1. Where is Ta Pa Rice Field?
Ta Pa Rice Field is located at the foot of Ta Pa and Co To mountains in Tri Ton commune, An Giang province, Vietnam. It is about 3.5 km southwest of Tri Ton center, about 60 km northwest of An Giang province center. And about 240 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh city.
2. How is Ta Pa rice field unique?
Different from the flat rice fields commonly found in the Southwest region of Vietnam. Ta Pa rice field has a unique beauty thanks to the typical mountainous terrain of the Seven Mountains region. In particular, thanks to the fertile mountain soil, the fields here are green when the rice is young. Or bright yellow when the rice is ripe, it creates a vivid natural picture.
Moreover, near the harvest season, the fields will turn into many brilliant colors. The smooth green of the rice in the field, the light yellow of the rice that has just sprouted. Or the bright yellow of the rice about to be harvested, the deep yellow of the heavy grains of the fields in the harvest season. And the mottled brown color of the jagged, lonely stubble,…
Besides, the air here is extremely fresh and cool, along with the rows of tall palm trees surrounding the fields. Therefore, all blend together to create a vivid, dreamy countryside picture. With the captivating beauty of Ta Pa rice fields, this will certainly be a wonderful destination in your An Giang travel itinerary.
3. When is the best time to visit Ta Pa rice field?
Ta Pa rice field is one of the most famous tourist destinations in An Giang. This destination attracts visitors all year round, both during the rice planting season and the harvest season. However, according to An Giang travel experience, Ta Pa rice field is most beautiful from September to early November every year. Because this is the time when the rice is in the harvest season. Therefore, you will be able to admire the brilliant yellow and green colors of the fields from the beginning of flowering to the harvest.
After November, Ta Pa rice field begins the new crop season, so the entire landscape here is dyed in a vast green color. It makes the beauty here even more interesting. Besides, this is the time when water from the upper Mekong River flows over the hills. It covers the green rice fields, reflecting the blue sky, creating a beautiful scene that touches the heart.
In addition, the best time of day for you to visit Ta Pa Field is early morning or late afternoon. Because at this time, the sunlight is not too harsh, enough for you to admire the peaceful scenery of the entire field. If you come here early in the morning, you can also climb to the top of Ta Pa Mountain to admire the vast, immense field. Moreover, this is also the ideal place for you to check-in with this beautiful scenery.
4. How to get to Ta Pa rice fields?
You can go to Ta Pa rice fields by bus in An Giang. You take a bus to Tri Ton town, then you can take a taxi or motorbike service to go to the field about 1.5 km from the drop-off point. Or you can drive your own motorbike or car to get here.
If you depart from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, you can check Google Maps to go to Tri Ton town in An Giang province first. Then, you can take a taxi or motorbike service to go to Ta Pa rice fields, which is about 1.5 km from the drop-off point. Or you can drive your own motorbike or car to get here. You should note that when checking Google Maps, you should only look for the address Tri Ton town to get quick and correct directions.
4.1 Traveling by car/motorbike
This is a popular choice for many tourists when they want to travel to Ta Pa. By car or motorbike, you can both take the initiative in your travel route and stop anywhere to take photos to check-in. However, you should look at the map in advance or ask people along the way to avoid wasting time getting lost.
4.2 Traveling by bus
Currently, there are many bus companies operating routes to Chau Doc. The travel time from Can Tho city is about 3 hours. And from Ho Chi Minh city is about 4 hours. However, if you choose this way of traveling, after arriving at Chau Doc bus station, you must take a motorbike or taxi service to get to Ta Pa rice fields.
5. Discovering the beauty of Ta Pa rice fields
Ta Pa rice fields are considered the unique terraced fields of the Mekong Delta. This is an extremely large field with extremely impressive rice and crop fields.
When coming to Ta Pa rice fields, you should prepare clothing concepts such as ao dai, ao ba ba, conical hats, etc. to be able to take extremely artistic countryside photos. And especially, don’t forget to go with a friend who knows how to take beautiful photos to make you shine the most in the frame.
In addition, you can visit famous destinations around there. Such as Ta Pa lake with its blue and smooth water surface or Ta Pa pagoda known as a paradise in the middle of the wild mountains and forests.
6. Some interesting activities and experiences when visiting Ta Pa rice fields
6.1 Learning about the custom of “working in the fields”
When coming to Ta Pa rice fields, you will learn about the custom of “working in the fields“ of the Khmer people here. With this custom, farmers will work together to plant rice from one field to another. Therefore, do not be too surprised to see the fields that are still green. And there are also fields with a brilliant yellow color of rice about to be harvested. All of this has created an extremely brilliant countryside picture.
6.2 Checking-in Ta Pa Lake
Ta Pa Lake is known as the “lovely valley” for extremely beautiful virtual life in An Giang. This place attracts tourists not only because of a clear blue lake that you can see all the way to the bottom. When coming to Ta Pa Lake, you will have the opportunity to admire a charming, poetic scene with a calm and blue lake surface. In addition, the unique feature of this lake is that the water in the lake can change to blue, light blue, orange-yellow depending on the weather and temperature.
6.3 Visiting Ta Pa Pagoda
Your visit to Ta Pa will not be complete if you skip visiting Ta Pa Pagoda. This place is likened by many tourists to “a paradise on earth”. Located at an altitude of 45m above ground, the pagoda is covered by an open space and green forests. To reach the main hall of the pagoda, you need to walk up a high slope with a straight, beautiful path. If you have the opportunity to set foot in Ta Pa, take some time to visit here to fully feel the beauty of this land.
7. Enjoying specialties when traveling to Ta Pa Rice Fields
When visiting Ta Pa rice fields, you have the opportunity to experience the delicious dishes of this beautiful land.
- Tri Ton beef porridge: A special porridge with fresh, flavorful beef.
- Grilled stuffed frog: The frog is stuffed with minced meat, mushrooms, and spices, then grilled until golden brown.
- O Thum grilled chicken: The chicken is marinated with spices and grilled over fire, with a delicious and distinctive flavor.
- Papaya salad: A sour, spicy, and crispy salad with papaya, shrimp, meat, and herbs.
8. Accommodation when traveling to Ta Pa Rice Fields
When visiting Ta Pa rice fields, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:
- Rong Vang resort. Address: No. 19 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Tri Ton Commune, An Giang.
- Tuyet Anh Homestay & Coffee. Address: No. 86 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Tri Ton Commune, An Giang.
- Vuon Sao Hotel. Address: To Ha, Tri Ton Commune, An Giang.
- Lac Hong Hotel. Address: 25 Tran Hung Dao, Tri Ton Commune, An Giang.
- Tri Ton Hotel. Address: 39 3 Thang 2, Hamlet 5, Tri Ton Commune, An Giang.
9. Some important notes when visiting Ta Pa rice fields
To make your visit to Ta Pa a complete pleasure, you need to refer to some necessary notes below:
- Do not arbitrarily trample on rice or pick rice to take pictures. Affecting farmers’ crops.
- Do not litter in the fields. Especially non-biodegradable garbage such as plastic water bottles, plastic shells, etc.
- If when checking in, you see farmers working in the fields, please ask their permission to take pictures. Respect local culture.
- Don’t forget to apply sunscreen, insect repellent. And remember to bring an umbrella or hat.
- Limit the use of high heels. Because it will make it difficult for you to move on high slopes.
- You should not come here at noon because the sun is quite strong and you will not be able to check-in or walk.
- If you intend to visit Ta Pa Pagoda, please choose polite and discreet clothes.
Ta Pa rice fields are not only a beautiful tourist destination. But it is also a place with a strong Khmer cultural identity. With wonderful scenery and fresh air, this is an ideal destination. It is suitable for those who want to find nature and experience the simple beauty of the Southwest region of Vietnam. Join Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will accompany you on the Vietnam tour to admire this beautiful field with unforgettable experiences.
