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Where is Tam Giang Lagoon that everyone who goes to Hue wants to visit once? This is the largest brackish lagoon in Southeast Asia and also one of the most attractive attractions in the ancient capital that visitors should not miss.

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue – a tourist destination favored by many tourists (Photo: collection)

If you are planning to  travel to Hue , you must have been “leaking” about Tam Giang lagoon. So  where is Tam Giang lagoon , how attractive is it? Let’s explore with Vinpearl the unique interesting things of this new land!

1.1. Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue? This is a lagoon system of Thua Thien Hue province, with  an area of ​​​​about 52km2 , known as the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia. Tam Giang lagoon Hue map  stretches over the territory of 4 districts: Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra and Phu Vang of Thua Thien Hue province .

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Tam Giang Lagoon seen from above (Photo: collection)

How far is Tam Giang Lagoon from Hue city? The distance from the lagoon to Hue city center is about 30km. This Hue tourist destination  is increasingly attracting tourists by its wild, peaceful and romantic beauty.

1.2. History of Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue

Do you wonder why it is called Tam Giang lagoon, what does Tam Giang lagoon mean? In the past, Tam Giang lagoon along with Thuan An estuary and Perfume River were the main waterways leading to Hue citadel. Anyone who wants to go to heaven must break through.

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?In the past, there were big waves here, now the waves are gentler (Photo: collectibles)

According to the introduction of Tam Giang lagoon, this is the intersection of rivers flowing into the sea. Because the door to the sea is narrow, there are many whirlpools, if it encounters big waves, it will easily cause the boat to capsize. Later, in the Nguyen Dynasty, there was an official named Nguyen Khoa Dang who sent his soldiers to break the bottom of the water and open the door to the sea. Since then, the number of shipwrecks and shipwrecks has decreased significantly. 

1.3. Ticket price to visit Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue

According to the review of Tam Giang lagoon, visitors to visit this place will not lose tickets. However, you will be charged a fee if you need to use the following services:

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?SUP paddling on Tam Giang lagoon – an experience every visitor should try (Photo: collectibles)

  • Hue motorbike rental:  About 120,000 – 150,000 VND/day
  • SUP paddle on Tam Giang lagoon:  About 100,000 VND/person
  • Boat rental:  Depends on local prices

1.4. Where is Tam Giang Lagoon? How to go to Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue?

If you wonder  where Tam Giang Lagoon is , how should you go, you can learn  the travel experience  of Hue backpackers and then go to the lagoon by the following 2 routes:

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Route 2 – follow Highway 49B (Photo: collectibles)

  • Route 1:  From Le Duan Street (near  Hue Citadel ), you go straight, then turn left on Huynh Thuc Khang Street, go straight to Bao Vinh ancient village, then follow the road sign to Sia town. From Sia town, you follow the directions to go to Con Toc wharf. Here, you can board a boat to visit Tam Giang lagoon;
  • Route 2:  From Hue city center, you follow the road to Thuan An beach. From here, you ask people for the way to Highway 49B, go straight and you will see the sea only going to Tam Giang bridge and Tam Giang lagoon.

What does Tam Giang Lagoon have? Let’s discover the impressive tourist coordinates at Tam Giang lagoon: 

2.1. Beautiful sunset and sunrise at Tam Giang lagoon in Hue

It is easy to see that every Tam Giang Hue lagoon tour includes activities to watch the sunrise and sunset on the lagoon. If you only have one day in Hue, you can come here the previous afternoon to watch the sunset and then sleep until the next morning and admire the sunrise over Tam Giang lagoon. This will be an unforgettable experience in every visitor’s journey to discover  Hue tourist map  . 

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Watch the sunset on Tam Giang lagoon (Photo: collection)

2.2. Where is Chuon Lagoon in Tam Giang Lagoon?

Dam Chuon is a famous virtual check-in place in Hue. At each time of the day, the dragonfly dress wears its own beauty, sometimes peaceful and romantic, sometimes brilliant and eye-catching. Coming to Chuon Lagoon around April – July, you will be immersed in the exciting atmosphere of the fishing season and participate in the very special Chuon village festival on July 15-17 of the lunar calendar.

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Dam Chuon – check-in coordinates you should not miss (Photo: collectibles)

2.3. Where is Thai Duong Ha fishing village in Tam Giang lagoon?

Coming to Tam Giang lagoon, do not forget to visit Thai Duong Ha fishing village. Right from the beginning of the wharf, visitors will have a panoramic view of the bustling market on the lagoon with small boats trading all kinds of goods. In the afternoon, this place eagerly welcomes the boats back after a day of fishing – seafood. 

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?The people of Thai Duong Ha fishing village are still hard at work (Photo: collectibles)

Coming to Thai Duong Ha, tourists can also visit Thai Duong Ha communal house with majestic and ancient architecture; Tran Quoc Pagoda – the most beautiful and oldest temple in Tam Giang lagoon,… 

2.4. Where is Ru Cha mangrove forest – Tam Giang lagoon?

If your phone memory is full of images of Tam Giang lagoon, you should “clean up” a bit to leave room for super quality check-in photos at Ru Cha forest. This is a pristine primeval forest with an extremely rich and diverse ecological system.

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Ru Cha forest is poetic but very idyllic (Photo: baothuathienhue.vn)

Visiting this place, visitors will enjoy relaxing moments in a cool, peaceful space amidst the green color of mangrove plants such as tiger, fish, parrot, … And also  Thuan An sea With  a rich source of seafood, Ru Cha forest has a lot of shrimp and fish farming areas that are enough to satisfy all food enthusiasts. 

Anywhere in Hue, you can enjoy  Hue specialties . But when you come to Tam Giang Lagoon, you should taste aquatic – seafood dishes. 

The people of Hue also have a saying “Tam Giang fish is the king’s fish to eat” referring to the delicious taste of shrimp and fish here. The famous delicious fish in Tam Giang lagoon are thick fish, bream, bream, grouper, brown fish, mullet, sea bass, tilefish, etc. The dishes are rustic but bold in style. The taste of domestic grassland, closeness and full of affection of friendly and hospitable Hue people.

Where is Tam Giang Lagoon?Ornamental fish cake – a specialty on Tam Giang lagoon (Photo: collectibles)

At this point, you must have answered the question  where is Tam Giang lagoon , why is this place so attractive? If you have the opportunity to visit this riverside countryside, let’s admire the rustic, peaceful scenery and enjoy delicious specialties!

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