Visit Chau Doc flood season

As scheduled, from around August to November, the flood waters flow to the West, bringing shrimp, fish, alluvium... to a large area that local residents look forward to and call by a simple, affectionate name: "Flood season".

Chau Doc - An Giang is a destination with many characteristics of the flood season that any tourist will feel excited about because of the changes in nature and the lives of local people during this time. Not only bringing the wealth bestowed by nature, the flood season also paints a romantic picture that captures the hearts of those who love the vast rivers. Take a boat to visit Tra Su cajuput forest to discover the green oasis that is home to thousands of birds, or visit the vast flooded fields with rows of palm trees that appear and disappear, creating a strangely graceful appearance.

Wandering on the roads to explore Chau Doc during the flood season, don't forget to enjoy delicious dishes made from products when the water flows in and join in cheering in the unique bull racing festivals held after the harvest here.

Visitors can also capture the view of vast flooded fields, the "dance" of fishermen casting nets to catch fish, or the moment people climb palm trees to harvest fruit.

In addition to visiting the palm fields in Tinh Bien, tourists can visit other tourist attractions in An Giang such as Long Xuyen floating market, Ba Chua Xu temple - Chau Doc, "fish sauce kingdom" in Chau Doc market, Tra Su cajuput forest - Tinh Bien or Ta Pa fields, Co To mountain in Tri Ton district.

Don't forget to enjoy a glass of cool, sweet palm juice that will surely dispel the fatigue of your journey of discovery.

If visitors like to experience by motorbike, depending on the schedule and time, they can choose suitable routes to visit Tinh Bien, such as: Ho Chi Minh City - National Highway 1A - My Thuan Bridge - Sa Dec - Vam Cong Ferry - Long Xuyen City - Tri Ton - Chau Doc City - Tinh Bien.

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