Suggestions for interesting September 2nd travel experiences in the South

Join the waterfall tour in Da Lat, Lam Dong

Da Lat is one of the most popular tourist destinations on September 2, according to statistics from online travel platforms. Coming to this city of thousands of flowers, in addition to relaxing, enjoying the cool air, hunting for sea of clouds, entering rose gardens in fruit season... tourists can refer to the waterfall crossing tour.

The waterfall tour in Da Lat (Lam Dong) has been listed in the top 25 outdoor and nature activities to experience in 2024 (Best of the Best Things to do category) by the prestigious travel platform Tripadvisor. This page describes the waterfall tour in Da Lat as a thrilling adventure where visitors will abseil down beautiful waterfalls, swing off high cliffs and trek through lush forests. Along the way, visitors will learn about medicinal plants and local cuisine from friendly guides.

Experience boating in Tra Su cajuput forest, An Giang

The flood season, from September to November every year, is considered the best time to experience the beauty of Tra Su cajuput forest (Chau Doc, An Giang).

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest is located in Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien District, nearly 100km from Long Xuyen City, 30km from Chau Doc City and near the Vietnam - Cambodia border. The total area of Tra Su Melaleuca Forest is up to 850ha, a typical ecosystem model of the West Hau River region.

Tourists will sit on sampans or motorboats, leisurely weaving through the green, shady cajuput forests, through the dense, thick carpet of water hyacinths - a unique image only seen in the flood season. When traveling by sampan, tourists can listen to the sound of oars splashing in the water and the chirping of birds.

The flood season also creates favorable conditions for the development of fish and shrimp species and is an attractive destination for many bird species. Along the canal, you will encounter dozens of different species of birds flying, hunting, nesting..., watching the brilliant lotus flowers blooming left over from the summer.

Tourists can visit the cajuput forest early in the morning from 6-9am or 3-5pm - the time when many birds and storks gather. Photo: Linh Trang

Tourists can refer to the schedule: In the morning, visit the colorful floating village of Chau Doc, the Cham village in Da Phuoc town, visit Chau Doc market to buy specialties and in the afternoon go to Tra Su cajuput forest. When returning, you can go to watch the sunset at Sam mountain.

Hunting for sunrise in the coastal city of Vung Tau

Vung Tau is a destination that always attracts a lot of tourists during holidays, including National Day September 2. To feel the peaceful moments of this city, you can wake up early to watch the sunrise, walk on the beach, and enjoy hot tofu stalls of the locals.

The best spots to watch the sunrise are Bai Sau beach in Thuy Van area, Nghinh Phong cape, and Con Heo hill. In the dry season (from November to April), the sunrise usually appears from 4:30 to 5:00 am. In the rainy season (the remaining months), the sunrise comes later, around 5:30 to 6:00 am.

As for sunset, visitors should go to Bai Truoc, Bai Dau, Tran Phu street, and the lighthouse on top of Nho mountain to capture the sunset.

Drifting on the river in Can Tho

In the summer, from May to August, visitors to Can Tho will feel like they are lost in a diverse and attractive fruit orchard. Meanwhile, from September to November is the flood season, suitable for visitors to experience the rustic life of the Western people and enjoy specialties that are only available when the flood comes.

Tourists can wake up early and cruise the Cai Rang floating market. In addition to fruits and vegetables, many small boats also sell breakfast, drinks and snacks to serve merchants and tourists.

Afterwards, visitors can go to Con Son, where there are many interesting activities such as fruit harvesting, making traditional cakes, enjoying specialties and watching "fish circus".

A school of fish at a garden house in Con Son can jump like the wind to catch food, perform unique "birthing" and "bottle-feeding" skills, leaving tourists "eyes wide open and mouths wide open".

w ca loc bay 6 3 1004.jpg — “Fish circus” shows attract tourists. Photo: Linh Trang

Some other small houses in Con Son raise many strange fish species for tourists to see such as red-tailed duck-billed fish, tiger fish, colorful koi fish, pink catfish, Fire Dragon (fire loach)...

September 2nd Tourism in the Central region: Check-in at a series of 'million view' locations on social networks Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Thanh Hoa are places that always attract a large number of tourists during the holidays. Below are suggestions for some new and interesting "check-in corners" at the above destinations.

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