Mua Xuan Eco Tourism Area

Mua Xuan Eco-Tourism Area is a large green landscape in the southern part of Can Tho City, where melaleuca forests, canals, wetlands, and birdlife create a quieter side of the Mekong Delta. The area is particularly suited to visitors who want to explore nature by boat and see a landscape far removed from the urban center.

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Overview

• Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r14NkLPAaRAfBtjC9
• Address: 236 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Tan Phuoc Hung, Can Tho
• Province: Can Tho City
• Category: Eco-Tourism Area / Wetland / Birdwatching
• Opening Hours: Approximately 7:30 AM-4:30 PM; confirm before visiting
• Entrance Fee: Varies by service and activity; confirm current prices before visiting
• Visit Duration: 2-4 hours
• Best For: Nature, birdwatching, boat trips, photography, rural landscapes

Pronunciation

Khu du lịch Mùa Xuân

Why Visit Mua Xuan?

• A large natural landscape: The approximately 130-hectare site contains melaleuca forest, waterways, vegetation, and wetland habitats.
• Birdwatching in the Mekong Delta: The area supports a large population of waterbirds, with recent local reports recording more than 50 species and around 20,000 individual birds.
• Explore by boat: A boat trip through the forest and canals provides a close look at the area's wetland environment.
• A quieter side of Can Tho: Mua Xuan offers a very different experience from the floating markets and busy riverside areas of central Can Tho.
• Good for nature photography: Forest, waterways, birds, and changing light provide plenty of subjects for photography.

Things To Do

Take a Boat Through the Forest

One of the main experiences at Mua Xuan is travelling by vỏ lãi, a local motorized boat, through narrow waterways surrounded by melaleuca trees. The route gives visitors a direct view of the wetland landscape and its vegetation.

Watch the Birds

Birdlife is one of the area's main attractions. Depending on the season and time of day, visitors may see egrets, herons, cormorants, jacanas, and other waterbirds around the forest and waterways. Early morning and quieter periods are generally better for observation.

Walk or Cycle Through the Green Landscape

Parts of the site can also be explored on foot or by bicycle. Shaded paths and native vegetation offer a slower alternative to travelling entirely by boat and make it easier to appreciate the rural landscape.

Enjoy the Wetland Landscape

The network of canals, ponds, forest, and aquatic vegetation creates a landscape characteristic of the low-lying Mekong Delta. Rather than focusing on individual attractions, a visit here is mainly about experiencing this natural environment.

Nature and Landscape

Mua Xuan covers about 130 hectares and contains extensive areas of melaleuca forest together with canals and wetland habitats. Recent reports describe the site as home to around 20,000 birds belonging to more than 50 species, although bird numbers and species observed naturally vary over time.

The vegetation includes melaleuca, nipa palms, water plants, and other species adapted to the wet conditions of the Mekong Delta. The combination of forest and waterways provides habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife.

The area is associated with the wider wetland landscape of Lung Ngoc Hoang, one of the important natural areas of the former Hau Giang region. Mua Xuan itself, however, is developed as an eco-tourism destination rather than simply a protected-area visit.

Best Time To Visit

Early morning is a good choice for visitors interested in birds and wildlife, while the cooler hours of the morning are also more comfortable for travelling by boat.

The dry season can make access and outdoor activities more convenient, while the wetter months bring a different appearance to the waterways and vegetation. Bird activity can also change with season and weather, so there is no single period that guarantees the best wildlife sightings.

How To Get There

Mua Xuan Eco-Tourism Area is in Tan Phuoc Hung Commune, about 30 km from central Can Tho according to recent local reporting. It is located along the route south from the urban area toward Ca Mau and can be reached by road.

For independent travellers, a private car or motorbike is the most straightforward option. Visitors should contact the site in advance if they specifically want a boat trip or other organized activities.

Travel Tips

• Contact the site before visiting to confirm opening hours, entrance fees, and boat services.
• Visit early in the day if birdwatching is a priority.
• Bring drinking water, sun protection, and insect repellent.
• Keep noise low around bird habitats and do not chase or feed wildlife.
• Bring binoculars if you are interested in birdwatching.
• Allow several hours rather than treating Mua Xuan as a quick photo stop.

FAQ

Conclusion

Mua Xuan Eco-Tourism Area is a useful destination for experiencing the natural side of the new Can Tho City. Its combination of melaleuca forest, waterways, and abundant birdlife makes it particularly interesting for visitors looking beyond the city's better-known floating markets and riverside landmarks.

Nearby attractions

(Distances shown are straight-line estimates, not actual travel distance.)

• Nga Bay - The Seven-River Confluence in Can Tho (about 5 km northwest)
• Kh’Leang Pagoda - A 500-Year-Old Khmer Buddhist Temple in Can Tho (about 24 km southeast)
• Chua Doi (Bat Pagoda) - A Khmer Buddhist Landmark in Can Tho (about 27 km southeast)
• Cai Rang Floating Market - Can Tho's Iconic River Market (about 28 km north)
• My Khanh Tourist Village - A Mekong Delta Experience in Can Tho (about 29 km northwest)
• Ninh Kieu Wharf - Can Tho's Riverside Landmark (about 30 km north)

• Can Tho Travel Guide