TTraveling to Bac Lieu becomes a love dream for many people like a famous song. When coming to Bac Lieu, will they see that the sea and Bac Lieu forest have their own unique beauty. The special things in this land are not easy to describe, but can only be felt most clearly through a visit or discovery.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Bac Lieu Visitor Guide

1. Better to Know as a Tourist

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk 

Food:  

Shop: 

Parking lot: Yes

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Address: Located in the coastal area of ​​Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, more than 10km from the city center

Added values: Only when tourists have had the opportunity to go through many mountainous countryside along the domestic travel journey, when coming to Bac Lieu, will they see that the sea and Bac Lieu forest have their own unique beauty. The special things in this land are not easy to describe, but can only be felt most clearly through a visit or discovery.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Bac Lieu Sea and Forest? Ghositaram pagoda (23 Km), Cong Tu Bac Lieu House (18 Km), Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary (15 km), Bac Lieu Salt Farm (45 km), Tac Say Church (55 km), Bac Lieu market (18 km) …

2. Travel Guide to Bac Lieu Sea and Forest      

Bac Lieu Sea

Bac Lieu sea has a deep red-brown color of alluvium with images of fishermen pushing to catch fish. This is a very typical form of fishing in Bac Lieu. This place is home to more than 661 fish species, 319 varieties belonging to 138 families. In which many species have high reserves and values ​​such as shrimp, snapper, goby, starfish, mackerel… In Particular, the output of marine shrimp here is more than 10,000 tons/year. As for the exploitation of bottom fish and floating fish, more than 100,000 tons/year.

Bac Lieu Forest       

Bac Lieu is mainly mangrove forest, with biological productivity and value for protection, environmental protection, and economic development.  Forest land area is about 5,879 ha, of which forest land is 5,509 ha.  In order to protect the ecological environment, Bac Lieu is gradually restoring and developing protection forests and nature reserves such as Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, Phuoc Long District Stork Garden, Dong Hai District Stork Garden.

3. What to Do –See – Eat at Bac Lieu Sea and Forest

Bac Lieu Sea

Bac Lieu Sea is rich in seafood, and is a place that provides many seafood for people in the Mekong Delta. Therefore, when coming here, in addition to sightseeing, you can negotiate the business of importing seafood to the lowlands for sale.  Or if you don’t want to trade, then you can gloat about eating seafood to your heart’s content at extremely affordable prices. With the advantage of a 56 km long beach, this place has to be said to be a bowl of shrimp, fish, snails, blood cockles… Not only that, the beach is also a virtual check-in point for young people in Bac Lieu.

Bac Lieu Forest

Coming to Bac Lieu Forest is like being lost in a maze.  with the chirping sounds of many species of birds, you have the opportunity to discover the unique character of these forests.

Visitors can also experience exciting moments that are hard to show off, when canoeing through the protective forests to feel the life of a genuine Mekong people…

4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong

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

From Bac Lieu city center:

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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 Bac Lieu. 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 Bac Lieu daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

5. Google Maps of Bac Lieu Sea and Forest

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 Bac Lieu Sea and Forest 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 Bac Lieu 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 Bac Lieu.

7. Responsible Travel and Advice Bac Lieu Sea and Forest

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 Bac Lieu Sea and Forest (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. The 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 near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.

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

Visit Bac Lieu 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 Bac Lieu responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Bac Lieu 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 Bac Lieu 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 Bun bo cay (Spicy beef noodle soup), Three-striped crab (Freshwater crab in Bac Lieu), Banh cu cai (White radish pies), Banh tam bi Bac Lieu (Bac Lieu thick noodles & creamy coconut milk), Pho Ngheu, Bon Bon Pickles

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 Bac Lieu in the rainy season, as Bac Lieu always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Bac Lieu tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, Bac Lieu Salt Farm, Buddha Temple Ba Nam Hai, Cong Tu Bac Lieu House, Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu, Bac Lieu Wind Farm, Ancient Longan Orchards, Vinh Hung Ancient Temple, Xiem Can Pagoda Bac Lieu, Cao Van Lau Theater (Conical Hat Non La Theater), Tac Say Church, Cao Van Lau Musician Memorial Site, Nha Mat amusement park, Bac Lieu Beach and mangrove forests, Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple and Dia Mau Cung (Ba Pagoda), Bac Lieu Market, Hung Vuong Square in Bac Lieu…

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

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

Thank you