The sound map at the heart of Dong Thap Muoi's saline land

The Dong Thap Muoi Nature Reserve not only maintains the lush greenery but also safeguards an invaluable "sound ecosystem", where every frequency vibration is an indicator of the planet's health.

What awaits in the distance?

"Geophony" of land and water

Separated from the urban life's noise, visitors enter a realm of Geophony. It's the distinctive rustling as the wind passes through slender cajuput leaves, the crackling of air bubbles rising from ancient saline soil, and the gentle lapping of water against wooden boat hulls.

Scientific observations note that the high humidity and dense cajuput forest structure here create a perfect sound-absorbing environment. It filters out disruptive frequencies, leaving only low-wavelength sounds, providing profound relaxation for the human nervous system. The meticulous management is most evident in the establishment of "engine-free zones", allowing nature to express its most genuine voice.

Leisurely along the trail.

The symphony of wild "musicians"

Rising above the geophony is Biophony, the sounds produced by living organisms. In the reserve, this is an extremely complex communication system.

The resonant calls of the Asian openbill stork or the lesser whistling duck are “golden data” on food density and water safety.

During breeding season, the symphony of thousands of birds here reaches an ideal Acoustic Diversity Index. The richness in pitch and intensity of bird songs is the most vivid testament to an ecosystem in peak balance.

The alluring invitation.

"Frequency bands" for mind restoration

While the outside world is engrossed with AI algorithms, visitors at the reserve access the most primitive "technology": Natural sound therapy.

From a modern scientific perspective, nature is not just for viewing but also has the ability to “heal” through sound. Numerous ecological studies show that natural rhythms like bird songs and wind through trees can shift the brain from a constant state of stress to deep relaxation, where one can easily find inner balance. In that serene space, the mind is filled with a unique sense of peace and lightness that bustling cities seldom offer. Preserving the pristine silence amid the vibrant agricultural surroundings is not by chance but through the persistent, silent efforts of conservationists, allowing nature to voice itself in the purest way.

Exploring the forest together in early spring.

Messages from the silences

The experience at The Dong Thap Muoi Nature Reserve teaches us a lesson in listening. When we are silent, nature begins to speak. The silences between bird songs, the tranquility of the cajuput forest at dusk, are sometimes the "minor notes" necessary in life's symphony.

Sunset leaves memories.

Preserving the “copyright of the work” here is about storing a non-verbal yet powerful language. It is the language of life, hope, and the miraculous resilience that nature grants humanity amid the harsh changes of the era.