A serene voyage into the 'emerald realm'

It is more than a destination for nature enthusiasts; it is a journey of return, where the soul finds renewal in endless cajeput forests, sprawling lotus marshes, and the gentle chorus of birds and river life.

The voyage begins at the crack of dawn, when the sun still lingers shyly at the horizon. The water surface mirrors the pristine countryside like an enormous natural canvas. Each stroke of the paddle lightly stirs the ripples, while the early sunlight mingles with drifting morning mist, revealing a dreamlike landscape. The deeper one drifts into the reserve, the more it feels like entering a “green labyrinth” - where every channel and every fragrant stretch of cajeput breathes with vibrant life.

A Journey that Inspires Stillness

The call of birds echoes from afar, harmonising with the rhythmic strokes of the paddle. The gentle fragrance of cajeput leaves and blooming water lilies glides through the air, guiding visitors from one emotion to the next. There is no noise of bustling streets, only the pure, crystalline symphony of nature - serene, unspoiled, and astonishingly profound.

Lotus Blossoms in the Flood Season - The Essence of Dong Thap Muoi.

Residents often say: “Dong Thap Muoi is most beautiful when drifting along the rising floodwaters.” Indeed, when water from the Tiền and Hậu Rivers streams into the wetlands, the reserve awakens. A boundless expanse of lotus opens gracefully under the morning sun, releasing a subtle fragrance that fills the atmosphere. This beauty is not merely scenic - it is the living soul of the land, humble yet deeply resonant, rustic yet remarkably pure.

Aboard a small boat, visitors may pause in the heart of the lotus fields and listen to the boatman softly sing a verse of vọng cổ - a traditional southern folk opera:

“Cajeput trees lean and shadow clear waters,

Pink lotuses bloom as the hometown breeze carries its fragrance…”

In the vast expanse of sky and water, the lyrical melody becomes a bridge between past and present, nurturing an intimate affection for this tranquil and graceful land.

The reserve is not only a sanctuary of diverse ecosystems - home to hundreds of indigenous species of birds, fish, and plants - but also a living repository of river-based culture. A journey through the flood season is therefore both an exploration of nature and a deeper “dialogue” between humans and the environment. Here, one learns to listen to the wind brushing through cajeput leaves, to the murmuring waters, to sounds that seem ordinary yet embody the spirit of an entire region.

At Dusk: A Purple sky and a ballet of birds.

At sunset, the sky slowly turns a shade of purple, while flocks of egrets return to their nests, their silhouettes gliding across shimmering golden waters. The scene brings a rare moment of peace, as if time lingers just long enough for the heart to grasp a fleeting sense of tranquillity amidst the fast-paced urban life.

Wooden paths over a mirror of water.

A “serene voyage into the emerald realm” requires no luxury nor noise - only a heart willing to feel. Here, in Dong Thap Muoi, an untouched beauty remains, where every ripple, every lotus petal, every passing breeze whispers a gentle invitation: Come, slow down, and let your spirit turn green once more.

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