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Mekong Eco Tour-GAO GIONG eco site

GAO GIONG

Gao Giong eco site, rowing a sampan through thick cajaput forests. Visiting the bird sanctuary in the early morning or late afternoon, you will be amazed at the animated and noisy scene of thousands of birds hovering above the forest. The bird sanctuary now hosts over 200 species of birds, including many listed on the Vietnam and the World Red Books, such as O tac (Otididae), Nhan diem and Giang sen (Mycteria leucocephala). The area is also the habitat of dozens of water birds, such as Trich mong do, Lesser, whistling ducks, wild ducks, and tens of thousands of white egrets so the area is considered the largest habitat of white egrets in Dong Thap Muoi. Gao Giong is most beautiful during flood season with an immense area covered with the yellow of Dien dien (Sesbania sesban) flower, the pink of water-lilies, the violet of Giant Crape-myrtle, the pink of lotus, and the green of the forest. All form a romantic colorful painting hardly seen anywhere else.

   

Besides, Gao Giong is famous with especial dishes such as: Steam rice with lotus seeds and grilled snake-head fish with lotus leaves. Most of the tourists want to try them when they come here. Let us, Mekong Eco Tour, guide you to explore this place and enjoy its specialities.