Of course, Tam Da is not comparable to its counterparts in the Mekong Delta’s Dong Thap Muoi whose lotus lakes are among the largest in Vietnam. Yet Tam Da is a favorite check-in site of young Saigonese.
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Among visitors to the Tam Da lotus lake are photographers - PHOTOS: THANH HOA
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About 20 kilometers from the heart of Saigon, Tam Da offers visitors the most beautiful lotus flowers to be found in this city. With a ticket at VND30,000, visitors may just watch lotus flowers in full bloom or have photo sessions at will.
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White lotus flowers
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A lotus stigma
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Look at this to feel what a lotus flower about to bloom is like
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A lotus bud
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A lady in ao dai taking photos with blooming lotus flowers
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Its breathtaking natural landscapes and distinctive cultural and historical treasures have proven to be ideal for the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to develop a host of appealing tourism products, especially those relating to lotus flowers.