Tram Chim National Park (NP) is known as a wetlands with many precious bird species in the Mekong Delta. In 2012, this place was recognized as the 2,000th Ramsar area in the world.
Not noisy or crowded, Tram Chim National Park attracts tourists with the pristine beauty of the melaleuca forest, lotus pond and is home to abundant flora and fauna.
To have a complete trip, Bao Tran - a student majoring in tourism in Can Tho City suggests a route from A-Z, small notes for those who first set foot in the National Park.
Move
Tram Chim National Park is about 110km from the center of Can Tho City. Tourists can choose many different modes of transportation depending on their needs and budget.
If you travel by motorbike or personal car, you will be able to be proactive about travel time and stops. Or traveling by passenger car, tourists can buy bus tickets, and depart from Can Tho City Central Bus Station with prices ranging from about 100,000 - 150,000 VND/ticket, depending on the airline.
Outstanding experience at Tram Chim National Park
Each season, Tram Chim National Park carries its own beauty. The ideal time to visit is the flood season (from September to December) when the water level rises, birds gather a lot and the natural scene becomes lively. In the dry season, (from January to June), the weather is cool, with little rain, so travel is also easier.
One of the typical activities when coming to the NP is sitting on a tugboat to sightsee. The boat rental price depends on the route and route, ranging from about 600,000 - 700,000 VND/boat with a capacity of about 10 people/boat.
Sitting on a tugboat, visitors will weave through the lush green melaleuca forests, admire the lotus pond, the blooming water lilies and observe birds flying around. In addition, the observation tower in the area can help visitors observe the NP from above.
Besides, Tram Chim NP also has rustic experiences such as casting nets to catch fish, setting traps, setting traps or trying to be a farmer in the flood season.
What to eat at Tram Chim National Park?
The cuisine at Tram Chim National Park is imbued with riverine, rustic but unforgettable features. You can enjoy dishes made from fresh ingredients such as snakehead fish grilled with young lotus leaf rolls, roasted rats, sour hotpot with linh dien dien fish...
Meals are usually served at restaurants in tourist areas or local eateries near the gate of the National Park, with reasonable prices and a strong rural flavor.
Accommodation and rest in Dong Thap
Visitors can choose homestays and guesthouses near the Tram Chim NP area with affordable prices, quiet spaces, suitable for nature lovers.
If you want more convenience, visitors can stay in the center of the old Cao Lanh city, about 30-40km from Tram Chim, where there are many hotels and full services. The next day, you can travel to visit other places such as Xeo Quyt tourist area, Lai Vung pink mandarin garden, Sa Dec flower village...
Some notes
When coming to Tram Chim, tourists should prepare hats, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, light shoes and bring water to drink.
The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon to avoid hot sun and easily observe birds.
In particular, please comply with the regulations of the conservation area, do not litter, and do not affect the natural environment.
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