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Kien An Cung Pagoda – Thing to Do in Se Dec, Dong Thap

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

In the Mekong Delta, the Phuoc Kien people are one of three communities including Kinh, Hoa and Khmer living in harmony for many generations; but they always keep their cultural and spiritual identity for many generations to grow up in a foreign land. Kien An Cung is a proof of their spiritual year. The temple has a history of nearly 100 years with beauty with unique architecture but no less sacred.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide

Kien An Cung Pagoda – Thing to Do in Se Dec, Dong Thap

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/kien-an-cung-pagoda-sa-dec-dong-thap/

Address: 39 Phan Boi Chau Street, Ward 1, Sa Dec, Dong Thap.

Added values: Coming to this relic, you will see firsthand Kien An Cung with its unique, splendid, and solemn architecture.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Kien An Cung Pagoda? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (250 m), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (14 km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (69 km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (45 km)…

2. Travel Guide to Kien An Cung Pagoda

Kien An Cung Pagoda – Thing to Do in Se Dec, Dong Thap

Kien An Cung Pagoda, also known as Ong Quach Pagoda, is located in Ward 1, Sa Dec, Dong Thap Province. Kien An Cung Pagoda was built in 1924 and completed in 1927. This pagoda was built by a group of Chinese in Fujian (China) to worship ancestors, unite the community, meetings, discuss trading and exchanging information, etc. Kien An Cung Pagoda has a Chinese architectural design, with the overall picture of the word: “工” consisting of three compartments, the largest of which is the middle of the pagoda. Roof tiles are made meticulously, including 3 layers: the upper surface is tile, the middle is brick and the final layer is tile.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Kien An Cung Pagoda

Kien An Cung Pagoda – Thing to Do in Se Dec, Dong Thap

Kien An Cung Pagoda roof is built like a wave, each wave is a miniature palace, consisting of 6 palaces. Kien An Cung Pagoda was built in a unique architectural style, with sophisticated and skillful carvings by artisans. The two sides of the wall have many images and symbols with many meanings of religion and education. The wall is decorated with many pictures of trees, birds, animals, and human statues made of miniature colored ceramic pieces. On the door, there are 6 gold lions and a picture of the king, and mandarin life scenes. On the two sides of the main entrance, there are two poem sentences decorated with a pattern around and carving apricot blossom and cranes background. In front of the main hall, there are two big stone unicorns with a big pearl on the mouth which are exquisitely carved. On the left and right sides, there are two gods of Good – Evil. Inside, there is a small courtyard for worshiping.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Dong Thap city center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Kien An Cung Pagoda

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Kien An Cung Pagoda by yourself

Kien An Cung Pagoda – Thing to Do in Se Dec, Dong Thap

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Kien An Cung Pagoda

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com is one of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Kien An Cung Pagoda (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.

If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area – Sa Dec’s Secret

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Happy land Hung Thy Sa Dec tourist area is a rustic tourist resort created in Sa Dec flower village, with the aim of developing Hung Thy into a tourist place associated with river nature. Many miniatures and games are built to serve the needs of people to visit and have fun.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: 10,000 VND – 20,000 VND

Spend-time: Two hours (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes, for coach

Blog: https://vemekong.com/happy-land-hung-thy-tourist-area-sa-dec-dong-thap/

Address: 113A Hoa Sa Dec Street, Tan Hiep Hamlet, Tan Quy Dong Ward, Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province.

Added values: From the unspoiled fields, it has been designed to form a garden river tourism area, including a small river stretching the whole area. Coming to Happy Land Hung Thy, you will not only enjoy delicious local food, but also enjoy the cool open space with gardens, visit ornamental flowers, and play games. Fun folklore… Immerse yourself in the nature of the garden with the characteristics of the West River.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Happy land Hung Thy tourist area? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (6 km), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (30 km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (66 km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (64 km)…

2. Travel Guide to Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area

From the unspoiled fields, it has been designed to form a garden river tourist area, in which a small river stretches the whole area.

Born in a family with a tradition in the ornamental flower business, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, born in 1983, has continued to inherit this inheritance for 3 generations. Happy land Hung Thy garden tourism village is the brainchild that Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hung has devoted a lot of heart to in Sa Dec flower village. Sharing about the reason for building and developing the Happy Land Hung Thy community tourist area, owner Nguyen Ngoc Hung said that it was his love for the countryside and the desire to recreate the folklore features that motivated him.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area

Having come here, you can’t help but join in trying the fun games here. You and other players will be able to rent a black lady costume and a scarf from the South, for comfort and convenience during the game. If you love ingenuity, you can participate in swinging across the river, riding a bicycle across the monkey bridge, and riding the balance bridge. On the other hand, if you have good physical strength, try your hand at cross-crossing, or experience canoeing or rowing.

In addition, you can enjoy specialty dishes at the resort’s mini restaurant. After a rather strenuous day, you should sit with your family and enjoy the country-flavored dishes of this real “garden playground” such as grilled snakehead calamari, chicken hotpot with Giang leaf, Southern pancakes ,… The ingredients are all home grown, so the flavor is very strong.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Dong Thap city center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit  Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area  by yourself

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.

If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Gao Giong Ecotourism – Dong Thap Travel Blog

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

As one of the southwestern provinces, Dong Thap is famous for its wild ecotourism areas. This is also the place where millions of birds and storks are growing and developing. Particularly at Gao Giong eco-tourism area, you will admire the poetic natural scenery “fish in the river, birds in the sky”.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: 10,000 VND – 20,000 VND

Spend-time: Two hours (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes, local food

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes, for coach

Blog: https://vemekong.com/gao-giong-ecotourism-dong-thap/

Address: Gao Giong commune, Cao Lanh district, Dong Thap province.

Added values: Gao Giong’s ecotourism area has always been a tourist destination for tourists from many places. The biggest attraction is the wildness of the landscape, the fresh natural air, and the strangely peaceful sounds of all species. Whether it’s dawn or dusk, whether it’s the beginning of the end of a day, it’s a time to relax, let your soul gently follow the cool water, follow the call of the birds.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Gao Giong eco-tourism? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (52 km), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (49 km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (26 km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (34 km)…

2. Travel Guide to Gao Giong Eco-tourism

Located away from the city center. About 17km from Cao Lanh, the Gao Giong eco-tourism area was established in March 2003 with an area of ​​36ha. This is the habitat of 15 species of water birds such as red stork, heron, … In which, the most numerous species are white storks with the number of up to tens of thousands of birds. That is why this Melaleuca forest is considered one of the largest stork gardens today in the Dong Thap Muoi region. According to recorded information, the area of ​​Gao Giong Melaleuca forest before 1975 was just a wasteland, heavily contaminated with alum. At that time, there were a few households that opened the recesses of the area along the canals to grow rice. However, a few crops later had to be abandoned because the yield was very low. After implementing the policy of exploiting Dong Thap Muoi, Cao Lanh district levels have exploited this land. However, to protect the ecosystem, people have finally planted melaleuca. By 2003, the policy of Cao Lanh district was to develop the Gao Giong Melaleuca forest eco-tourism area with an investment of up to 700 million VND. Currently, this place has become a famous eco-tourism area of ​​the Mekong Delta and is known by many people.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Gao Giong Eco-tourism

Known as the largest stork garden in the Dong Thap Muoi region, visitors here will admire and discover the life of birds. Every time the water season rises, the fields in Gao Giong are filled with storks, creating an extremely beautiful scene. And in the lotus valleys, there are thousands of red scorpions feeding and emitting catchy sounds and ravishing “performances”.

And before visiting the bird garden, the tour guide will give each person a pair of binoculars and invite them to the 18m high observatory. Standing on the radio, visitors can see almost the entire bird garden and have an overview of the tourist area.

After that, you will be taken to the bird garden by motorboat. When coming to the bird park, visitors will see with their own eyes many different species of birds, bringing a new and different feeling. It’s like you are in harmony with nature.

In particular, this is also the largest freshwater fishery in the Dong Thap Muoi region with an annual catch of more than 30 tons. That is why there are many species of water birds that have come here to live and gather.

Thanks to the rich source of seafood, visitors can enjoy the traditional specialties of the Dong Thap Muoi region. Here, you can enjoy most of the popular dishes such as grilled snakehead fish, grilled mouse, braised fish sauce, sour soup of Linh fish, boiled snails dipped in ginger fish sauce, steamed snails with pepper, eel with coconut milk, other dishes. Garden vegetable salad, Mekong pancakes,… And especially the specialties made from Dong Thap lotus absolutely cannot be missed.

The enjoyment space is also an important part of creating a new and interesting feeling for tourists. Unlike culinary restaurants, you will be able to sit and have a meal cooked with lotus leaves and country-flavored dishes between the four sides of trees and water, under the sound of birds singing.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Dong Thap city center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Gao Giong Eco-tourism

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit  Gao Giong Eco-tourism by yourself

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Gao Giong Eco-tourism

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com is one of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Gao Giong Eco-tourism  (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.

If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Dong Thap Museum – Dong Thap Tourist Attractions

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Dong Thap Museum is a non-business unit under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Thap province, responsible for scientific research and organizing the performance of professional tasks in the field of conservation, embellishment, and development, promoting cultural heritage values ​​in the province to serve the people’s demand for cultural enjoyment.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: No

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/dong-thap-museum/

Address: 226 – Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ward 4, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap.

Added values: Dong Thap Museum is a place to introduce the values of the traditional cultural history of Dong Thap people in the life and activities as well as the heroic history of the Dong Thap Party Committee, army, and people in the struggle for national liberation.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Dong Thap museum? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (32 km), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (27 km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (38 km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (42 km)…

2. Travel Guide to Dong Thap Museum

In 1999, the construction of the Dong Thap Museum was started, located right next to the Cluster of Dinh Co Tay relics, Doctor Lu’s house, the torture room, and the solitary confinement room. Dong Thap Museum was inaugurated on December 29, 2000, and was recognized as a provincial historical and cultural relic on September 5, 2008.

Located in an area of ​​about 11,000 square meters, the Museum is divided into two areas: the gallery and the outdoor area. The exhibition house consists of 2 floors with a usable area of ​​​​over 1,400m2 with thousands of original artifacts and many scientific documents showing the main topics: Nature – Country – People of Dong Thap are in the process of reclaiming and opening the land; Heroic image of Dong Thap army and people in the war against France and America; Cultural activities of the inhabitants of the Mekong Delta. Besides, this is also the place to keep many Oc Eo cultural relics of the Kingdom of Funan excavated at Go Thap and many antiques and artifacts of all kinds, donated and donated by the people to the Museum for storage and display. exhibits such as ceramic antiques dating from the 11th-20th centuries, the money box of the Gia Long thong bao, and Minh Mang thong bao…The outdoor area displays wartime spoils such as airplanes, large guns…

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Dong Thap Museum

Dong Thap Museum with East-West architecture combined, located in a green space, facing the Cao Lanh River, quiet and poetic, increasing relaxation and comfort for visitors. while visiting the museum.

Visiting Dong Thap Museum, tourists still see French architectural buildings, this was the headquarters of the former French officials such as Cao Lanh street district, then the headquarters of the puppet army of Kien Phong province. (storing palace, district palace, barracks, prison)… Previously, the Cao Lanh district was considered by the French as a land with an important geographical and administrative position serving important military, political and economic strategies in Cochinchina.

With rich content combined with scientific aesthetic display, the Museum has become an interesting place to visit Dong Thap, contributing to marketing the image of the lotus land to domestic and international visitors.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Dong Thap city center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Dong Thap Museum

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Dong Thap Museum by yourself

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Dong Thap Museum

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com is one of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Dong Thap Museum (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.

If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Lap Vo district, Dong Thap province is not only known as the home of immense rice fields, rich orchards, but also the “cradle” of the famous traditional mat weaving everywhere – Dinh Yen mat village.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/dinh-yen-mat-making-village-lap-vo-dong-thap/

Address: Dinh Yen commune, Lap Vo district, Dong Thap province.

Added values: Traveling to Dinh Yen mat village, you will see that everyone is proficient in mat weaving, from the elderly to the children. Despite going through many ups and downs, the people of Dinh Yen village, on their working faces, are always proud of their father’s traditional profession. It is not just an industry that brings jobs and income to each household. For the children of Dinh Yen, mat weaving is also a unique cultural trait ingrained in the subconscious, a noble value that needs to be promoted and preserved for many generations.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Dinh Yen Mat Making Village? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (30 km), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (52 km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (68 km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (66 km)…

2. Travel Guide to Dinh Yen Mat Making Village

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

Dinh Yen mat village is in Dong Thap province’s Lap Vo District in the Mekong Delta and people are sure to be fascinated by the colourful mats there. Red, green, yellow, and purple are the main colours used and they can be seen almost everywhere in the village, which lies along the Hau River. Some 3,000 people from several generations are involved in mat making. There are many elderly craftsmen still working in the village. The mat makers grow the sedge they require along the river. According to the local elderly of the village, mat making emerged as a profession in Dinh Yen in the 1920s. Without enough raw materials back then, villagers had to source them from nearby provinces. The craft peaked in the 1980s when the village’s products were exported to Thailand, Cambodia and East European countries. Nowadays villagers use machines to save time though the details on the mats are still completely made by hand. The village’s craft was recognised as an intangible national heritage in 2013.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Dinh Yen Mat Making Village

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

Coming to the mat village, visitors will be surprised and delighted with the bustling working atmosphere full of vitality of the people here as attractive, pulling visitors’ footsteps. This place is always colorful, from inside the house to the alley with green, red, yellow, white, purple, etc., Along with the chattering laughter of boys and girls mixed with the clack of the boys and girls. The loom echoed in the distance from the alley. You will feel the warmth and closeness of the people here, they always radiate openness with the passion for traditional work that their ancestors have passed down for generations.

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

In the past, Dinh Yen mat weaving village was also famous for its night market. Normally, each market will only be held for 2 hours for traders to transport mats and then sell them everywhere. The reason why many people call this session “ghost market” is because the market is held late at night, without any electric lights.

Nowadays, traders do not pick up goods at night anymore, due to convenient roads and more modern means of transportation. But the memories of the life of this night market are still told to the next generation.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Dong Thap city center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Dinh Yen Mat Making Village

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Dinh Yen Mat Making Village by yourself

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Dinh Yen Mat Making Village

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com is one of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Dinh Yen Mat Making Village  (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

Dinh Yen Mat Making Village – Thing to Do in Dong Thap

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.

If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Tan Phong Islet – What to See Cai Be Tourist Attraction

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Tan Phong Islet is an ideal destination for those who want to explore life in the middle of the Tien River. Where nature is endowed with sweet products. A place where gentle and loving people are born, making tourists near and far not help but feel nostalgic every time they remember.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Cai Be Visitor Guide

Tan Phong Islet – What to See Cai Be Tourist Attraction

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: Half Day or homestay (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/tan-phong-islet-what-to-see-cai-be-tourist-attraction/

Address: Located in the middle of Tien River in Cai Lay district, Tien Giang province is just over 20 km from My Tho city.

Added values: With the charming and rustic natural landscape of the Mekong Delta River, Tan Phong island’s ecotourism has made an impression on domestic and international tourists.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Tan Phong Islet? Or maybe you found it too long a drive here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Cai Be floating market (5 km), Cao Dai Temple in Cai Be (6 km), Cai Be Church (6km), Ba Duc Old House (7 km), Ba Kiet Old House (7 km), Le Longanier Restaurant (8 km), Cai Be Market (5 km)…

2. Travel Guide to Tan Phong Islet

Tan Phong Islet – What to See Cai Be Tourist Attraction

Tan Phong islet is a land that no one knows when it was formed, but when the Vietnamese ancestors came in to explore and set up an administrative rule, this island was called Tan Islet of Binh An village. At this time, Tan Phong islet was also known as Con Cu.

In 1808, during the reign of King Gia Long, Tan Phong island belong to Vinh Truong canton, Vinh Binh district, Dinh Vien palace, Vinh Thanh town, and until the reign of King Minh Mang, in 1836, the new name Tan Phong had, with the meaning of New rich land was born, belonging to Binh Hung canton, Vinh Binh district, Dinh Vien government, Vinh Long province.

When the French entered the colonial period, there were some administrative changes. In the early 1900, Tan Phong village was in Chau Thanh district, Vinh Long province. According to some historians, around 1923, Tan Phong village was renamed Tan Dong by the French. After 1945, Binh Hung, including Tan Phong village, moved to Cho Lach district, Vinh Long province.

In 1967, the government of the Republic of Vietnam still located Tan Phong commune in Cho Lach district, Vinh Long province until 1975. At this time, the resistance government found that, due to the difficult passage of the Tien River.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Tan Phong Islet

Tan Phong Islet – What to See Cai Be Tourist Attraction

Traveling to Tien Giang, it only takes 10 minutes to take the ferry to Tan Phong dune. As soon as you set foot on the dune, you will immediately feel the green space of the luxuriant gardens, entering a different world compared to the noisy urban life.

Tan Phong islet has an area of ​​over a thousand hectares, with a fresh and cool climate, accreted by alluvium, so it is famous for being a land of good fruit trees with fruits such as rambutan, longan, pomelo, orange, plums… Especially in the rambutan season, the island is “dyed” red. Visitors can enter the garden, pick and enjoy themselves in the garden, or hang a hammock under the trees.

In addition, visitors can cycle around the island, along the two sides of the road there are many natural flowers, which are extremely poetic and beautiful. Visiting craft villages such as bee farms, knitting coconut leaves for roofing, knitting baskets with water hyacinth materials, making rice paper…

The most attractive experience is taking a rowing sampan (small rowing boat by the local’s hands) to visit the peaceful life of the people in the garden along the creeks, weaving between the orchards, or taking a boat along the Cai Be River. See the floating markets. Enjoy the cool breezes, and fresh air, and watch each wave of golden sparkles fall in the sunlight…

In Tan Phong, Homestay tourism is quite developed, and people in the garden are happy and hospitable.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Cai Be center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Cai Be. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Cai Be daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of  Tan Phong Islet

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Tan Phong Islet by yourself

Tan Phong Islet – What to See Cai Be Tourist Attraction

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Cai Be village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Cai Be.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Tan Phong Islet

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Tan Phong Islet  (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.

You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.

If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Cai Be or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Cai Be responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Cai Be food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Tien Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Tien Giang in the rainy season, as Tien Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Cai Be tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village, Cao Dai temple (with a holy eye), Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, Ba Duc Old House, Ba Kiet Old House, Mekong rest stop, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, cocohome homestay, Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Tan Phong Islet, Cai Be Church, Le Longanier Restaurant

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Cai Be, My Tho, Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Le Longanier Restaurant – Where to Eat in Cai Be, Tien Giang

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Food, in other words, eating is an indispensable activity in every travel trip. Traveling offers the perfect opportunity to try new and exciting foods from different parts of the world. You can enjoy for yourself the unique flavors that you have never tasted in your life. Cai Be foods & drinks are the link connecting the characteristics of the cuisine of the river with the tourists who have visited. Not only famous for its fruit-laden orchards, but this land also has countless delicious dishes that delight people to enjoy.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Cai Be Visitor Guide

Le Longanier Restaurant – Where to Eat in Cai Be, Tien Giang

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: Two hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/le-longanier-restaurant-tien-giang/

Address: 49 Hamlet 5 Phu An Village, Cai Lay, Tien Giang, Vietnam.

Added values: Open for lunch only. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

2. Travel Guide to Le Longanier Restaurant

Le Longanier Restaurant – Where to Eat in Cai Be, Tien Giang

Le Longanier Restaurant is located in Cai Be, on the way to Can Tho or Chau Doc. Set in a lush tropical garden by the river and surrounded by fruit plantations, Le Longanier is a gorgeous two-story villa modeled after a turn-of-the-century French colonial home, recreating the refined atmosphere of traditional Indochina.

A walk around the house reveals plantation shutters, carved lanterns and vintage ceiling fans indicative of the East meets West architecture of the era. Named after the longan trees found in the garden, this quiet spot on the river showcases some of the region’s products and rustic cooking styles combining fresh herbs, local fruits and vegetables and local fish.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Le Longanier Restaurant

Le Longanier Restaurant – Where to Eat in Cai Be, Tien Giang

The restaurant offers the perfect en-route lunch stop for visitors to the Mekong Delta, traveling on the river with Cai Be Cruises or by road on the way to our Hotels of Distinction in the Mekong Delta.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Cai Be center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Cai Be. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Cai Be daily tours with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of  Le Longanier Restaurant

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Le Longanier Restaurant by yourself

Le Longanier Restaurant – Where to Eat in Cai Be, Tien Giang

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Cai Be village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Cai Be.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Le Longanier Restaurant

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Le Longanier Restaurant (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.

You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.

If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Cai Be or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Cai Be responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Cai Be food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Tien Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Tien Giang in the rainy season, as Tien Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Cai Be tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village, Cao Dai temple (with a holy eye), Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, Ba Duc Old House, Ba Kiet Old House, Mekong rest stop, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, cocohome homestay, Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Tan Phong Islet, Cai Be Church, Le Longanier Restaurant

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Cai Be, My Tho, Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Cai Be Church – Top thing to Do in Cai Be, Tien Giang

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Cai Be Church is a church with beautiful architecture, has the highest bell tower, and has the most beautiful location among all churches in the Mekong Delta.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Cai Be Visitor Guide

Cai Be Church – Top thing to Do in Cai Be, Tien Giang

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/cai-be-church-tien-giang/

Address: Belongs to Cai Be town, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province.

Added values: Coming here, visitors will admire Cai Be church with the Roman architecture of the West made of reinforced concrete and cast stone, through the ups and downs of time, it still retains its elegant and ancient beauty.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Cai Be Church? Or maybe you found it too long a drive here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Cai Be floating market (4 minutes), Cao Dai Temple in Cai Be (2 minutes), Ba Duc Old House (7 minutes), Ba Kiet Old House (6 minutes), Le Longanier Restaurant (9 minutes), Cai Be Market ( 2 minutes)…

2. Travel Guide to Cai Be Church

As a typical architectural style associated with the history of the territories in Western Europe during a period, Roman architecture has had a great influence on the world in both Asia and other continents. Today, we still see Roman architecture in church buildings built during the French colonial period in our country with ancient and dignified beauty such as Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, Tan Dinh church, Ba Dinh church, Cai Be church… In particular, Cai Be church is a church with beautiful architecture, has the highest bell tower, and has the most beautiful location among all churches in the Mekong Delta.

Tien Giang is a rich land in the western provinces of the river. This place has charming scenery, and gentle people and is also a sacred land where Cai Be church is located on the bank of the confluence of rivers, where the Tien river flows smoothly. Facing the Cai Be floating market, the Cai Be church stands firmly in the middle of a busy river and boat area.

The church was built by German priest Adolphe Keller and relatives of the Cai Be parish from 1929-to 1932. The church is built of reinforced concrete cast stone, with a length of 55m, a width of 16m, and the height of the main roof of 14m. The ground of the church has the shape of a cross with one main heart and two auxiliary hearts, the two wings of the cross are very proportionate to the body of the cross, and the wings of the cross are 26m wide. Seen from above, the church looks like a giant cross that stands out between the green campus and the idyllic village.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Cai Be Church

Located on the confluence of the Cai Be River – the gathering place of the famous Cai Be floating market, the Cai Be church stands out amid a busy river area.

The ground floor of the church is shaped like a Cross with two very balanced horizontal wings, including the main heart and two side rooms with a large and cool campus. Seen from above, the church looks like a giant cross that stands out between the green campus and the idyllic village.

The bell tower has a very large set of bells consisting of 4 bells, cast in France in 1931, with very advanced design techniques of bell pendulum and bell rod.

The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon cast by another company are far behind in the design technique of the pendulum of this church. At the foot of the bell tower is a rather large water cellar to amplify the sound of the bell. Church bells are the sound of peace, tranquility, and holiness, sowing in people’s hearts the levels of charity and joy.

The exterior of the church has very sophisticated and impressive decorations and embossed patterns.

At the two side gates of the front face of the church carved a pattern of vines.

The main hall is attentive to the smallest detail. The design and installation of many windows have cleverly brought light from the outside to the inside of the church.

High dome, divided zone with simple but delicate patterns. Magnificent interior and paintings are decorated solemnly inside the church. The stained-glass picture not only illuminates the interior of the cathedral but also has a unique aesthetic, creating a sacred space for believers to pray.

The main door, the windows and the pattern of the canopy on the side doors are all elaborately crafted. Roof frills harmoniously combine with the beauty of the doorways.

Every little detail is meticulously polished and rich in aesthetics. All are combined seamlessly and subtly to exude a majestic silence.

The church has 5 precious marble altars and a beautiful set of stained glass doors. When entering the church, visitors will feel a design rich in aesthetics, rows of seats are placed neatly on both sides of the aisle.

In the dawn light, the whole church complex becomes magnificent with its towering bell tower, the majestic statue of the Virgin Mary against the blue sky, bright brown roof, and the gentle river also glows to reflect the light of dawn.

In addition to bringing religious value, the Cai Be church is also considered a unique architectural work, where many Tien Giang tourists come to visit and take pictures. During the trip, you should combine with destinations such as Cai Be floating market, Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village, and the fruit garden.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Cai Be center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Cai Be. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Cai Be daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of  Cai Be Church

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Cai Be Church by yourself

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Cai Be village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Cai Be.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Cai Be Church

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Cai Be Church  (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.

You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.

If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Cai Be or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Cai Be responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Cai Be food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Tien Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Tien Giang in the rainy season, as Tien Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Cai Be tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village, Cao Dai temple (with a holy eye), Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, Ba Duc Old House, Ba Kiet Old House, Mekong rest stop, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, cocohome homestay, Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Tan Phong Islet, Cai Be Church, Le Longanier Restaurant

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Cai Be, My Tho, Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Ba Kiet Old House – Thing to See Cai Be Hidden Gem, Tien Giang

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province has long been famous for having dozens of old houses over a hundred years old with unique architecture. Among these, the old house of Mr. Tran Tuan Kiet’s family in Phu Hoa hamlet is the most beautiful, dubbed the “Nine Great Beauties” of Vietnam.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Cai Be Visitor Guide

Ba Kiet Old House – Thing to See Cai Be Hidden Gem, Tien Giang

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/ba-kiet-old-house-cai-be-tien-giang/

Address: Located at number 22, group 1, Phu Hoa hamlet, Phu Hoa hamlet, Dong Hoa Hiep commune, Cai Be, Tien Giang.

Added values: Coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful ancient houses in the West.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Ba Kiet Old House? Or maybe you found it too long a drive here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Cai Be floating market (2 minutes), Cao Dai Temple in Cai Be (5 minutes), Cai Be Church (5 minutes), Ba Duc Old House (4 minutes), Le Longanier Restaurant (12 minutes), Cai Be Market (4 minutes)…

2. Travel Guide to Ba Kiet Old House

From Cai Be floating market, it takes about 25 minutes by boat, to the canal, visitors walk a distance of about 1 km before reaching the house.

Mr. Tran Tuan Kiet’s old house is located on a 1.8-hectare campus, surrounded by luxuriant fruit trees, jackfruit, grapefruit, citrus, and milkweed of all kinds. This house was built in 1838, and so far it has been nearly 200 years old.

In 2002, the Japanese organization JICA came to survey and determine that Mr. Kiet’s old house was one of the most beautiful houses in Vietnam, but it was seriously degraded, so it decided to invest in restoration and at the same time receive a license. Certificate of Cultural Heritage awarded by UNESCO Asia. In 2004, after more than 1 year of hard work, the house was completed and became one of the tourist attractions in Tien Giang attracting a large number of tourists.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Ba Kiet Old House

If viewed from the outside, Mr. Kiet’s house, like many other houses, is located in an immense garden. In front of the house is a large yard with stone tables, chairs, and hammocks swinging under the shade of trees.

The house was built around 1838, with Dinh-style architecture with 3 compartments, 2 wings, nearly 1,000m2 wide, with 108 columns, all made from precious woods such as ironwood, rosewood… The carved and decorated patterns on the trusses, columns, skewers, and walls are very elaborate, typical of the old house style in the Southern region.

The roof is roofed with yin and yang tiles, one-row upside down. The column trusses are designed in a typical stacking style. The part of the red rose in front of the house is made of staggered square wood to get light, air, and people in the house to easily observe people outside.

The interior walls and wall paintings are all magnificent mother-of-pearl inlays. Connecting the main pillars of the house is a system of envelopes carved with Mai, Lan, Cuc, and Truc, harmoniously stylized, soft textures, gilded, showing the level and talent of enjoying the art of the house.

Household items are also valuable antiques. The oil lamp, the teapot, the chandelier, the cupboard, the mahogany… recall the old memories of a southern land 200 years ago. The table and the hatch are also precious wood in whole, glossy black with the color of time. The chairs are also made with elaborate designs, delicate textures, and spacious and harmonious lines.

The floor of the house is stacked with rough-fired square bricks, matching wooden walls, and tiled roofs. The gate of the house from the past is also retained by the owner, adorning the garden more impressively.

This place is also a homestay tourist destination that allows visitors to rest and experience the daily life of one of the famous rich families in the South in the past.

The host, whom people often call intimately Ms. Kiet, after her husband’s name, is an honest, simple, Western-style hospitable woman. She warmly welcomes guests to her house and shows them each unique feature of the main house, then she rushes out of the house to stand in the kitchen and cook for guests as a way to show her family’s love.

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Cai Be center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Cai Be. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Cai Be daily tours with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Ba Kiet Old House

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Ba Kiet Old House by yourself

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Cai Be village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Cai Be.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Ba Kiet Old House

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of  Ba Kiet Old House  (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.

You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.

If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Cai Be or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Cai Be responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Cai Be food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Tien Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Tien Giang in the rainy season, as Tien Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Cai Be tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village, Cao Dai temple (with a holy eye), Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, Ba Duc Old House, Ba Kiet Old House, Mekong rest stop, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, cocohome homestay, Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Tan Phong Islet, Cai Be Church, Le Longanier Restaurant

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Cai Be, My Tho, Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you

Ba Duc Old House – What to See in Cai Be, Tien Giang

Posted on by Thomas Vietnam

Cai Be district, Tien Giang province has long been famous for having dozens of old houses over a hundred years old with unique architecture. Among these, the old house of Mr. Ba Duc’s family is one of the old houses that attract many visitors because of its unique beauty combined with ancient architecture.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Cai Be Visitor Guide

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/ba-duc-old-house-cai-be-tien-giang/

Address: 155 An Loi Hamlet, Dong Hoa Hiep Commune, Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province.

Added values: Coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful ancient houses in the Mekong Delta.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Ba Duc Old House? Or maybe you found it too long a drive here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Cai Be floating market (7 minutes), Cao Dai Temple in Cai Be (7 minutes), Cai Be Church (7 minutes), Le Longanier Restaurant (14 minutes), Cai Be Market (7 minutes)…

2. Travel Guide to Ba Duc Old House

This is the house of the Phan family, which today is often called Mr. Ba Duc’s house (i.e. Mr. Phan Van Duc – the 6th generation successor of this house). The house built by Mr. Phan Van Dang in 1850 has an architectural style that harmoniously combines Southern and French cultures. In 1983, Mr. Phan Van Cuong remodeled the house.

Located in an area of ​​over 2 hectares, surrounding the house are a bonsai garden and a multi-variety fruit garden with local specialties such as Hoa Loc mango, orange, green-skinned pomelo, Ido longan… All are arranged harmoniously, and is one of the most beautiful orchards in the region, very suitable for tourists to visit and enjoy specialty fruits.

3. What to Do – See – Eat at Ba Duc Old House

The house was built with a harmonious combination of two Asian-European architectural styles. From the outside, it looks like a colonial house (Mason D’Epoque Coloniale). The house is built on a ground 0.5 m above the ground, so in the flood season, the house cannot be flooded. It is known that houses built at the same time often do not have such high foundations, which is a very delicate thing about the architecture of the house. The house is divided into 2 distinct parts (front house and back house). Between the two houses is a courtyard, called Thien Tinh (skylight) to bring light to warm both houses.

Front house: This is the place to worship the family’s ancestors. Before entering the house, we encounter a rather wide corridor with a solid corridor. When entering the main door, we can’t help but be surprised by the beauty of the antiques.

When stepping inside, visitors will not be surprised by the objects displayed inside. There are 3 sets of altar cabinets decorated with an iridescent mother of pearl (1924), in which the right-hand side has a wooden box engraved with a dragon image inside with a copy of “Sacred” consecrated god” was granted by King Tu Duc in 1848 -1860.

In the middle of the house, there are 4 large wooden columns with car spokes, highlighting the solidity and longevity of the house. The beautiful mother-of-pearl crockery adds to the antique look of the house.

Around the house, there are 9 beautiful paintings painted on 3 main walls, on each picture is an idyllic village scene next to a charming river. It is known that these 9 paintings represent the peaceful Mekong River (the dragon image is shown through a unique composition from the poetic river).

The back house: Formerly was a rather large house, which included a kitchen, a dining room, and a warehouse used to store rice and production tools, etc. However, most of it was damaged by the war. Currently, only a small part remains for kitchen use. 

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.

From Cai Be center:

Route 1:

Route 2:

Route 3:

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Cai Be. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Cai Be daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Ba Duc Old House

Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…

6. Visit Ba Duc Old House by yourself

Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.

It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Cai Be village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Cai Be.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Ba Duc Old House

Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.

8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Ba Duc Old House (4k)

If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.

9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers

To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

10. Pro Tips

Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.

You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.

If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Cai Be or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Cai Be responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Cai Be food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Tien Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Tien Giang in the rainy season, as Tien Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Cai Be tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village, Cao Dai temple (with a holy eye), Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, Ba Duc Old House, Ba Kiet Old House, Mekong rest stop, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, cocohome homestay, Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Tan Phong Islet, Cai Be Church, Le Longanier Restaurant

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Cai Be, My Tho, Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

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