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Travel tip • October 30, 2023 • 2 min read • 3,458 views

Tam Giang Lagoon, Hue

Tam Giang Lagoon, Hue
TAM GIANG LAGOON- HUE, VIETNAM Located about 30km from Hue city center on the way from Thuan An sea to Quang Tri province, the 52km2 wide lagoon called Tam Giang is a part of Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon system (the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia). It attracts visitors by rustic fishing villages nearby and seafood lagoon, particular when the sun sets.

How to get toTam Giang lagoon?

Visitors may choose one of these two ways to reach Tam Giang lagoon.

+ Go along Le Duan street. Take the left turn to Huynh Thuc Khang street. Go straight on until reaching Sia townlet. Follow the direction board to Con Toc. Then, take a boat ride on the lagoon or reach the other side of Tam Giang lagoon.

+ Travel from Hue city to Thuan An ward. Go across a bridge. Take the turn to 49A national road. Go straight ahead until reaching Tam Giang bridge and Tam Giang lagoon.

+ Take private car from Hue city with english speaking driver, so our driver can show you what the best...

When to visit Tam Giang lagoon?

It is said that the best time to visit Tam Giang lagoon is from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Whether in the early morning or at the end of the day, Tam Giang still leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors. The moment when the 52km2 wide lagoon immerses in the last lights of the day enchants every visitors.

What to do in Tam Giang lagoon?

Once visiting Tam Giang lagoon, visitors will be surprised at the vastness of the nature and understand why it is recognized as one of the largest lagoons in South East Asia. 
Local birds enjoying their time on the immense lagoon create a breath-taking picture fulled of pure sounds of nature. Visitors coming to Tam Giang lagoon should have a boat ride to blend in the nature and enjoy to the fullest the landscape which inspired writers, musicians and artists here and there.

Visiting Tam Giang lagoon, visitors will have a chance to admire the one of a kind beauty of the nature-gifted landscape not only when the sun rises, but also when the sun sets.

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