Referring to the wind power fields in Vietnam, of course, it is indispensable for the extremely poetic fields in Bac Lieu. In the past, almost everyone knew about Bac Lieu mainly because of anecdotes revolving around the house of the Cong Tu Bac Lieu or musician Cao Van Lau. Bac Lieu Wind Farm is especially known by all tourists.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Bac Lieu Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: 30,000 VND (Adult), 10,000 VND (Child)
Spend-time: Half an hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
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: With its uniqueness and difference, the “wind power field” tourist destination has contributed to creating imprints for Bac Lieu, helping the province get rid of the situation of duplicating products with other localities in the Mekong Delta throughout the years.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Bac Lieu Wind Farm? 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 Wind Farm
The road to the wind power field is paved so it is not too difficult to move, in addition, this is also an opportunity to explore the landscape around the wind power field area with pristine mangrove forests, shrimp & fish farming of people in coastal areas.
Bac Lieu Wind Power Park is the first wind power project in Vietnam, built in 2010 with an investment of thousands of billions of VND. Currently, there are 62 towers and turbines located on the sea, each turbine is about 80m high, the propeller is 42m long, …
With what is happening here, the Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant is indeed worth considering as an example of clean and sustainable energy development not only in Bac Lieu but also a large area of the western coastal region full of energy Sun and wind.
Recently, the Mekong Delta Tourism Association has decided to recognize Bac Lieu wind power area as a typical tourist destination of the Mekong Delta, making Bac Lieu a locality with 9 typical tourist attractions in the region.
After only being recognized as a tourist destination for a while, the wind power field has increased its attraction to visitors, on average, tens of thousands of visitors have come here every month to admire. Currently, Bac Lieu wind power area has become a famous tourist attraction in the Southwest region, enriching Bac Lieu tourist attractions.
3. What to Do –See – Eat at Bac Lieu Wind Farm
Visiting Bac Lieu wind power field, visitors admire the beauty of giant wind turbines, erected against the blue sky.
With the grandeur, the beautiful scenery is no different from the wind power fields in Europe. Therefore, this wind power area has quickly become a tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists to enjoy, especially young people who come to take virtual pictures.
Anyone who comes here will also enjoy the arrangement of wind turbines like giant and contemplative knights in the midst of vast fields that can take beautiful and impressive pictures anywhere.
The arrangement of turbines combined with a floating road on the ground made of concrete, going from one area to another easily, from afar, the landscape is as beautiful as the European sky. Visitors here are spoiled for checking in virtual life to every corner.
The scenery walking in the distance, the wind blowing the shawl or the parasol is full of dreams. Right on the concrete road winding like a silk strip between the fields, you can take close-up portraits of yourself to see behind the wind turbines slowly rotating.
The most suitable time to visit “wind power field” is early morning and late afternoon, then guests can enjoy watching the sunrise and sunset on the sea.
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 Wind Farm
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 Wind Farm 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 Wind Farm
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 Wind Farm (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.
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