Are you ready for an animal adventure? Perhaps the most exciting and slightly frightening trips out there. Let me introduce you to a Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm located in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Thousands of crocodiles that have found their new home here are waiting for you. Are you up for an adventure? Imagine how exciting, and perhaps a bit dangerous, your visit to the farm will be!
Favorable geographical location
Now that you are all excited, let me introduce you to the address and directions. Therefore, Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm’s address is 44/1A Tran Hung Dao, My Thanh Ward, Long Xuyen City, An Giang.
It is a four-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 187 kilometers. You can easily get to Long Xuyen by following Highway 1A to My Thuan Bridge and then taking Highway 80 directly to Vam Cong Ferry. After crossing the ferry, you will eventually reach An Giang. Once you are there, simply make your way into Long Xuyen City and onto Tran Hung Dao Street. If you are coming from Can Tho, it will be a 1.5-hour drive or about 60 kilometers via Highway 91.
Unique Features of Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm
Boasting over 33.2 hectares in size, Long Xuyen crocodile farm is home to about 10,000 crocodiles. Walking into the farm feels like entering another world. The farm is very well-equipped with vast breeding areas, observation decks, and all necessary safety measures to make you safe seeing these ancient creatures up close.
However, amidst so many scaly residents, some are real superstars. The farm is home to the biggest Siamese crocodile in Vietnam. It is a monstrous creature, weighing almost 500 kilograms and being over 4.5 meters in size. Such a record-holding giant is a huge attraction, showcasing the farm’s commitment to conservation and education. Visiting Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm and seeing these mighty creatures up close is both amazing and somewhat chilling!
Crocodile fishing activities
Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm provides guided tours that are not worth missing. These are not boring excursions but exciting opportunities to learn more about these fascinating creatures and the efforts to conserve them. The guide shared some wild stories that amazed us and made us a little scared. The educational sessions included information on the anatomy of these prehistoric beasts and their part in the ecosystem. We could observe crocodiles at different life stages from babies to adults and other interesting things.
The farm offers some other thrilling and daring experiences for those who are brave enough. In terms of the setup, try to picture regular fishing in your mind—now divide the body of water by ten and imagine a big croc leaping up to two-thirds of that distance to snap up bait. It was terrifying and rush-making at the same time. Drinking a beer at the edge is also one of the options available. We also fed one of the beasts on the farm and remained intact due to existing safety rules.
The trip was also supplemented with tasting unusual dishes since Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm has a full-service restaurant with a selection of crocodile meat dishes. Among the special offers are grilled crocodile, crocodile stew, and even crocodile jerky. These meals are the taste of the local cuisine with a twist making sure that we will remember what we tried. The restaurant serves not only crocodile dishes but also other regional specialties, so there is something for everyone.
When visiting the Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm, it is essential to adhere to simple safety rules to ensure that your visit is both enjoyable and accident-free. Personally visited the crocodile farm After I followed the rules, I can share my experience. The most important ones are:
Follow the Rules and Regulations: The rules protect both the visitors and the animals, so it is crucial to follow them. You can read the signs and listen to the staff to have a smooth visit.
Stick to the Designated Paths: Paths are there for a reason, they will provide you both with the best views and a safe distance between you and the Crocs. Wandering off is dangerous, as you might get too close to the dangerous animals.
Heed the Staff’s Instructions: The staff is experienced with crocodiles, so it is important to heed their commands.
Never Cross the Barriers: Barriers and fences must ensure a safe distance between you and the Crocs, so climbing or leaning over them in search of shooting a photo is forbidden.
Keep a Safe Distance: Crocodiles can be dangerous, and you never know what they can do. It is essential to stay away from their enclosures. If you are not sure how close you can get, consult the staff.
Don’t Feed the Crocodiles on Your Own: No matter how thrilling it might be, do not interact with the Crocs without supervision. The staff uses special tools and follows safety precautions.
Supervise Children Closely: Children could get too curious about Crocs and try to get too close to them. Therefore, it is important to keep them in sight.
Avoid Flash Photography: Flash can be very disturbing for animals, so you should not use it. A better idea would ask the staff if you can use a camera at all.
Stay Calm: If something unexpected happens, you should stay calm and follow the staff’s lead. They are trained to deal with emergencies, and they would guide you to safety.
Dress for the occasion! Lightweight, breathable clothes and sturdy footwear are essential. Long sleeves and pants help protect your skin against sun and any bothersome insects. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hat and water bottle. The farm provides safety gear for feeding and fishing activities but, better safe than sorry.
Long Xuyen specialties
One of the most outstanding experiences during your visit to Long Xuyen is probably shopping for crocodile leather goods. You can find everything in the farm’s gift shop: from wallets, nice bags, or solid belts to charming shoes – all made of genuine crocodile leather. Take these unique souvenirs with you to keep memories of the exciting day and support the farm’s preservation efforts.
In addition to leather goods, there is a great variety of local products and craftwork. Choose from typical Vietnamese handcrafts and locally made snacks. These amazing items would make excellent souvenirs for your friends and relatives and let you share a piece of the Mekong Delta with your loved ones.
Attracts many tourists to visit
Don’t just take my word for it—here’s what others have to say about visiting Long Xuyen crocodile farm. Anna from Australia exclaimed, “Feeding the crocodiles was thrilling! It’s an experience I’ll never forget.” John, a travel blogger from the USA, added, “The guided tour was incredibly informative. Learning about the farm’s conservation efforts was a highlight of my trip.”
Also an ideal place to check in
While you are in the area, why not explore more of the wonderful things that Long Xuyen has to offer? My Hoa Hung is a beautiful area with gorgeous gardens and a wealth of history. The Long Xuyen Floating Market is another site that you will not want to miss, offering a vibrant insight into local life. These two sites could be visited in quick succession as they are also very close to the crocodile farm. They are certainly not sites that you will want to rush through but will be a rich cultural experience in minimal time.
The best time to see Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm is during the dry season, from December to April. The weather will be pleasant and there will be very little to interfere with the outdoor experience. Mornings and late afternoons are the best time of day to see the crocodiles as they will be the most active.
Traveling during the peak tourist seasons constitutes a lot of time queueing and waiting around, so it would be better to book your visit in advance. Some vendors at sites like this may not take credit or debit cards, so it would be worth carrying around a little cash. There will be some wonderful photo opportunities, so do not forget your camera.
Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm should be visited by any person willing to experience adventure, learn new facts, and truly emerge in a cultural experience. Organized visits make your experience safer, funnier, more interactive, and more thoughtful. Moreover, many delicious dishes can offer you tastes you have never experienced elsewhere. Buy some souvenirs and contribute to local conservation, the ideas of which are truly important in the Mekong Delta. A holistic tabloid view can be combined and experienced with a guided tour of the crocodile farm.
Feel strong enough to visit such a place and enjoy a large crocodile farm? It is a good decision; just pack your luggage and head for the things you have never seen. Support local ideas of both crocodile preservation and local human cultures. Visit Mekong Tours to book your adventure right now!
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The Mekong River, the ‘Mother of Waters’, is the heart and soul of mainland South-East Asia. Millions of people depend on its waters. It’s a way of life, a home for the spirits, the defining element in the everlasting battle for survival, and the foundation and boundaries of cultures and kingdoms across eons. The river speaks of the past and the future, of the eternally recurring cycles of nature, of the people living upstream and downstream, of survival, beauty and danger.
Foreigners can’t appreciate the role of the river in the lives of those who live in the Mekong basin. It influences every aspect of their daily existence, shaping not only the land, but also the people themselves.
The Mekong Basin extends over 795,000km2. More than 70 million people, 55 million of which inhabit the watershed area lying within Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam, depend on the river and its tributaries for food, water and transport. At 4,350km, the Mekong is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest in the world.
The river runs from its source deep in China’s Tsinghai Province through the eastern part of Tibet. From Yunnan province, it becomes the border between Myanmar and Laos, and between Laos and Thailand. From there it surges across Cambodia to Phnom Penh, where the Bassac River branches off. The two rivers continue to divide into nine outlets, the Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, and finally discharge into the East Sea. The river is navigable from the delta to Southern Laos, where massive waterfalls near the Cambodian border prevent boats from travelling further.
About nine-tenths of the people in the Lower Mekong Basin are engaged in agriculture, mostly rice production on a massive scale, for which irrigation from the Mekong River is essential. A substantial proportion is exported, thus providing the staple diet of a far greater number than just those living in the area.
The Mekong River is also very rich in fish, the single most important source of animal protein in the diet of people living in the Lower Mekong Basin.
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Can Tho, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Cai Be
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel breakfast, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Can Tho
| Hotels in Can Tho | ||
| Star | Hotel | Room Type |
| 3-Star hotel in Can Tho | Hau Giang Hotel | Superior |
| 4-Star hotel in Can Tho | Muong Thanh Hotel | Superior |
| 5-Star hotel in Can Tho | Victoria Hotel | Superior |
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