Every year around Oct and Nov is the blossom season of Water Lily Flower in Mekong Delta, it is also the season of high level of water in Mekong delta
The water lily flower mostly be grown naturally on the river, channel and their blossom are during Oct and Nov. Some fields, farmers grow it year round in the region of Long An and An Giang province. But the main season of blossom still in Oct and Nov
To harvest the Water lily flowers, in the early morning farmer need to stand in the river with low water to pick it from the cold water, clean it from mud then transfer to home for packaging, then transfer to the market to sell on the same day to ensure it fresh
The water lily flower in Vietnam is very famous vegetable especially in the region of Mekong delta, we use water lily stem to serve in hot pot soup, fish stew and sautéed garlic
The blossom is in the last of rain season in Vietnam, so sometime it is rain, please prepare yourself rain coat during your trip to Mekong delta
Photo tour in the blossom of water lily flower is the nice experience in Mekong delta and you should not miss it during your trip in Vietnam
Sample itinerary for 4 day Mekong photography tour to enjoy the water lily flowers
Post and photos: An Bui
