VietNamNet Bridge – Tan Lap melaleuca forest is situated in Moc Hoa District of the southern Long An Province, about 100 km from HCM City.

You can come to in Tan Lap on one or two days at weekends. This is a fairly new address on the tourist map, but is an appealing destination of the tourists because they come here to feel relaxed, immersed in the green nature of melaleuca forest.

It is suitable for those who like to take pictures and enjoy the serenity. 

After purchasing the entrance tickets (VND40,000 including rowing boat or VND120,000 including motorboats), the boatmen, also the guide, will take you to discover this huge wetland with lush vegetation, or sightseeat blooming lotus ponds.

Passing this swamp, tourists will see a large space of mangrove forest. The highlight of the melaleuca forest is the 38 m high watchtower where you admire the panoramic grandeur, immense forests and the longest cement path through the melaleuca forest in Vietnam (about 5km).

Along the way, you will feel the cool space of green forests, the freshness of the nature with the smells of mud, duckweed, grass, moss ... In the quiet and peaceful scene, take deep breaths and continue to the next journey.

At the forks of the road through the forest, there are boats that will take you to visit the next point, the lotus pond area. You should go to Tan Lap in October and November to be able to watch the blooming lotus, and smell the pleasant scent of pure flowers.

Food and cuisine services are not available in Tan Lap; therefore, to make the trip more enjoyable, you should bring food to have a snack at the stops in the tourism sector. Some shops sell souvenirs.

Photo: Zing

Compiled by Pha Le