Vietnam in autumn will have the sun shines in every corner of the country. If you travel to Vietnam during this time, you have many choices. 
You can admire the breathtaking view of the golden rice terraces in the mountainous northwest. You can also relax on the beautiful beaches or take the time to explore the rustic charm as you stroll through the capital Hanoi or the old town Hoi An. For those who like to roam the water, you can visit the enticing Mekong Delta. Here you can discover the floating season in South Vietnam, which is one of the most anticipated times in the region.

Traveling in the floating season in South Vietnam. (Source: goasiadaytrip.com)

Traveling in the floating season in South Vietnam

1. When is the floating season in South Vietnam?

Mekong Delta or South Vietnam has a typically tropical climate with two different seasons: Dry season and rainy season. The dry season is from December to May and offers the ideal time for exotic tropical fruits. The rainy season, also known as the floating season, lasts from June to November and brings a new phenomenon for the region and new hope for the people here.

The Floating Season in South Vietnam (Source: travelmarbles.com)

The floating season, also known as the Mekong high water season, is a natural high watering phenomenon typical of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, Tonle Sap Lake and Cambodia. But only the high water season in the Mekong Delta Vietnam is considered a "floating season". Although it is high water, it is not a natural disaster for the entire population in the south of Vietnam and Cambodia. In the Mekong Delta, the floating season usually lasts from seventh to tenth in the lunar calendar each year. In contrast, Mekong Delta residents consider it a season of changing agricultural practices. Their agricultural activities are being converted to the use of aquatic resources. The floating season helps them eliminate pests and diseases and deposit rich layers of alluvial land throughout the Mekong Delta.
If you choose to explore the Mekong Delta during the high water season, you will have an exclusive experience not found in other destinations in Vietnam. 

2. Where to go in the floating season?

a. Tra Su Cajeput forest

The Tra Su Cajeput Forest is located about 34 km from the town Chau Doc and ten km from the Cambodian border. This place has become one of the wonderful destinations for tourists visiting the Mekong Delta.
The Cajeput Forest is a typical underwater forest in the western part of the Hau River. The exploration of the floating biotopes is possible by motorboat, rowing boat or on foot. With its cajeput trees and a great variety of flora and fauna, the Tra Su cajeput forest is typical for the landscapes in the Mekong Delta. Today it is almost inconceivable that this forest was destroyed by US bombs during the Vietnam War. In 1983, the forest authorities of An Giang province began reforesting the forest. Now the Tra Su Cajeput forest is also a bird sanctuary.

Tourists go by motorboat through the Tra Su Cajeput forest (Source: wiki-travel.com.vn)

The Tra Su Cajeput Forest is the most beautiful in the high water season because in this season tourists can see more animals and plants that only appear in the floating season. During this period the cajeput flowers also bloom. In a quiet atmosphere, you can sometimes hear the bird sound. Birds that can walk over water are particularly beautiful to look at. A special feature is that the locals are trained here as tour guides for boat trips.

Address: Van Hoa Municipality, Tinh Bien District, An Giang Province

b. Thap Muoi lotus fields

If you decide to visit the Mekong Delta in the high water season, you should not miss the wonderful opportunity to explore the huge lotus fields in Thap Muoi. It is about 130 km south of Ho Chi Minh City.

Thap Muoi Lotos fields in the high water season (Source: livingnomads.com)

If you travel here in the floating season, you will have the opportunity to observe the lotus blossom and feel the gentle aroma of the lotus. The green color of the lotus leaves combines with the pink color of the lotus flowers to form a poetic picture. Nowhere can you find the beauty that is both simple and brilliant as in the Thap Muoi lotus fields.
When the high water season comes, it is an ideal time for tourists to admire the spectacular views of high watered lotus fields on the roadside to Thap Muoi. This breathtaking view here can tempt anyone to take pictures to Instagram standard. A visit here is worth your time and effort.
Address: My Hoa Community, Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province

c. Tan Lap floating village

The floating village of Tan Lap is one of the ideal destinations for exploring the floating season in the Mekong Delta.
According to the locals, the floating village of Tan Lap was once a year-round high watered country. The locals became accustomed to the high waters and therefore always had the habit of building their houses on high hills. The ground floor of their houses was gradually built higher as the water level continued to rise. As a result, Tan Lap was called "the floating village". Nowadays, the locals no longer live in the village since the local authorities approved the project to develop the village into an important eco-tourism area in Long An province.

Overview of the floating village Tan Lap (Source: langnoitanlap.com.vn)

When you visit the floating village of Tan Lap, you have the opportunity to stay close to nature and take in the full and true beauty harmony between the peaceful landscape and the inhabitants of the western water region. At any time visitors can feel the beautiful combination of green plants, sunshine, wind, flowers and birds, which together create both a unique and pleasant feeling during an unforgettable holiday.
Address: Highway 62, Tan Lap Municipality, Moc Hoa District, Long An Province

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