About Thap Muoi Lotus Field
Thap Muoi Lotus Field is a vast natural and agricultural attraction in My Hoa Commune, Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province, about 35 km from Cao Lanh city in the Mekong Delta. Part of the Plain of Reeds (Dong Thap Muoi), it is known for extensive lotus ponds that bloom seasonally across wetlands. The site is notable for its scenic rural landscape, traditional wooden boat rides, lotus-based cuisine, and photography opportunities in Vietnam's renowned lotus-growing region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect expansive shallow wetlands covered with pink and white lotus flowers during blooming season, intersected by narrow water channels. Access is typically by small wooden rowing boats or motorboats through the fields. The setting is open, rural and flat with thatched shelters, wooden walkways and viewing platforms. Visitors can observe lotus harvesting, taste lotus tea, seeds and local dishes, and photograph the fields, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Key highlights
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Vast seasonal lotus fields covering wetlands of the Plain of Reeds
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Boat trips through lotus ponds in traditional wooden boats
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Photography of blooming lotus flowers and rural Mekong Delta landscape
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Tasting lotus-based products such as lotus tea, lotus seeds and lotus rice
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Rural ecotourism experience in My Hoa Commune near Tram Chim area
History of Thap Muoi Lotus Field
The field lies within the Plain of Reeds (Dong Thap Muoi), a large wetland area of the Mekong Delta historically known for its flooded forests and agricultural reclamation. The area has long been associated with lotus cultivation, which has become an emblem of Dong Thap Province.
Culture & Context
Lotus is the national flower of Vietnam and a cultural symbol of purity and resilience. In Dong Thap, lotus cultivation is central to local livelihood, cuisine and festivals, and the Thap Muoi fields showcase traditional harvesting methods and lotus-based culinary culture of the Mekong Delta.
Route
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