Ben Tre is the land of green coconut trees covering an entire land of the region. From the coconut tree, the people here have made many delicious dishes with the typical flavor of Ben Tre land. It is often said that if you want to know what that land has, you should go to the market. It will be clear and so true that the Ben Tre market is full of goods for both locals and tourists.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Ben Tre Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: One hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – Dust
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: The East door is located in 30 Hung Vuong, Ward 1, Ben Tre. The West door is located in Street 30/4, Ward 2, Ben Tre.
Added values: Ben Tre Market is a very famous market. The atmosphere here is always noisy, busy, and crowded like a festival. Coming to this place, in addition to sightseeing, you can also enjoy the specialties of Ben Tre.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Ben Tre Market? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Ben Tre City Center (1o minutes), Son Doc Rice Paper Village (14 minutes), Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village (11 minutes), Ben Tre Brick Factory (7 minutes), Thoi Son Island (15 km), Cho Lach Flower Village (41 km), Ben Tre Coconut Candy (9 minutes),…
2. Travel Guide to Ben Tre Market
For tourists who visit, the area selling snacks is very interesting. These are not luxury shops, there are no beautiful high tables and chairs, only carts and plastic chairs, but the stalls here have existed for no less than 10 years, there are people who have been here for nearly 40 years just carrying the goods. Coming to Ben Tre Market, tourists will have the most authentic rustic experience.
3. What to Do – See – Eat at Ben Tre Market
Walking around Ben Tre market in the morning, in addition to the meat, fish, and vegetable shops, the area near the riverbank is an area dedicated to snacking goods with crowded buyers. Going from the beginning to the end of the market, tourists will find a full range of snacks that Ben Tre people love very much, of which the most impressive is the tea. The tea here is very rich with many different types of tea such as white bean tea, black bean tea, common tea, noodle soup, white bean cake, … served with coconut sugar syrup and coconut milk. The sweet taste of tea, when cooked with granulated sugar, the aroma of beans, and pandan leaves combined with the fatty taste of coconut milk, creates a delicious taste. A full cup of tea like that costs only 5,000 VND – 10,000 VND.
Coming to Ben Tre, tourists can find coconuts anywhere, but the special thing in this market is that visitors can enjoy and learn about many different types of coconuts: Siamese coconut, pineapple coconut, Tam Quan coconut, Grape coconut,… at pretty cheap prices without fear of being ripped off. Siamese coconut is a type of coconut that is grown quite commonly, but do not ignore other types of coconut, although the fruit is small, it will surprise visitors with its great taste.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
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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 Ben Tre. 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 Ben Tre daily tours with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Ben Tre Market
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 Ben Tre Market 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 Ben Tre 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 Ben Tre.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Ben Tre Market
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 Ben Tre Market (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 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 Ben Tre homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Ben Tre 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 Ben Tre responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Ben Tre 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 Ben Tre 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 Cai Mon durian, Phu Le Rice Wine, coconut wine, coconut candy, coconut rice, snail pancake, elephant ear fish, Coconut Worm, Young Coconut Salad with Shrimp & Pork…
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 Ben Tre in the rainy season, as Ben Tre always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Ben Tre tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Ben Tre brick & pottery kiln, Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Ben Tre, Ben Tre homestay 2D1N, cocohome homestay, Ben Tre cycling tours, Son Doc Puff Rice Paper Village, Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village in Cho Lach, Ben Tre Museum, An Hiep Nhon Thanh Mat Weaving Villages, Ben Tre Night Market, Phung Island (Phoenix islet), Thoi Son Island, Turtle Islet (Con Quy)…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Ben Tre province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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