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Phu Ly Khmer pagoda Tour from Can Tho
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  • Can Tho, Phu Ly, Vinh Long, Can Tho
  • By Team Vemekong
08:00 AM – 12:0 PM 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM Boat Up to 8 pax Can Tho - Phu Ly - Vinh Long English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

Surrounded by ancient star trees and green palm trees, Phu Ly Khmer pagoda has a very tranquil setting and is one of the oldest ancient Khmer-style pagodas in Vinh Long, Mekong Delta. The boat trip will cruise from Can Tho to Vinh Long for visiting: Phu Ly pogoda, a hidden village of making  the tofu skin which is recognized as national intangible cultural heritage, and a peaceful plant nursery riverside village.

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Can Tho boat to Phu Ly pagoda - Vinh Long Enjoy the tranquil canals deep in the countryside A hidden traditional village of making tofu skin Visit a peaceful plant nursery riverside village Non-touristy tours and sites, travel like a local
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  • Pickup
    At 8:00 AM (or 02:00 PM), our driver and tour guide will welcome and pick up you at the hotel/accommodation as required (free pickup at the Azerai resort, Victoria resort, hotels in the city center…) and transfer to the boat station for embarking the boat.
  • Phu Ly Khmer pagoda
    The boat will cruise on the Mekong River and then keep going deep into the countryside and canals for reaching the Phu Ly pagoda. Walking around the pagoda, you will feel the peace, airy but no less ancient thanks to the appearance of ancient trees and palm trees. Khmer Phu Ly Pagoda (built in 1672) is an ancient temple in Vinh Long with beautiful & peaceful landscape. This building is the interference between Indian, Thai and Cambodian architecture, creating a unique feature that few temples have.
  • The hidden traditional village of making tofu skin
    The boat takes you to the hidden traditional village of making tofu skin. This traditional job (1912) was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in August 2022. You have a chance to see the locals and learn how the tofu skin - food product is made from soybeans. During the boiling of soy milk, in an open shallow pan, a film or skin composed primarily of a soy protein-lipid complex forms on the liquid surface. The films are collected and dried into yellowish sheets known as tofu skin.
  • The wonderful local peaceful plant nursery riverside village
    Your cruise tour also stops over at the wonderful local peaceful plant nursery riverside village. Vinh Long nursery village is a place where plants are propagated and grown to a desired size. Mostly the plants concerned are for gardening, or selling as veggies and salads, rather than agriculture. And these local private nurseries, which supply the needs of local markets or supermarkets. Some will also work in plant breeding.
  • End the tour!
    Around 12:00 NOON (or 06:00 PM), finish the tour in Can Tho City.
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107 reviews on “Phu Ly Khmer pagoda Tour from Can Tho”

  1. Noah Miller. from United States said:
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    Unique and Peaceful Tour Through Mekong Traditions

    This boat tour was a highlight of our trip! Our guide, Duy, picked us up right on time and was fantastic the entire day—friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. The cruise through the quiet canals was a refreshing break from the city, and visiting Phu Ly Pagoda was both peaceful and visually stunning.

    What stood out most was the visit to the tofu skin village. It was fascinating to see this traditional process still alive and recognized as a cultural heritage. Watching the tofu skin form and dry in the sun was unlike anything I’ve seen before.

    The final stop at the plant nursery village was equally charming, and gave us insight into how local markets are supplied with vegetables and herbs. It was a perfect mix of culture, history, and authentic local life.

  2. Elena Rossi. from Italy said:
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    Cultural Immersion and Scenic Beauty Along the Mekong

    We had an amazing cultural boat tour with our guide, Thuy, who was kind, informative, and passionate about sharing her knowledge. The journey through the canals was peaceful and scenic, and the visit to Phu Ly Khmer pagoda was one of the highlights—such a serene and spiritually rich place with stunning architecture blending Cambodian, Indian, and Thai influences.

    The stop at the tofu skin village was something totally unique! Watching locals carry on a traditional craft dating back to 1912 was fascinating. Thuy explained everything clearly, and we even got to taste some fresh tofu products.

    We ended the tour at a nursery village, where we saw how locals grow and sell plants and herbs used in Vietnamese kitchens. It gave us a beautiful picture of local life in the Mekong. If you’re looking for something cultural, peaceful, and off the tourist path—this is it!

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