Tan Thanh Beach

Tan Thanh Beach is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Go Cong, Dong Thap province. With a long stretch of beach, fine white sand, and clear blue seawater, Tan Thanh Beach has attracted many domestic and foreign tourists from all over to visit and enjoy the comfortable, colorful natural setting. If you are planning to visit Tan Thanh Beach, please join me in exploring this place through the information below.

Overview of Tan Thanh Beach 

Tan Thanh Beach, also known as Go Cong Beach, is located in Go Cong Dong Commune, Dong Thap province, 50km from My Tho, 70km from Ho Chi Minh City. It can be quite hard to travel by motorbike or local bus, especially when you’re going with a group or family. Therefore, a private car to Dong Thap, then to Tan Thanh Beach would be the best option.

The beach stretches for 7 km along the Mekong Delta River, with more than 300 meters of solid embankments built to serve tourism. Although this place is not very famous and not many people choose to swim here, it has its own special appeal.

The unique point is that the sand at Tan Thanh Beach Resort is not yellow, as at other places, but a rare black color. Besides, because it is not too far from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, this place is frequented by many tourists year-round, especially on weekends, holidays, and Tet, to rest, enjoy, and relax. like enjoying seafood. It is most crowded during major seafood fishing seasons, such as clam and crab season. In addition, what attracts tourists is that the fresh seafood here is prepared very deliciously at affordable prices. 

Things to do in Tan Thanh Beach

If one day you feel bored or stuffy with city life, come to this tourist area to enjoy the peaceful space. A little sunshine, wind, and interesting experiences will make you feel energized and forget your troubles.

If you come to Tan Thanh Go Cong beach resort early in the morning, you will witness the enchanting moment of sunrise. The air is fresh, and the sea breeze blows coolly. Let your bare feet walk on the sparkling silver-black sand to enjoy a moment of peace amidst the vast ocean.

If you take the time to linger until late afternoon, the sunset over the sea will give those who witness it a quiet moment; the beauty here truly stays with you forever.

Due to the special water flow, clams in Tan Thanh Beach Resort have become extremely famous. Abundant in quantity, large and very sweet, the clams here are known to many people, and they love to buy them to eat as fresh seafood. For tourists visiting, an interesting experience many enjoy is participating in clam raking with locals. 

This job seems simple, but it takes a lot of effort. With only simple rakes and the sand here is muddy, catching or raking clams for many first-timers will feel a bit difficult. However, when you bring home fresh, finished products and enjoy your work, you will feel extremely worthy. And also an unforgettable memory that not everyone can have.

Coming to Tan Thanh, you must definitely enjoy the calm specialties here. It is an extremely delicious and attractive dish. Not only famous for clams, but coming to Tan Thanh Beach Resort, you can also enjoy all kinds of fresh seafood. There are shrimp, crabs, fingernail snails, sweet snails, pineapple fish, and especially the fatty, fragrant sea buckthorn dish famous in this sea. Simply prepare it with salt, chili, and lemon, or add a little sweet-and-spicy seasoning to create countless delicious dishes.

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