?
Beyond discovering the fun activities at Tra Su Cajuput Forest, many visitors also want to experience the local cuisine.
Given its characteristic as a flooded forest, the area is incredibly rich in local produce. You can head to the restaurant area, with its small thatched huts, to savor delicious dishes and tempting specialties unique to Tra Su Cajuput Forest, such as: eel hotpot, frog hotpot, snake hotpot, chicken hotpot, grilled fish, grilled chicken, steamed chicken, grilled frog, and grilled quail. Among these, the most famous dishes are grilled field mouse with chili salt, grilled snakehead fish, and chicken grilled with cajuput flower honey.
Prices are affordable and clearly listed, so you don’t have to worry about being overcharged. During the floating season, you can also enjoy renowned dishes like Linh fish with điên điển flowers, and sour cá hú hotpot with water lilies and điên điển flowers.
When’s the Best Time to Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest?
Many young travelers wonder when the best time to visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest is for stunning views and amazing photos. The secret is that September to November each year (the floating season) is the most beautiful time. During these months, the local flora and fauna are thriving and vibrant, creating a lush, lively green landscape.
Another tip: try to visit between 7-9 AM to see flocks of birds flying and foraging, or between 5-6 PM to witness them returning to their nests in large numbers.
How to Get to Tra Su Cajuput Forest Tourist Area
There are several ways to reach Tra Su Cajuput Forest in An Giang, depending on your starting point:
- Starting from Chau Doc: Take the Tan Lo Kieu Luong road, which connects to National Highway 91. After crossing Tra Su Bridge in Nho Bang town, Tinh Bien district, turn left onto Tra Su Canal and continue for a few more kilometers until you reach Tra Su Cajuput Forest.
- Starting from Long Xuyen city center: Drive along National Highway 91 towards Chau Doc, then follow the route mentioned above to get to Tra Su Cajuput Forest.
- If you’re coming from other provinces/cities: You can travel by motorbike or buy a bus ticket to Chau Doc bus station, with average prices ranging from 150,000 – 300,000 VND/one-way. From there, you can rent a vehicle to travel to Tra Su Cajuput Forest following the routes described above.
The journey to Tra Su Cajuput Forest tourist area isn’t difficult, and it’s a key tourist destination in the region. Spend a day here and you’ll discover all the fun that Tra Su Cajuput Forest has to offer, and you’ll surely want to come back again!
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