Tan Lap Floating Village in Long An Province is one of Vietnam's most beloved tourist destinations. This is the best option if you're short on time for a Mekong Delta trip. You can visit Tan Lap Floating Village and immerse yourself in nature and daily life here. Without further ado, join us on a tour with Vietnam Original Travel to find out what makes this floating village fascinating!

About Tan Lap Floating Village

Tan Lap Floating Village is located on National Highway 62, in Tan Lap Commune, Moc Hoa District, Long An Province, at the heart of the Dong Thap Muoi region, more than 15 kilometers south of the Cambodian border. 

Tan Lap Floating Village used to be a land perpetually submerged in water; the locals grew accustomed to "living with floods" and built houses on high mounds. To adapt to the water level, the floor of the house would also be elevated. Over time, people colloquially referred to it as the "floating village." Today, this place no longer has any residents because the government started a project to transform it into an ecotourism area.

Tan Lap Floating Village covers an area of 135 hectares and a buffer zone of 500 hectares. The tourist zone includes 5 hectares of infrastructure such as lodges, parks, piers, etc. The remaining 130 hectares represent an extensive ecosystem.

Things to See and Do in Tan Lap Floating Village, Long An

Take a Canoe Ride

At Tan Lap Floating Village, visitors can take a canoe or a boat ride and immerse themselves in nature on a journey of over 3 kilometers around the cajuput forest.

After purchasing tickets, visitors will start to navigate through the small channels aboard small boats amidst the cajuput forest. It's truly peaceful as visitors sit on the boat gently swaying on the water, taking in the scent of cajuput, admiring the blooming lotus and water lilies along the river, and watching the birds soaring in the vivid blue sky, occasionally swaying with the flow of the water.

Take a Walk Through the Cajuput Forest

The cajuput forest is one of the most intriguing and impressive locations in the Tan Lap Floating Village, thanks to its wild yet mysterious beauty. Traversing the vast cajuput forest involves a path that stretches up to 5 kilometers. Visitors can walk along this path, immersing themselves in the serene surroundings, with some sections shaded and others bathed in sunlight.

The observation tower, standing at 38 meters high, is located right in the center of the cajuput forest. This is where visitors can enjoy the fresh breeze while taking in panoramic views of the magnificent forest and the entire Tan Lap Floating Village. When standing at the top of the tower during the flood season, you can admire the vast water-covered fields with beautiful interspersed lotus and water lily ponds. During the dry season, you will be greeted by expansive rice fields stretching to the horizon.

Cross the X and Y bridges

The X and Y Bridges are two intersecting paths amidst a vast pond of water lilies, covered in shades of green and pink. This has got to be one of the most beautiful and poetic sights in Tan Lap Floating Village. Visitors can follow the path through the cajuput forest or take a boat ride through the pond and take Instagram-worthy photos.

Canh Dong Bat Tan - Infinite Field

The reason why it is called ‘Canh Dong Bat Tan’ (Infinite Field) is because it was the setting of a very famous movie of the same name. When you visit this place, you will experience the tranquillity of the land of Long An. In addition, the ‘Infinite Field’ is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset. Every evening, watching the white herons flying over the river will surely leave you with unforgettable memories.

Phuoc Loc Tho Ancient Village

Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village isn’t actually ancient but rather a large-scale museum. It was built in 2006 and covers a fairly large area of about 10 hectares. When exploring the ancient village, you'll sequentially admire 22 ancient wooden houses restored to reflect the cultural characteristics of all three regions of Vietnam: North, Central, and South, as well as traditional stilt houses from the Central Highlands. There is also a display of hundreds of rare collectibles and artifacts, ranging from everyday items used by kings, mandarins, landlords, and common people to spiritual and cultural artifacts of the Vietnamese people. Each item is showcased in a different house.

How to Get to Tan Lap Floating Village from Saigon

By bus

There are two ways to reach Tan Lap Floating Village from Saigon by bus or coach.

Option 1: Go to Cho Lon Bus Station and take bus number 628 to Tan An Bus Station. The fare is about 14,000 VND per trip, and it takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Tan An Bus Station. Buses run every 15 minutes, with the last bus returning to Saigon at around 7:00 PM. From Tan An Bus Station, take the Tan An-Tan Hung route. The fare is about 30,000 VND per trip, and after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will arrive at Tan Lap Floating Village. The last bus returning to Tan An departs around 3:30 PM.

Option 2: Go to Mien Tay Bus Station and take the Saigon-Kien Tuong route. The fare is about 45,000 VND per trip, and it takes approximately 3 hours to reach Tan Lap Floating Village. The last bus returning to Saigon departs around 4:00 PM.

By Motorbike

The Tan Lap Floating Village is only about 100 kilometers from Saigon, so you can easily travel there by motorbike.

Route via National Highway 1A: Take National Highway 1A to Tan An City. Turn left onto Hùng Vương Street to get onto National Highway 62. Continue straight for about 60 kilometers towards Moc Hoa to reach Tan Lap Floating Village.

Route via Provincial Road 10: Take Provincial Road 10 to Duc Hoa District in Long An. Turn left onto N2 Road to reach Thu Thua District. Follow National Highway 62 straight to Tan Lap Floating Village.

Through a Local Travel Agency in Vietnam

You can opt for a local travel agency such as Vietnam Original Travel to arrange all transportation and services for you from your hotel to Tan Lap Floating Village.

In addition, having the services of a local travel agency such as Vietnam Original Travel can make your experience even more enjoyable and worry-free. Not only will we help you arrange all your transport, but you will also have access to expert local guides who can enrich your experience with their knowledge of the culture, history and daily life in the region, ensuring that you get the most out of your trip.

Best Time to Visit Tan Lap Floating Village

Tan Lap Floating Village is most beautiful from August to November of the lunar calendar, during the flood season, making the vegetation even more lush and abundant.

Flood season in Tan Lap Floating Village is also when lotus and water lilies bloom in full splendor, the cajuput forest turns lush green, water lily pads float on the water's surface, and flocks of birds, storks, and fish gather. Truly splendid scenery!

Ticket Fee for Visiting Tan Lap Floating Village

The current entrance fee for visiting Tan Lap Floating Village is 70,000 VND per person. Additionally, if you wish to experience other activities such as a ride on a canoe or a motorized boat, you will need to pay an extra fee. The cost for a canoe ride is 80,000 VND per person, and 90,000 VND per person for a motorized boat ride.

Tan Lap Floating Village: Day Excursion from Sai Gon

6:00 AM: Vietnam Original Travel bus and guide pick you up for the Tan Lap Floating Village tour at the meeting point. Together with the guide, you will learn about local customs and passing sights.

6:30 AM: The bus stops at a restaurant for you to have breakfast. Afterwards, the journey continues.

8:00 AM: Guests continue to the Tan Lap Floating Village Tourist Area. Your guide will take you to explore the Ecotourism Complex. You will be able to immerse yourself in the cool and calm atmosphere, float along the meandering canals on a canoe, experience a 5 km long concrete road, and observe the cajuput forest from a 38-meter-tall watchtower.

12:00 PM: Have lunch at a restaurant inside the Tan Lap Floating Village Tourist Area, with local delicacies.

1:00 PM: The bus takes you to Phuoc Loc Tho Ancient Village, where you can explore more than 22 wooden houses from Vietnam's three regions and hundreds of ancient artifacts, from daily tools to spiritual items, arranged in the restored wooden houses.

2:30 PM: Visit the Infinite Field. You will explore the forest by ‘tắc ráng,’ one of the characteristic means of transport in the mangrove region, navigating the canal systems to admire the lush vegetation, papyrus flower fields, and lotuses.

5:30 PM: Board the bus back to Ho Chi Minh City.

7:00 PM: Our bus takes you back to the initial pick-up point.

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