The majestic king lotus is at its magnificent best at this time of year as the floods engulf Dong Thap Province.
These king lotus pads reach their full size during the floods, and you won't be able to witness this spectacle at any other time of the year. |
Each of these giant lotus leaves has a diameter of 2-3 meters and can hold up to 140 kgs (309 lbs). |
Ponds and lakes containing lotus and water lilies surround the small pagoda, hidden in a rural part of Dong Thap. |
If you want to "ride" the huge leaves, locals will help you. The fee is VND20,000 (less than a dollar). |
They place a round piece of metal on the pads to stop them from tearing. |
It’s very easy to reach Dong Thap from Saigon. All you need is a coach ticket that will send you to Cao Lanh Town, the capital of Dong Thap, where you can easily hire a motorbike. Finding the way to Phuoc Kien Pagoda is not difficult as it is very famous in the area.
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