EXPLORE TRAM CHIM NATIONAL PARK, DONG THAP

Tram Chim Dong Thap is one of the famous tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta region. With a rich and diverse ecosystem and wild beauty, this place also possesses a rich and varied flora and fauna ecosystem. There are many types of flora and fauna listed in the Red Book. Tram Chim not only has great significance in Vietnam's eco-tourism but is also considered a Ramsar site of international importance. This place ranks 2,000th in the world and 4th in Vietnam. Tram Chim Dong Thap has attracted many tourists to explore and experience.

Some highlights at Tram Chim National Park.

Tram Chim National Park is located in the territory of 7 communes (Tan Cong Sinh, Phu Duc, Phu Tho, Phu Thanh A, Phu Thanh B, Phu Hiep), in Tram Chim town, Tam Nong district, Dong Thap Province. With a total area of more than 7,500 hectares, Tram Chim is considered a typical miniature model of the Dong Thap Muoi region, which has a diverse ecosystem and bears the characteristics of the Mekong River Delta.

They are bringing unique beauty and characteristics along with sustainable exploitation of natural advantages. Activities to visit and explore Tram Chim land are becoming more and more attractive to tourists.

The national park is home to more than 130 different species of vegetation. Among them is the outstanding water bird system with more than 233 species, belonging to 25 genera and 49 families.

Sightseeing ticket price list here:

+ Sightseeing entrance ticket price: 20,000 VND/person

+ Boat rental price (10 people): 500,000 VND

+ Kayak and water bike rental price: 50,000 VND/person

+ Boat rental price to visit bird breeding grounds (once a year): 270,000 VND/person

+ Farmer course: 200,000 VND/person

+ Overnight stay: 150,000 VND/person

+ Hire a tour guide: 100,000 VND/person

Instructions for moving here

Tram Chim National Park is located 140km from Ho Chi Minh City and about 120km from Can Tho City. To get here, you can choose to go by bus if you do not know the roads and want a safer trip. It will take you about 3 hours to get there. In addition, motorbikes are also the perfect choice for those who like to travel. Riding a motorbike will save you time and be more proactive.

Activities to explore Tram Chim National Park.

1. Take a boat trip to see the garden

Sitting on a canoe weaving along the green canal is always an activity that any tourist wants to experience when arriving at Tram Chim National Park.

This is a very relaxing time, visitors can watch many birds flying right in front of them. Listen to the chirping sounds, or witness the sight of hundreds of white storks and mallard ducks flying into the air.

Arriving at the lookout tower, the boat will stop for visitors to climb to the upper floor to enjoy the immense green scenery of the national park. Just let your soul follow the wind, feel the closeness to nature, and feel strangely peaceful.

2. Discover the whereabouts of thousands of animals in the Red Book

Built on an area of more than 7,500 hectares, Tram Chim divides the vegetation ecosystem of more than 130 different species into characteristic, distributed communities. interspersed with each other such as lotus communities, swamps, melaleuca forests, rice fields, moldy mouths...

Besides, the animal ecosystem here is also countless, most of them are rare animals, listed in the Vietnam Red Book. Among them, we cannot ignore the water bird system with more than 233 types, belonging to 49 families and 25 genera. Some rare animal species include peacocks, peacocks, gray-legged pelicans, black-backed plovers, white-winged geese... The red-crowned crane species of the Crane family accounts for the largest number and is also the most precious natural gift at Tram Chim National Park.

3. Photo hunting with red-crowned cranes

As a rare bird species listed in the Vietnam Red Book as well as the world IUCN Red Book, the red-crowned crane is like a priceless gift that nature has given to Tram Chim National Park. This bird species currently lives in Cambodia and occasionally flies to the national park in the dry season, but the frequency is quite rare. That's why people often flock to Tram Chim National Park in the dry season to "hunt" for precious photos with red-crowned cranes.

4. Garden culture of Indigenous people

Tram Chim is a rich and unique land with the gardening culture of the indigenous people. You can learn and experience jobs such as raising pangasius, raising birds, growing vegetables, or catching fish to get rich. In addition, you can admire the people's old stilt houses and enjoy specialties here.

Tram Chim Dong Thap travel experience for tourists

Choose a suitable travel time

Tram Chim Dong Thap has a tropical monsoon climate, so tourists should go in the winter from September to December when the weather is dry and cool, not too hot like summer.

Choose suitable means of transportation and accommodation

You can rent a motorbike, car, or bus to get to Tram Chim Dong Thap. However, for a better experience, I recommend that you use the tour services of travel companies for a more convenient and comfortable journey. Regarding accommodation, in Tram Chim, there are many hotels and motels with prices suitable for diverse budgets of tourists.

Prepare necessary clothing and equipment

Because Tram Chim Dong Thap is an ecological area, you should prepare enough cool clothes, sports shoes, and hats to avoid insect bites or injuries when walking. If you want to experience river activities, prepare sunscreen, life jackets, aand sunglasses to protect yourself.

Please respect and protect nature

When coming to Tram Chim Dong Thap, you should follow the regulations and instructions of conservation staff and tour guides. You should also maintain hygiene and not pollute the environment. Please respect and protect nature so that this eco-tourism is sustainable and long-lasting.

Conclude

Tram Chim Dong Thap is an attractive destination for tourists who love nature and culture. With a unique ecosystem and the interaction between nature and humans, this is a place where you can learn and experience many interesting things. If you are planning to travel to the Southwest, take the time to visit Tram Chim Dong Thap to explore and enjoy these special experiences. Tram Chim Dong Thap: The place where nature and people intersect.