Huynh Phuc Hau's series introduces readers to the vast water fields of An Giang province's Chau Doc and Tinh Bien regions.An Giang is a province that borders Cambodia via Tinh Bien (Tịnh Biên), Tan Chau (Tân Châu), An Phu (An Phú), and Chau Doc (Châu Đốc) City. This is also the source of the Hau (Hậu) River, which flows into the Mekong Delta. The dam in Tinh Bien shown in the photo is to stop the Tra Su (Trà Sư).An Giang and Dong Thap (Đồng Tháp) are the first places in the West to catch floodwaters. Dong Thap (Đồng Tháp) is the Tien (Tiền) River flood, while An Giang is the Hau River flood. The beauty of the An Giang watershed floodplain is the fields flooded with red silt.The beauty of today's flood is more than just a formality; the flood brings shrimp to fish to this land and silt accretion, making the field more fertile and lush. The image depicts a fishing scene in the flooded area of Vinh Te (Vĩnh Tế), Chau Doc (Châu Đốc).When flood banks (dikes) were not built in the past, the water rose much higher. As a result, the flood season is also a breeding season for many local products. Because there is a flood barrier, the water overflows the field less, which benefits the shrimp and fish. People's lives are also less impoverished as a result.Flocks of ducks are gathered by a high mound in a flooded field in Nhon Hung (Nhơn Hưng), Tinh Bien (Tịnh Biên) district.Chau Doc's bông điên điển picking village on the banks of the Vinh Chi canal. The rising water season is also the season for bông điên điển, linh fish (cá linh), and a variety of other specialties. Điên điển grows wild on the banks of canals or fish ponds, and the water blooms every season, becoming a popular dish for many people.Tinh Bien's (Tịnh Biên) Tra Su (Trà Sư) water field in the afternoon. On one side, there is a flooded field, and on the other, the rice is green. An Giang is the largest rice bowl in the Mekong Delta and the country, producing nearly 4 million tons of commodity rice per year.The Tra Su (Trà Sư) culvert is an irrigation project that aids in the regulation and control of floodwaters in the Long Xuyen quadrangle area. The Long Xuyen (Long Xuyên) quadrangle has transformed from wilderness to a rich rice farming area as a result of irrigation system investment.An Giang is well-known for spiritual tourism, with visitors flocking to the Ba (Bà) Pagoda festival in Mount Sam, Chau Doc, or to Cam (Cấm) Mountain, Tinh Bien (Tịnh Biên), to take in the scenery of the floating water season.An Giang is the same province as An Giang, but with different natural conditions in the Mekong Delta, where vast mountains, forests, and rice fields fly straight wings. Visitors can see the Cam (Cấm) Mountains in the distance from the flooded field in the Tinh Bien flood zone. The "dance" at sunset in Tha La's flooded field paints a beautiful picture of nature.The scene as drawnBeautiful, peaceful riverThe photographs evoke many memories for readers of the peaceful countryside of Vietnam.

An Giang is 230 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City and is no longer connected by ferries across the Tien Hau (Tiền, Hậu) River, so the road is convenient. Mount Sam, Cam (Cấm) Mountain, Tuc Dup (Tức Dụp) Hill, Co To (Cô Tô) Mountain, Soài So Lake, Ta Pa (Tà Pạ) Lake, O Thum (Ô Thum) Lake, Tra Su (Trà Sư) Melaleuca Forest... Visitors can also visit Cham (Chăm) Chau Phong (Châu Phong) village, which contains the Jamiul Azhar Mosque, Khmer village, which contains the Koh Kas pagoda, Tual Prasat pagoda, Ba Chua Xu (Bà Chúa Xứ) temple, and Tay An Co Tu (Tây An Cổ Tự) Temple... An Giang also has the Long Xuyen (Long Xuyên) floating market, the Tinh Bien (Tịnh Biên) border market, and Chau Doc (Châu Đốc), which has many unusual and appealing dishes.

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About 60 kilometers from Long Xuyen City, Co To Mountain, which rises 614 meters above sea level, is one of seven major mountains in the That Son range (Seven Mountains region) of Tri Ton district, An Giang province. Nature has blessed this location with the beauty of a harmonious combination of earth, sky, and Tà Pạ field, with Soài So Lake at the foot of the mountain.

Visitors can take National Highway 91 from Long Xuyen City and then turn onto the DT941 road at Lò Tẻ Junction, or if you want to enjoy the quiet road, low-lying mountains, and gentle rivers, take Provincial Road 943 to Nui Sam town (Thoai Son) and then find their way into Golden Suoi Tourist Area from Tri Ton town center. approximately 5 km.

Few people realize that Co To Mountain, with its unspoiled nature, is also an ideal camping location for people on the move. View the Tà Pạ field and the vast mountain space of the Seven Mountains region from the top of Phung Hoang Son.

The rustling sound of bamboo forests colliding with the echoing sound of temple bells in the distance made the space more gloomy and serene than ever.

Vồ Hội Nhỏ is a well-known camping spot in Co To Mountain; visitors come here to enjoy the fresh, cool air and to integrate with the locals' way of life. It is also an excellent location for cloud hunting in the Seven Mountains region. He could only reach out his hand to touch the clouds while standing on the Vồ Hội Nhỏ.

Furthermore, the bell palace peak in Co To Mountain is an unexplored and little-known location. Where there are rocks that ring bells when tapped.

Đỉnh Điện Chuông in the morning, when the scenery is foggy and the white clouds float like in a fairytale. Visitors who come here to pitch tents can not only enjoy the privacy but also learn about the wonders of nature.

There are numerous ways to access the mountain; visitors can try their hand at climbing the mountain along the trail; there are steps to ascend the mountain. Visitors can also save energy by taking a motorbike taxi from a local.

In Co To Mountain, there is a fleet of self-managed motorbike taxis with a clearly listed price list; the amount is calculated according to each location and ranges from 40,000 VND to 250,000 VND depending on the height of the mountain.

Both the motorcycle route and the walking path are difficult to navigate; the road is narrow and slick, with steep 45-degree slopes connected by continuous bends. Only motorbike taxis with hard steering and experience are permitted to transport passengers up the mountain, and the self-managed motorbike taxi fleet here is all senior in this regard.

Going up and down the mountain is as simple for them as running on the ground. However, visitors will not be able to avoid the phenomenon of "heart beating feet trembling" when reaching the summit of the mountain for the first time.

Despite the fact that it has long been exploited for tourism, Co To Mountain retains its inherent wildness and attractiveness. This also means that the terrain in the mountain is still difficult; visitors should take their time and climb with experienced guides to ensure their safety, and they should avoid climbing on bad weather days. The area at the top of Đỉnh Điện Chuông is currently set up as a camping area with iron corridors and wooden floors.

Source: Quang Thiện