About Thi Tuong Lagoon
Thi Tuong Lagoon is the largest natural lagoon in the Mekong Delta, spanning Tran Van Thoi, Phu Tan and Cai Nuoc districts in Ca Mau Province, about 40 km from Ca Mau City. Covering about 700 hectares and extending around 10 km, it comprises three interconnected basins surrounded by mangroves and fishing villages. Notable for its brackish water ecosystem, stilt houses and legend of Mrs. Thi Tuong, it offers scenic boating and photography opportunities.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a broad brackish lagoon divided into three basins (Dam Tren, Dam Giua, Dam Duoi) surrounded by mangrove forest and stilt fishing villages. Access is via earthen embankments and local boats. The setting is calm and rural with wooden houses over water, fishing nets and boats, and open water views. Activities center on boat trips across the lagoon, observing daily fishing life, birdwatching and sunset photography.
Key highlights
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Largest natural lagoon in the Mekong Delta, about 700 hectares and 10 km long
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Three interconnected basins surrounded by mangrove ecosystem
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Traditional stilt houses and fishing villages over the water
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Boat trips offering views of daily fishing activities and birdlife
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Scenic sunrise and sunset photography over open water
History of Thi Tuong Lagoon
The lagoon is named after a local legend of Mrs. Thi Tuong, who is said to have contributed to opening the waterway. Historically it has served as a natural fishing ground and sheltered waterway for communities in southern Ca Mau, supporting settlement along its banks.
Culture & Context
The lagoon reflects the water-based culture of Ca Mau with stilt houses, fishing and aquaculture traditions of Kinh, Khmer and Hoa communities. It remains a working fishing lagoon where visitors can observe traditional net fishing, boat life and mangrove-related livelihoods.
Route
| By air | Fly to Ca Mau Airport (CAH), then continue by road to Tran Van Thoi |
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