Following the online buzz surrounding Thoi Son islet (Dong Thap province), many other destinations in the Mekong Delta have also attracted tourists. From familiar river experiences, the journey of exploring the Mekong Delta is gradually expanding to include destinations with unique characteristics of each locality.
The palm tree fields in An Giang have attracted many tourists for photo opportunities after appearing in Phuong My Chi's recently released music video "Heaven with My Lover ." In the MV, this location is depicted as an integral part of the lives and love of the main characters. In real life, palm trees also play an important role in the lives of the local people. Photos: Phi Thong, Phuong My Chi.
Last July, Phi Thong (a photographer residing in An Giang) and his friend had the opportunity to visit a palm tree field, a familiar spot for locals. Regularly sharing photos of his photographic locations in An Giang, he said he is very proud that images of his hometown are becoming more widely known, thus contributing to attracting tourists to explore the area.
The rice paddies are located in An Cu commune, in the western part of An Giang province, about 80 km from Long Xuyen and over 260 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The road to get there is quite convenient, wide, and beautiful, with little traffic congestion. Visitors can choose to travel by motorbike, car, or other personal vehicles.
Currently, it's not the most beautiful season for the palm groves. Around November, when the rice fields begin to turn a golden yellow, this place enters its most vibrant time of the year. The rows of palm trees standing out against the golden rice fields create a striking contrast to the familiar river landscape.
However, visitors can still visit at other times of the year to admire the scenery and experience the different nuances of the palm tree fields through each season.
The palm trees don't have wide canopies, so the area is quite sunny, especially at midday. Visitors should come around 8-9 am or 3-5 pm. This is when the weather is more pleasant, the light is softer, and it's ideal for taking beautiful photos, Phi Thong shared with Tri Thuc - Znews .
After checking in amidst the palm tree fields, visitors can enjoy refreshing palm sap. This sap is milky white, thick, fragrant, has a distinctive creamy taste, and is rich in vitamins and minerals. In addition, rice cakes, jelly, sweet soups, and other pastries made from palm sap are also An Giang specialties worth trying.