About Lang Sen Wetland Reserve
Lang Sen Wetland Reserve is a 5,030-hectare Ramsar-listed wetland nature reserve in Tan Hung District, Tay Ninh Province (formerly Long An), within the Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of Reeds) region of the Mekong Delta. Established in 2004, it protects seasonally flooded melaleuca forests, lotus-covered swamps, rivers and grasslands. Notable for rich biodiversity with over 150 bird species and diverse aquatic flora, it represents a typical inland wetland ecosystem of southern Vietnam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil inland wetland landscape of seasonally inundated melaleuca forests, open swamps covered with lotus and water lilies, and winding waterways. Access is mainly by small boat through canals and flooded forest. Areas to explore include bird observation points, lotus fields and forest trails. The environment is natural and quiet, with opportunities to see waterbirds, diverse wetland vegetation and traditional delta scenery. Facilities are basic with a visitor centre and boat services.
Key highlights
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Ramsar Site designated in 2015, the 7th Ramsar site in Vietnam
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5,030 hectares of seasonally flooded melaleuca forest and lotus swamps in Dong Thap Muoi
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Over 150 bird species including migratory waterbirds and rare species
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Boat trips through lotus-covered waterways and flooded forests
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Typical Mekong Delta inland wetland ecosystem with rich aquatic flora and fauna
History of Lang Sen Wetland Reserve
Established in 2004 as Lang Sen Wetland Nature Reserve to protect the remnant Dong Thap Muoi wetland ecosystem. Designated as Vietnam's 7th Ramsar Site on 22 May 2015 for its importance as a seasonal inland wetland and habitat for migratory waterbirds and threatened species.
Culture & Context
Represents the traditional wetland landscape of the Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of Reeds) region of the Mekong Delta, where local communities have long adapted to seasonal flooding through fishing, melaleuca forestry and lotus cultivation.
Route
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