Where is Tan Phong islet?
Tan Phong is a famous tourist destination located between the Tien River and the right bank of Cai Be floating market, Hiep Duc Commune, Dong Thap province, just over 40 km from My Tho Ward or around 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Tan Phong islet comprises Trich Islet, Dai Dien Islet, Ngam Islet, Tre Isle, Bau Islet, and Ca Ngat Islet, with a total area of around 2,500 ha.
From Ho Chi Minh City, it takes more than 2 hours and 30 minutes, over a distance of more than 100km, to reach the Hiep Duc – Tan Phong ferry terminal. After that, it will take you about 10 more minutes floating on the river to reach this islet.
From Can Tho city, you will travel about 75km to the Hiep Duc ferry terminal. And again, you will spend 10 minutes on the ferry before arriving here. Don’t forget to turn on and follow Ms. Google’s advice when you’re driving by yourself.
Things to do in Tan Phong Islet?
Tan Phong is famous for its fruit-laden orchards, especially in the ripe fruit season. Furthermore, with a cool, fresh climate year-round, favored by nature, it attracts thousands of tourists who come to visit and relax. Not only possessing a charming landscape, but Tan Phong also has many unique types of entertainment that attract many tourists to come enjoy and experience:
Explore the beauty of Tan Phong islet by bicycle
Cycling around a system of narrow, zigzag village roads and alleys on the islet, watching the scenery on both sides of the road, is extremely interesting. You will slowly wander through the narrow alleys to admire the village’s peaceful beauty and the simple lifestyle of the local people. This activity is preferred by most foreigners.
It would be a great chance for you to admire the local houses built from water coconut leaves, coconut wood, and bamboo, hidden in lush gardens.
Explore anals of the islets by sampan
A distinctive feature of the islet is the many small wooden sampans parked on the riverbank. Many people say that if you have never been on a sampan when visiting the islet, you have missed the opportunity to admire the “beauty” of Tan Phong. So, don’t miss this exciting activity.
Boat sightseeing activities will always be accompanied by a guide. They will fully explain what you are experiencing. The wooden boat will take you to creep into the orchards, learn about the typical nipa tree of the island country, visit the lives of the people living in the gardens along the water…
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Visiting and enjoying fruit in the garden
Tan Phong islet covers an area of more than one thousand hectares. The region is favored by nature with fertile alluvial grounds and a mild climate all year round, so it integrates the development of large fruit gardens.
Coming to Tan Phong, you will be delighted to enjoy tropical fruits such as longan, grapefruit, plum, pomelo, jackfruit…, especially rambutan and durian.
The islet is known to many people as the “Rambutan Kingdom”. A typical example is the restoration and development of the brand “Tan Phong rambutan”, a favorite fruit brand for many years, for its unique, delicious taste and high quality. The quantity is much better than that of rambutan grown elsewhere. In addition to the Java rambutan variety that has been widely grown for a long time, Tan Phong also introduced many new rambutan varieties that are popular in the market, thanks to their outstanding advantages, such as longan rambutan and Thai rambutan.
The same goes for durian; the entire Tan Phong durian area is planted with high-quality varieties: Ri6, Mongthong. Today, some gardeners in Tan Phong have boldly invested capital, upgraded infrastructure, and converted fruit-growing areas into tourist attractions. Up to now, Tan Phong has many tourist business locations operating quite bustlingly, in the style of “linking gardens” with adjacent fruit gardens, serving visitors year-round.
Enjoy the specialties in Tan Phong Islet
Rice snail is one of the famous specialties of Tan Phong islet, which mainly lives in the area of Bau, Tre, Tron Islet along Ba Rai River. Among them, the rice snail in Tre Islet is the most famous. Because snails live in sandy areas, they are often large, with a turquoise shell and full and fatty intestines. In addition, you can make many different dishes from rice snails, such as fried rice snails with garlic, fried rice snails with spicy butter, snails cooked with porridge, or snails braised in coconut water…
Enjoy “Don ca tai tu” show
Don ca tai tu is a famous local folk music in the Mekong Delta region. The artists will deliver professional, attractive performances at venues. You will clearly feel Western culture through their songs. Besides, you can also enjoy irresistible, delicious food while listening to them sing. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to satisfy sight, hearing, and taste at the same time.
Tan Phong islet has long attracted travelers for its beautiful sights and unique culture. This ecotourism attraction is a must-visit in Mekong Delta, promising to be a memorable memory in your trip.
- Best for: couples, families, students, groups of friends…
- Tourist spots nearby: Vinh Trang Pagoda, Thoi Son Islet, Vinh Long Museum, Cai Be floating market, Tan Thanh Beach, Dong Tam Snake farm, ….
Source: collected by An
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