Tram Chim tourist area, also known as Tram Chim National Park, is a wetland, classified in the special-use forest system of Vietnam with an area of 7,588 hectares, in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province.
With the characteristics of the terrain and the residence of more than 100 species of vertebrates, 40 species of fish and 147 species of waterfowl, of which, there are 13 rare species of birds... Tram Chim is one of the attractive attractions of Dong Thap in particular and the Western provinces in general.
Suitable time to visit Tram Chim Dong Thap tourist area:
Each time of the year, this mangrove area wears a different beauty, but according to many tourists, Tram Chim is the most beautiful and brilliant from September to November - at this time, the weather is mild, many plants and plants are suitable for exploring.
Suggestions for moving to Tram Chim tourist area
Tram Chim tourist area is about 170km from Ho Chi Minh City, so visitors can take this place as a starting point. From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can buy bus tickets, drive their own car or ride a motorbike to Tram Chim. The travel time is about 3-4 hours, the bus ticket is about 170,000 VND/way.
If traveling by car or motorbike, the direction is as follows: From the center of Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Lam roundabout, take Ba Hom Street - Provincial Highway 10 - Duc Hoa, Long An. From Duc Hoa junction, turn left onto Provincial Highway 9, then go for about 3km, turn right along the dirt road (cars can still travel) to come out to N2 road. From N2 road to Thanh Hoa - National Highway 62 - Tan Thanh - Provincial Highway 829 - Provincial Highway 844 is to Tram Chim. Or from Ho Chi Minh City to Trung Luong - Tan An - Tan Thanh highway (My An - Moc Hoa junction) - Truong Xuan - Tram Chim town - Tram Chim national park.
Buy tickets
The floating season is the peak tourist season of Tram Chim, so if possible, you should contact to book tickets before coming or buy tickets at the counter. The ticket price depends on each route, the average price is 800,000 VND/boat for about 12 people.
If your group is small, you can propose to join the group.
The ideal time to explore Tram Chim is from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. At this time, the sunlight is just enough for you to visit - these are also 2 timelines when birds leave their nests to fly to feed or return (watch the sunset).
Experiences to have at Tram Chim
Take a sightseeing boat in Tram Chim Dong Thap tourist area: As a mangrove area, the plant ecosystem in Tram Chim is quite different from other destinations. Sitting on the canoe, you will be taken by the guide to different "flower and grass lands", when it is a green melaleuca forest, when it is a brilliant rose, a pure white lotus... Sometimes it is the soaring trees that dense the nests of different types of birds...
See rare birds, discover their activities and behaviors. If you can take advantage of it, you can go to Tram Chim at 5 am or 5 pm to watch each flock of birds flying out of the nest or returning to the nest, noisy, boisterous, but no less fun.
Buy tickets to participate in experiences such as trying to be a farmer, fisherman, participating in hoofing, skipping, fishing, river bathing... with prices from 80,000-250,000 VND. You can plan and contact Tram Chim in advance for the staff to prepare your group or team up - saving time and money.
What to eat in Tram Chim
The list of delicious dishes to try includes grilled hamsters, grilled snails, lotus seed rice, grilled snakehead fish rolled with lotus leaves, dried snakehead fish salad, crispy fried catfish, lentils hotpot, snakehead fish porridge, crazy cotton pancakes, fish sauce hotpot... You can enjoy rice right in the tourist area or at nearby restaurants. A portion of rice costs from 50,000-200,000 VND depending on the dish you order.
Where? Tram Chim tourist area provides accommodation rooms at a fairly soft price from 150,000 VND/night or you can register to sleep in the middle of the forest right at the rest stop to be able to conveniently "hunt" the sunset, "hunt" the dawn, feel the tranquility of the mangrove land at night...
You can also go to the Tam Nong or Chau Doc areas to take advantage of other landmarks. The price of accommodation in Tam Nong, Chau Doc ranges from 250,000 VND depending on location, model, and service.
Suggested itinerary for 2 days 1 night to explore Tram Chim
Day 1: 6 am, departing from Ho Chi Minh City - Tram Chim. Travel time is about 4 hours; 10 a.m. arrive, send your belongings at the reception, explore Tram Chim by bicycle; 12:00 lunch, check-in, rest; 16:00, start exploring Tram Chim by canoe, watch the birds return to the nest, watch the sunset; sleeping at night in tourist areas.
Day 2: Wake up at 5 am to watch the sunrise, watch the birds leave the nest, have breakfast, explore Tram Chim by road; spend 1 day experiencing tourism activities and services in Tram Chim; 18h, depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
Estimated cost:
400,000 VND for gasoline (for cars and motorbikes reduced by 1/2) or about 340,000 VND/2-way bus + 600,000 VND/6 meals + 200,000 VND for accommodation + 500,000 VND for sightseeing and experience.
What to bring to Tram Chim tourist area
Choose clothes that are comfortable and easy to move; it is recommended to wear flat shoes or sneakers if walking or cycling; bring hats and sunscreen; bring insect prevention and treatment drugs (mosquitoes); bring bathing suits; Bring some cake and water when boarding the boat to make the tour more enjoyable.
Photo: An An
According to Women Online