October 05, 2017 | 21:39 (GMT+7)
Pagoda Lotus - a hot attraction in the floating water season
PANO - On the occasion of the water-floating season in the Western region, visitors flock to a small pagoda in Hoa Tan commune, Chau Thanh district, Dong Thap province, to contemplate the ‘King Lotus'.
The King Lotus leaves in the pagoda are 2-3m wide and thick enough to even support a person with weight of up to 140kg.
Pagoda Lotus attracts a lot of tourists in the floating water season
While lotuses in the North bloom only in summer, the flower blooms in Dong Thap province year-round. Lotuses are everywhere, but they are very attractive during the floating water season. The kind of lotus in Phuoc Kien may be very special. Locals often refer to it by the name "Pagoda Lotus" because there are many giant lotuses in the pagoda ponds.
Apart from Phuoc Kien pagoda, tourist can also visit other destinations such as Tram Chim National Park and enjoy local specialties of the beautiful province.
Sourece: Vnexpress and vietnamnews
Translated by Lam Anh