Thi Tuong Lagoon, also known as Ba Tuong Lagoon, is known as the “sea lake in the middle of the plain”, an ideal destination for those who want to find a peaceful place. The uniqueness of customs and practices combined with many cultural features of the indigenous people have created a rare beauty for Thi Tuong Lagoon.
The wild beauty of the “sea lake” of Ca Mau
Thi Tuong Lagoon is located in 3 communes: Cai Nuoc, Tran Van Thoi and Phu Tan. The lagoon was formed from the alluvial deposits of My Binh River, Ong Doc River and many other canals. Thi Tuong lagoon has a water surface area of about 700 hectares, stretching 12km, the widest place is 2km, the deepest place is 1.5m, leading to the Gulf of Thailand, this place owns a vast, peaceful river scene and has the typical features of the southernmost land of the country.
The lagoon consists of 3 main lagoons: Inner lagoon, Middle lagoon and Outer lagoon, of which Middle lagoon is the largest. The characteristic of the lagoon is different from ponds and lakes in depth, if the middle lagoon is very deep, in some places it is up to 10 meters deep, then the upper and lower lagoons are very shallow, not reaching the head of a person. The water level on the lagoon changes often according to the tide from 0.7m to 1.5m, making it very safe for tourists.
“lonely house” in Thi Tuong lagoon.
The unique highlight of Thi Tuong Lagoon is the simple huts built by the people on the water surface for farming and living. These “lonely houses” create a picture that is both realistic about life and romantic, evoking a feeling of separation from the hustle and bustle of the city.
An experience not to be missed
The lives of people around Thi Tuong lagoon are closely linked to the water, closely linked to natural aquatic resources. Because of its special structure and connection to the sea, the vast water area of nearly 10km long is always full of food for aquatic species to grow. Not only taking advantage of the natural resources of fish, shrimp, blood cockles, and mussels living in the lagoon to feed their families; Thi Tuong fishermen also rely on the water flow to develop the economy.
catching fish in Thi Tuong lagoon.
They use the water surface area to raise giant tiger prawns and Ca Mau crabs. These are two types of seafood with high economic value, firmly established in the list of Vietnamese specialties.
On the lagoon, there are many rows of large and small stilt houses scattered, each house is about 100 m apart, that distance is the boundary of each household working in the seafood exploitation here. Each hamlet is like a “small village” lying exposed on the vast water surface.
stilt house in the lagoon.
When visiting the lagoon, visitors can choose to go by motorboat to feel the rustic, simple life of this land. Not only admiring the beautiful scenery of the homeland, visitors can also enjoy the specialties prepared by the locals here, very attractive and listen to them tell stories about the simple life on the lagoon, or listen to the anecdotes and stories about Thi Tuong lagoon.
Tourists come to visit Thi Tuong lagoon by boat.
Unlike other famous eco-tourism destinations, at Thi Tuong lagoon tour, there are no restaurants, nor modern entertainment places. But simply the stilt houses scattered on the lagoon of the simple fishermen. In addition to Thi Tuong lagoon cooperative, there are also a few households that run their own businesses providing community catering services for tourists visiting Ca Mau.
Local restaurant in Thi Tuong lagoon.
There is nothing more wonderful than sitting on small huts to feel the cool breeze, listening to the stories of fishermen and enjoying fresh seafood such as crabs, shrimps, fishes…
specialties in Thi Tuong lagoon
Source: collected by An
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