Floating water season in Southwestern region occurs when the water level is on the rise and the rivers and canals expand. It often takes place from the 7^th to the 10^th lunar months.

The annual floodwaters of the Mekong River carry nutrient-rich alluvium to farmland, and provide a bounty of fish, shrimp and other aquatic species. It also marks the start of a special tourist season in the region.

The rice paddy fields in the region are now busy with boats which are used by the locals as major means of transport and means to catch fish.

Let’s look at some amazing photos taken by local photographer Huynh Nam Dong during his recent trip to this inviting place, showing how beautiful Southwestern region in floating water season is.

A row of palm trees in An Giang Province’s Tinh Bien District at sunrise

Alone palm tree on a rice paddy field full of water

Many wild ducks on a field full of water

A shore-operated stationary lift net is dropped in the water at sunset

Water lilies are seasonally dominant marine species in the region

A herd of buffalo coming home in the late afternoon

The beauty of a field full of water at sunset