It is no exaggeration to call Tra Su Melaleuca Forest (Tinh Bien town, An Giang province) the “green lung” of the Long Xuyen Quadrangle. Although it is only less than 900 hectares wide, with the typical wetland terrain of the Long Xuyen Quadrangle, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest has a very rich ecosystem.
In addition to more than 70 species of waterfowl and more than 60 species of reptiles, mammals, and aquatic animals, this place is also the capital of flora with 140 species belonging to 52 families and 102 genera. In which, Melaleuca occupies the dominant position. With the characteristics of an evergreen tree, Melaleuca in Tra Su seems to stretch its green color throughout the 4 seasons, rustling in the wind, occasionally dotted with graceful vines.
However, in recent years, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest has made many tourists sway with the presence of the “Pigeon City”. Amidst the vast green color calling the wind, stands out with rows of “white villas” in the classic French style - the nest of pigeons.
The fresh air, the cool breezes… make visitors feel like they are lost in a miniature Europe. Not only are these “villas” located in clusters, they also hang on bridges over green vegetation, located along the red alluvial waters of the delta.
This product is inspired by a destination that carries a message of peace. According to Mr. Le Hoang An - Deputy General Director of An Giang Tourism Joint Stock Company, and Director of Tra Su Melaleuca Forest Eco-Tourism Site - during his travels to Europe, he was fascinated by the beauty of doves - a bird symbolizing peace - perching on the shoulders and hands of tourists.
With the desire to bring tourists unique and interesting experiences when coming to Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, he developed Pigeon City. Initially with only 200 pigeons, over time, the flock of pigeons increased to thousands of individuals. With a variety of colors from pure white to jet black, blue... the flock of pigeons creates a special highlight for the Melaleuca Forest.
If you have the opportunity to visit An Giang, visit Tra Su Melaleuca Forest once, surely you will be overwhelmed with emotion by the friendliness of nature, people and the city of thousands of birds of peace.
