Travel blogger Ngo Tran Hai An captured beautiful moments during his recent trip to Tram Chim in the Mekong Delta. Each spring, countless flowers bloom and birds migrate here.
Tram Chim National Park covers about 7,300 hectares, of which blooming flowers take up hundreds. The most prominent flowers here are white and red water lilies.
A farmer harvests water lilies in the park. Fresh water lilies can produce many delicious dishes like salads and shrimp soup.
There are also strange flowers here, including golden and purple bladderwort. They comprise millions of tiny flowers that grow on the water. In season, they turn canals inside the national park into purple carpets.
February is the best time to visit Tram Chim for birdwatching. An compared the scene of the beautiful birds here to a fashion show.
Birds usually gather to feed in the C1 and C2 zones of the park due to the richer source of food here, according to staff at Tram Chim.
Many rare birds like red-headed cranes, storks, golden cranes, pelicans, and lesser adjutants often come here to nest and feed.
During his early spring trip, An captured many species including the great cormorant, Oriental darter, white stork, green heron, purple heron, kingfisher and more.
"Sometimes it takes forever to get as close to these birds as possible, but if you make a small mistake, they will fly away. In addition, a good camera and lens are important factors,” An said in reference to this passion for shooting wildlife.
The park attracts not only scientists but also nature lovers. Some services here during flood season include fishing, forest camping, canoe sightseeing, and flower spotting.
Entry costs VND20,000 ($0.86) per person, while exploring it by electric car will set you back VND30,000.
Traveling by canoe, visitors can choose between the 12 kilometer (VND500,000) and 21 kilometer (VND800,000) route.
