Tam Giang lagoon is one of the best places to visit Hue. This is the largest freshwater lagoon system to provide sufficient living for 300,000 inhabitants. If you want to see the beauty of Tam Giang Lagoon, you should go to at sunset. Watching the golden water is sparkling, the shrimp farming fields of all shapes, immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere.

Tam Giang Lagoon Overview

Tam Giang Lagoon is an intersection point of three big rivers running including O Lau, Huong and Bo rivers. Tam Giang has a length of 24km with an area of 50m2. 

This lagoon is situated in Phong Dien village, Quang Dien district, Hue city. From the city center, it takes about 30 minutes to transfer to Tam Giang lagoon. 

Tam Giang Lagoon

Visitors will be surprised with the pristine beauty and tranquility of Tam Giang Lagoon. If you want to visit the lagoon, you can go to a small boat from Thuan An harbor. 

Standing from the dock, tourists may see the crowded scenery of traditional markets. Many varieties of goods are displayed at an affordable price. Explore Tam Giang Lagoon on the afternoon when it is sunset, the wooden boats full of seafood to catch from sea such as fish, squid, shrimp... 

Best time to visit Tam Giang lagoon

If you are planning to visit Tam Giang Lagoon, the best time to visit the lagoon is from February to July. The weather is cool, not floods and storms. The sun shines all day to create the romantic scene, ensuring your journey fully. 

Tourists come to Tam Giang lagoon in spring, you can join Cau Ngu festival, which is held each 3 years. 

Tourists check in at Tam Giang Lagoon

To take beautiful pictures and feel the full the beauty of Tam Giang Lagoon, you should come here on dawn and sunset. It is difficult to find other places in the country. 

The horizon stretches halfway across, some sunlight blanket on the water surface. Tam Giang Lagoon shows its peaceful and wild beauty, creating indescribable emotions for those who see it.

Foreign tourists experience folk games with locals

What to do in Tam Giang lagoon? 

Take a boat with local people 

Many tourists come here to choose take a boat trip and join local people. Watching the stunning view and have an opportunity to go fishing, preparing meals with ingredients that you catch. 

Watching sunset at Tam Giang lagoon

If you are looking for a place to see the sunset in Hue, you should come to Tam Giang Lagoon. 

When sunset flows down, Tam Giang Lagoon becomes so beautiful. The  sky turns purple. Tourists can see some fishing boats return home late. The horizon separates the water with the sky. These most beautiful moments can't pass up, making you want to stop to take some photos and see it. 

Sunset on Tam Giang Lagoon

Snap a photo with a sparkling scene

When exploring Tam Giang lagoon, you should prepare a camera or smart phone to save the memorable capture. Surely, you will have beautiful pictures for the public on platform social. There are many  pictures to take photo at the Lagoon achieve at the big prize. 

Take a boat to see the beauty view of Tam Giang lagoon

Enjoy fresh seafood at Tam Giang Lagoon

Don't give up trying seafood at the Lagoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood such as fish, squid, crab, shrimp. The food is quite cheap. It would be a shame if you don't taste seafood here. 

Visiting Thai Quoc Pagoda

Thai Quoc Pagoda is the famous pagoda in Hue, located in Thai Duong Ha. This pagoda was built in the style of both modern and traditional architecture in Vietnam. 

Surrounded by many trees, creating the peaceful and solemn beauty. The way to the pagoda is paved concrete. 

How to get to Tam Giang lagoon? 

If you have a day in Hue, you should spend a day trip discovering Tam Giang Lagoon. There are many vehicles to transfer to Tam Giang such as motorbike, private car or taxi... If you need to book a car with a driver, Vietnam Trust Car Rental will support you.  

On the way, you can visit Bach Ma national park, Truc Lam Bach Ma monastery. You also ask the driver to stop to see the sightseeing and enjoy Vietnamese coffee. The friendly and polite driver will serve you during the journey. 

Exploring Tam Giang Lagoon, enjoy the landscape and peaceful atmosphere in the early morning  and in the afternoon, escape the hustling and bustling life of the city. Visit the simple life of local people, enjoy yourself in the fresh air of the countryside.