Discover ecotourism at Cu Lao Dung Island.

Cu Lao Dung Commune was established based on the adjustment of the administrative boundaries of Cu Lao Dung District, Soc Trang Province (formerly) and officially commenced operations on July 1, 2025. Located in the lower reaches of the Hau River, bordering the East Sea, with a mild and cool climate year-round, a diverse ecosystem, lush greenery, and picturesque waterways, Cu Lao Dung possesses significant potential and advantages for tourism development, attracting numerous visitors from near and far.

The Khmer Theravada Buddhist temple KosTung is one of the ancient Khmer temples, deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the Khmer people. It is an attractive destination for tourists who want to learn about Khmer culture, religion, and architecture in Cu Lao Dung.

Apsara Farm is nestled in the tranquil countryside of Cu Lao Dung commune. The spacious farm grounds are surrounded by lush green gardens and offer comfortable, eco-friendly accommodation. At Apsara, visitors can try their hand at planting vegetables, catching fish in the pond, experiencing rustic rural life, and enjoying peaceful moments away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

San Tien Farmstay is a place steeped in the legends of the Dragon-Fairy land, with its dreamy, shimmering golden sands. It's an ideal location for training programs, workshops, and gatherings; it also features traditional music clubs and cultural exchanges. At San Tien Farmstay, visitors can enjoy activities like boating, fishing, and hands-on experience in caring for organic vegetables, as well as savoring local specialties such as sour fish soup with snakehead fish, sour fish soup with catfish, braised starry goby with lemongrass and chili, grilled mudskipper, stir-fried snails with coconut milk, mangrove flower salad, and mangrove juice.

Bamboo bridge through the forest – a fascinating "ecotourism model under the forest canopy". Here, visitors can enjoy the fresh air, experience walking on a bamboo bridge through the forest (approximately 1,000m long), go boating, and collect snails under the forest canopy. Visitors can also see clever, tame monkeys and many species of birds chirping, seemingly welcoming visitors.

Coastal ecotourism features the largest pristine mangrove forest in the Mekong Delta, covering over 1,783 hectares with a diverse and rich ecosystem; many species of birds and egrets flock here to live and nest. In addition, there is a vast alluvial plain of over 16,000 hectares; during high tide, visitors can anchor their boats, fish, enjoy local cuisine , and participate in cultural activities on board; when the tide is low, visitors can walk on the plain without sinking or getting bogged down in mud, and can even catch snails, clams, shrimp, eels, and horseshoe crabs.

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