The Mekong Delta, a fertile region crisscrossed with canals and vast rice paddies, always holds a rustic, simple yet captivating beauty. Unlike the hustle and bustle of urban areas, rural tourism in the Mekong Delta opens up a peaceful space where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, experience unique cultural features, and enjoy rustic cuisine. A journey to explore Sa Dec, Cho Que, and My Phuoc Thanh Tourist Area will be a memorable trip, taking you to the heart of the Mekong Delta countryside.
Sa Dec Flower Village: Colors and Fragrances of the Mekong Delta
Sa Dec, known as the land of flowers, is especially famous for Tan Quy Dong flower village, one of the largest flower granaries in the Mekong Delta. Visiting Sa Dec at any time of year, you will be overwhelmed by the vibrant beauty of countless flowers blooming. However, the ideal time to visit Sa Dec flower village is near the Lunar New Year (Tet holiday), when the entire flower village awakens, dressing itself in the most splendid attire to prepare for spring.
Stepping into the flower village, you will feel like entering a colorful fairytale world. Thousands of flower pots of all kinds, from bright yellow chrysanthemum morifolium, strong tiger chrysanthemums, fresh gerbera daisies, to gentle petunias, elegant lisianthus, enduring marigolds, simple moss roses, unique coconut flowers, luxurious dipladenia, romantic evolvulus, graceful weeping willows, fiery firecracker flowers… all blend together to create a vivid and enchanting natural picture. In particular, Sa Dec is also proud to own about 50 varieties of export roses, bringing diversity and class to the flower village.
Vibrant colorful flower fields in Sa Dec flower village
Not only can you admire the flowers, but you also have the opportunity to learn about the traditional flower growing process of local people, from seeding, caring to harvesting. The gentle and honest farmers will enthusiastically share their secrets to create beautiful and healthy flower pots. You can also personally choose your favorite flower pots to take home as gifts, contributing to supporting Sa Dec flower growers.
If you have the opportunity to visit Sa Dec during the Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival, you will be immersed in the bustling festival atmosphere with many unique cultural and artistic activities, honoring the beauty of flowers and the people of Sa Dec. This is a unique cultural tourism experience that you should not miss when exploring the Mekong Delta countryside.
Tourists happily taking pictures at Sa Dec flower village
Tourists sightseeing and exploring the beauty of Sa Dec flower village
Cho Que Dong Thap: Experiencing Traditional Rural Market Culture
Leaving behind the brilliant flower gardens, the journey of rural tourism in the Mekong Delta continues to take you to Cho Que Dong Thap (Dong Thap Rural Market), a destination imbued with the traditional culture of the land of lotus. Cho Que is not only a place for buying and selling goods but also a unique community cultural living space, recreating the old rural market scene with its simplicity, rusticity, and closeness.
Coming to Cho Que, you will be immersed in the bustling, crowded atmosphere of the market with all kinds of goods, from fresh agricultural products, local specialties to unique handicrafts. The special feature of Cho Que is that the products on sale are mainly homegrown, bearing the flavor of the countryside and the honesty of the people of Dong Thap. You can find fresh vegetables and fruits, rustic dishes rich in rural flavors, or exquisite handmade souvenirs.
Scene of a traditional rural market in Dong Thap
In addition to shopping, Cho Que also offers visitors interesting cultural experiences. You can participate in traditional folk cake making activities, learn how to wrap banh u, banh it, banh bo… and enjoy hot, delicious cakes made by your own hands. You can also immerse yourself in the sweet and deep space of “Don ca tai tu” music, listen to lullabies, and lyrical melodies imbued with the cultural identity of the Mekong Delta.
Tourists experiencing making traditional cakes at the rural market
Cho Que cuisine is also a highlight not to be missed. You will have the opportunity to enjoy Mekong Delta specialties such as “lau mam” (fermented fish hotpot), grilled snakehead fish, banh xeo (crispy pancake), bun rieu (crab noodle soup), hu tieu (pork noodle soup)… prepared according to traditional recipes, bringing a rich and unforgettable flavor. In particular, the culinary experience at the rural market itself will bring you authentic and profound emotions about the Mekong Delta rural culinary culture.
My Phuoc Thanh Tourist Area: Immersing Yourself in Mekong Delta Nature
The final stop on the journey of rural tourism in the Mekong Delta is My Phuoc Thanh Ecological Tourist Area, a newly nổi bật destination that has quickly attracted tourists with its wild natural beauty and unique experiences. My Phuoc Thanh Tourist Area appears as a peaceful rural painting with vast lotus fields, green rice fields stretching to the horizon, and gentle winding canals.
Coming to My Phuoc Thanh, you will be immersed in the fresh natural space, enjoying the cool and relaxing atmosphere. You can relax on a sampan, weaving through fragrant lotus ponds, admiring the pink lotus flowers blooming under the sunlight. You can also participate in typical Mekong Delta experience activities such as catching snakehead fish in the fields, setting fish traps, boat racing on the river… These activities not only bring joy and excitement but also help you understand more about the life and activities of people in the Mekong Delta region.
Peaceful scenery at My Phuoc Thanh tourist area
In addition, My Phuoc Thanh Tourist Area also has many beautiful virtual living corners, designed in a rural style, bringing you unique and impressive souvenir photos. You can check-in at rickety bamboo bridges, simple thatched-roof houses, or colorful flower gardens.
Tourists experiencing boating at My Phuoc Thanh tourist area
Rural tourism in the Mekong Delta with a journey to explore Sa Dec, Cho Que, and My Phuoc Thanh is not just a trip but also a profound cultural experience, helping you understand more about the simple beauty of the countryside, the honesty of the people, and the precious traditional cultural values. Come to the Mekong Delta countryside once to feel and love more the beauty of your country.