Tram Chim National Park – An ideal destination for the whole family to explore nature and sow green awareness

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, it is difficult to find a place that is both close to nature and provides vivid lessons for children. Tram Chim National Park, located in the middle of the fertile Dong Thap Muoi region, is an ideal destination for families who want to find peace, while giving children valuable experiences about nature, wildlife and love for the living environment.

Not only an eco -tourism area, Tram Chim is also a lively “outdoor classroom” – where parents and children can observe birds together, row boats through cajuput forests, explore the river life of the West and share the responsibility of protecting the environment from the smallest things.

Wild beauty in the heart of Dong Thap Muoi

Lush green landscape at Tram Chim National Park – Where nature is still pristine and peaceful. (Photo: FB Tram Chim Tourism)

Located in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province, Tram Chim National Park is one of the most typical Ramsar sites in Vietnam, with more than 7,500 hectares of wetlands, home to more than 230 rare bird species and diverse ecosystems.

The space here is always vast with rivers and streams, where the early morning sunlight reflects on the sparkling water surface and flocks of birds fly across the sky every time a new day begins. Under the canopy of the cajuput forest, each pink lotus petal quietly blooms, each cluster of sedge and reed competes to grow. This is an ecological picture that everyone should experience at least once, especially children - to understand that nature does not only exist in books.

What is the best season to travel to Tram Chim Dong Thap?

Red-crowned crane – A rare bird species appearing in the flood season, the symbol of Tram Chim National Park. (Photo: Collected)

The flood season from September to December is the best time to travel to Tram Chim Dong Thap . At this time, the flooded ecosystem is most active, and it is also the peak season for migratory birds to come to nest and find food. From early January to late March is the time when the Red-crowned Crane - the symbol of Tram Chim - appears more frequently. With its bright red head and neck, this bird makes a strong impression on visitors, especially children, because of its wild beauty and rarity.

During the transitional season from June to August, Tram Chim’s landscape also has its own charm. Although it is not yet the flood season, lotus flowers have begun to bloom, and the water recedes slowly, revealing reed grass fields – a home to many native birds. Although you cannot see cranes, this is the ideal season for families with young children to avoid crowds, comfortably enjoy nature and learn many new things.

Fun experience for kids and the whole family at Tram Chim

Tourists explore the reed grass field that has been eaten by cranes at Tram Chim National Park. (Photo: Tram Chim Tourism FB)

One of the greatest values ​​of a trip to Tram Chim National Park is turning nature into a “playground – classroom – childhood memory”. Here, children can be guided by tour guides to use binoculars to observe birds, distinguish species by shape and call, or simply feel the rare tranquility of the Melaleuca forest in the early morning.

Children and their families watch fishing with nets at Tram Chim National Park. (Photo: Collected)

In addition to the activities of canoeing through the forest, catching fish, visiting lotus fields, etc., a particularly meaningful experience is the program of planting reed grass - the main food source for red-crowned cranes. This is an activity that not only brings excitement to children but also inspires them about the responsibility of protecting nature. When planting each young reed grass root into the ground, children will understand more about the relationship between living things and the living environment, thereby forming a sense of protecting nature from the smallest things.

Parents can also take this time to teach their children about sustainable living and the need to conserve biodiversity – not through dry lectures, but through the birds flying, the grass wet with dew, and the dirt roads marked by the family's footprints.

Tram Chim rustic cuisine carries the soul of the Western countryside

A meal with a strong Southwestern flavor helps the whole family end the Tram Chim journey in a complete and cozy way. (Photo: Tram Chim Tourism FB)

After a journey of discovery, a meal with local specialties will help the whole family regain energy. In the Tram Chim tourist area of ​​Dong Thap, eco-restaurants serve typical dishes such as linh fish hotpot with wild sesban flowers (in season), grilled snakehead fish, lotus salad mixed with shrimp, grilled field mice in a clay pot... For children, simple dishes made from freshwater fish such as snakehead fish porridge, crispy fried fish with tamarind fish sauce will make them crazy.

What to prepare for a "green" and safe trip?

Family explores Tram Chim cajuput forest with light, environmentally friendly luggage. (Photo: Tram Chim Tourism FB)

With its riverine character, the weather in Tram Chim can change quickly, so you should prepare a hat, light jacket, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Children should bring a thin raincoat, a change of clothes and easy-to-move shoes. A small pair of binoculars or a mini book about birds are also interesting “props” for children.

In addition, you can prepare more cloth bags and personal water bottles to limit plastic waste throughout the journey - this is also a practical way for children to learn how to live green, love nature and understand that protecting the environment starts with each person's own habits.

Tram Chim National Park is not just a tourist destination – it is a journey that helps your family connect with each other, and connect with nature. For children, this could be their first trip to see red-crowned cranes, to plant grass to feed the birds, to hear the sound of the forest in the morning. For adults, it is a return – a return to the rustic memories, to the gentle silence that the city has forgotten.

Whether it is the vibrant flood season or the calm early rainy days, Tram Chim Dong Thap tourism always retains its own unique beauty - gentle, genuine and inspiring. Let Tram Chim not only be a place to keep family photos, but also a place to inspire love of nature and sow the seeds of green living awareness for future generations.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/vuon-quoc-gia-tram-chim-diem-den-ly-tuong-cho-ca-gia-dinh-v17397.aspx