In the cool and peaceful green space, hundreds of wild birds fly around, bird nests hang on cajuput branches several dozen meters high... Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve (Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province) with the characteristics of alum-flooded land...
In the cool and peaceful green space, hundreds of birds fly around, bird nests hang on cajuput branches several dozen meters high... Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve (Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province) with its characteristic alum-flooded land has made a strong impression on visitors from the first time they come.
Tourists explore Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve (Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province) on sampans.
Immerse yourself in the wild
About 30km northwest of My Tho, Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve really impressed us with its wild beauty.
Before getting on the sampan, visitors are equipped with life jackets and conical hats and then begin their journey of discovery. “Underneath the layer of seaweed and moss are schools of fish swimming happily.
We are about to explore the cajuput forest with flocks of birds preparing to return to their nests,” Ms. Thu, the person rowing the boat for us, introduced.
People are amazed by the natural beauty that is “changing its clothes” when the weather enters autumn. Right at the edge of the forest, the cajuput trees are blooming white flowers; the yellow sesbania bushes are swaying, the ferns are bending and showing off their shape.
Amidst the natural scenery, flocks of birds fly around, calling each other back to their nests, making everyone exclaim with delight.
Many rare wild birds at Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve, Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province.
The sampan gently rocked, taking us deep into the forest. On both sides were shady cajuput forests. Everyone spoke softly, not wanting to disturb the quiet and living space of many species of waterfowl and rare wild animals.
Hundreds, thousands of bird nests, storks of all kinds swayed on the treetops, just a few meters to a few dozen meters from our path. Occasionally, people saw schools of bold fish swimming, golden turtles coming ashore to nest…
“This is a conservation area, so no one is allowed to catch fish, shrimp or any other animals,” Thu explained. If you like, you can ask the boatman to stop to better feel the quiet space and record the simple moments of nature here.
After nearly an hour of traveling through the forest, we returned to the boat dock. It was sunny, but no one felt tired because the green of the cajuput forest made the weather seem milder. Everyone continued to move to the nearby 18m high observation tower, taking in the endless green.
After participating in the experiences, visitors stop at wooden huts to enjoy rustic dishes and specialties, such as grilled field mice, steamed apple snails, grilled snakehead fish, wild vegetables, pineapples... prepared by the locals.
Interesting discovery points
Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve was established with a core area of 106.8 hectares, with the task of collecting and preserving typical flora and fauna of Dong Thap Muoi region.
According to the Management Board of the Conservation Area, the Conservation Area has gathered over 12,000 birds and storks for breeding and living such as: white storks, thousand storks, teals, mallards, grey herons, sesbania, herons, national birds...
In particular, the Reserve also has rare birds and animals listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world such as: wild cats, golden mountain turtles, mangroves, giang sen, and gia day; types of mammals, reptiles and birds and animals typical of the Dong Thap Muoi region, such as: reticulated pythons, long-tailed monkeys, pig-tailed monkeys, wild cats, porcupines...
According to locals, the best time to admire the Reserve is from 7-9am, when the birds start to forage. Or from 5-7pm, when the birds return to their nests.
Currently, the Conservation Area has signed a contract with an enterprise to organize ecotourism for 7 years from 2024 to 2030, creating favorable conditions for people and tourists from near and far to have the opportunity to experience the scenery of the river and mangrove forest.
Ticket prices to visit the Conservation Area range from 100,000 - 200,000 VND/person, depending on the services requested by visitors, such as rowing along the canals of the Conservation Area or taking a bicycle or electric car to the bird breeding cage area.
In 2024, with the goal of continuing to conserve biodiversity associated with developing tourism in the Dong Thap Muoi sub-region, meeting the needs of tourists for sightseeing and relaxation, Tien Giang province plans to expand the buffer zone of 244 hectares outside the core zone of the Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve.
Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve, Tan Phuoc District, Tien Giang Province was established in 2000 with an area of nearly 107 hectares, including 40 hectares of primary cajuput forest and 40 hectares of water surface.
The buffer zone around the reserve is determined to have an area of 1,800 hectares, mainly Melaleuca forest. This place has a rich and diverse flora and fauna system with about 156 plant species, 147 bird species, 34 fish species, 8 amphibian species, and 30 insect species living and developing. Of which, the number of bird species has tens of thousands of individuals.
Source: https://danviet.vn/vo-mot-khu-rung-noi-tieng-vung-dong-thap-muoi-o-tien-giang-thay-loai-chim-hoang-da-chan-dai-la-lam-20241122232250364.htm
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