The colorful water lilies of Moc Hoa

Water lily harvest season in Moc Hoa, Long An: A vibrant purple of water lilies dances and displays its beauty amidst the emerald green river. Long An is famous for its waterways and many stunning natural landscapes. Especially during the flood season (August – December each year), visitors can immerse themselves in the dreamy atmosphere of vast fields of purple water lilies. The most famous location for these fields is in Moc Hoa district, Long An province. Here, visitors can not only admire the colorful flower boats on the river but also experience harvesting water lilies with the local people. A remarkable characteristic of water lilies is their ability to grow tall during the flood season. When the water rises, the water lilies also vigorously stretch upwards, rising higher than the water itself. Water lilies are not only a treat for tourists but are also used to prepare characteristic dishes of the local people, such as fish hotpot, fermented fish hotpot, sour soup, or simply stir-fried water lilies.