About Tra Su Cajuput Forest
Tra Su Cajuput Forest is a flooded melaleuca forest ecotourism site in Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien District, about 30 km from Chau Doc, An Giang Province. Covering about 850 hectares, it is notable for its dense cajuput trees, interlaced waterways covered with duckweed, and rich birdlife. Managed as a protected forest, it offers boat tours and an observation tower for viewing the Mekong Delta wetland landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil wetland landscape of tall cajuput trees and narrow waterways often covered with green duckweed. The visit centers on motorboat transfer to the forest interior followed by small rowing boat rides through shaded channels for birdwatching and photography. An observation tower provides panoramic views of the forest canopy. Facilities include a pier, restaurant and walking paths near the entrance.
Key highlights
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Rowing boat ride through duckweed-covered waterways under cajuput canopy
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Diverse birdlife with over 70 waterbird species including storks and herons
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23-meter observation tower with panoramic forest views
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850-hectare flooded melaleuca forest ecosystem
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Scenic floating season landscape from September to November
History of Tra Su Cajuput Forest
The forest was planted in 1983 on abandoned, acid-sulphate lowland to restore the cajuput ecosystem, serve flood control and environmental rehabilitation, and was later developed as a protected forest and ecotourism site managed by An Giang authorities.
Culture & Context
Represents the characteristic Mekong Delta wetland and cajuput forest landscape, important for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and local ecotourism livelihoods.
Route
| By road | About 30 km southwest of Chau Doc city, accessible by car or motorbike via National Road 91 to Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien District |
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