Skip the midday heat and aim for 5pm to see thousands of storks returning to the bamboo groves for the night. The 3-meter-high viewing platform is where you'll get the best photos of the Mekong Delta horizon. It’s a 45km trek from Can Tho, so rent a motorbike for the flexible schedule. Skip the nearby tourist traps and just pay the small entrance fee for the nature. Give it 60 minutes before sunset.
Observing the massive congregation of waterbirds at this avian refuge provides a raw look at the Mekong Delta ecosystem as it functions without human interference. Thousands of individual storks descend upon the bamboo clusters every single evening, creating a deafening symphony of squawks and flapping wings that dominates the quiet rural landscape. Rather than manicured parkland, this site offers a rustic, unfiltered encounter with wildlife that thrives in the humid wetlands. Arriving early allows you to witness the birds slowly returning from their foraging grounds, transforming the pale evening sky into a chaotic, moving image of feathers and frantic activity.
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Renting a private motorbike is the most effective way to travel the 45km distance, as it offers the flexibility needed to avoid group tours and arrive exactly when the birds begin their return flight.
Plan your arrival for at least one hour before sunset to witness the peak activity as thousands of storks settle into the bamboo groves for the night, an experience missed by those visiting mid-morning.
Carry plenty of insect repellent and a pair of binoculars for watching the nests; the site provides basic infrastructure, but the surrounding wetland environment is intense and requires protection against mosquitoes and midday heat.
Ignore aggressive local touts attempting to sell overpriced refreshments or guided walks outside the main entrance; stick to the official three-meter viewing platform to access the clearest vantage points without unnecessary added expenses.
Pair this visit with a morning stop at the Binh Thuy Ancient House to balance nature with regional architecture, but leave ample time for the long rural drive back before total darkness obscures the roads.