07:30 AM – DEPARTURE FOR DONG THAP
Pick-up at the city centre of Can Tho or Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Dong Thap.
09:00 AM – EXPLORE XEO QUYT HISTORICAL SITE
Arrive at Xeo Quyt Historical Site, a former revolutionary base and a famous eco-tourism destination in My Hiep Commune, Cao Lanh District, Dong Thap Province.
Explore Xeo Quyt along winding trails beneath the cool green canopy of melaleuca trees. Board a traditional three-leaf boat rowed by local women dressed in black ao ba ba, khan ran scarves, and non tai beo hats. Travel through narrow, untouched canals to discover historical sites hidden within the vast melaleuca forest.
Xeo Quyt features a diverse ecosystem with around 170 plant species, including melaleuca, gao, reeds, tram bau, lotus, and water lilies. More than 20 hectares of primary melaleuca forest, including trees over 30 years old, have been preserved. The area is also home to around 200 species of wild animals, including 13 rare species listed in Vietnam's Red Data Book, as well as many important revolutionary historical sites.
11:30 AM – LOCAL LUNCH & REST
Enjoy a lunch featuring fresh local specialities, followed by some time to relax.
01:30 PM – EXPLORE GO THAP MUEOI & OC EO CULTURE
Continue to Go Thap MuoI, a land rich in history and spiritual traditions. Visit Go Thap Historical and Oc Eo Cultural Site, pay tribute to national heroes, and experience the unique spiritual atmosphere surrounded by peaceful countryside.
Visit:
Vishnu Temple – Go Thap MuoI
Sun God Temple – Phap Linh Pagoda
Thien Ho Vo Duy Duong Temple
Ba Chua Xu Shrine
Oc Eo Culture Exhibition House
02:00 PM – DONG SEN THAP MUOI LOTUS FIELD
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride across the vast lotus field. Admire the lotus flowers, pick lotus pods, and enjoy the peaceful scenery surrounded by lush green lotus leaves.
You can also experience simple countryside activities such as fishing, catching fish, picking lotus pods, and harvesting lotus stems, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily life of local farmers in Thap Muoi.
03:30 PM – RETURN TO CAN THO
Depart for Can Tho
APPROX. 06:30 PM – ARRIVAL & END OF TOUR
Arrive at the original pick-up point. Your tour guide says goodbye and the tour ends.
End of the 1-day Xeo Quyt Historical Site & Go Thap Countryside Market tour.
