Too many, museums are wonderful places filled with wonder and mystery. To others, they are just boring storage places for old crap and not worth a visit. It could be a case of the saying “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” but I think it goes deeper than that. Soc Trang Provincial Museum is a great place to study about the Khmer minority with more than 50% of Khmer artifacts being displayed here.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Soc Trang Visitor Guide
1. Better to know as a tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: Half an hour (approx)
Hours: From Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30-11:00, 13:30-17:00
Address: 04 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 6, Soc Trang City.
2. Travel guide to Soc Trang Museum
Soc Trang Provincial Museum was established in 1992, invested and built in early 2006 and completed in 2007, opened to serve visitors from November 18, 2010, displaying more than 1,000 images, documents and artifacts. Currently, the Museum is storing and displaying many artifacts of 3 ethnic groups: Kinh – Khmer – Hoa and artifacts during the resistance war. These artifacts are displayed under different themes such as:
The first floor displays natural resources, the history of the land of Soc Trang; Cultural characteristics and traditional occupations, religions and beliefs of the three ethnic groups Kinh – Khmer – Hoa are displayed alternately.
The second floor displays the history of the resistance war against foreign invaders of the Soc Trang Party Committee and army and people. This part is divided into 4 phases: Phase I: From before the 1930s to 1954 (the resistance war against the French colonialists); Phase II: From 1954 to 1975 (the resistance war against the US to save the country); Phase III: From 1975 to 1991 (to overcome the consequences of war to build socialism); Phase IV: From 1992 to present (results achieved after 20 years of re-establishing Soc Trang province).
3. Better to go with google maps of Soc Trang Provincial Museum
4. Pro tips:
Soc Trang Khmer pagodas are solemn places, so you should choose beautiful clothes that are still polite and discreet. In the temple grounds, there are many animal statues such as elephants, snakes, etc. If you go with the children, please remind them not to climb because these are sacred symbols of the Khmer people.
The monks don’t ask for money, although donations won’t hurt.
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
If you plan to extend your tour to Soc Trang homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
When visiting the Soc Trang or doing any customized tours, choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets. Safety is a priority!
Soc Trang tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Bat pagoda, Chen Kieu (Bowl) pagoda, Dung islet, Ghe Ngo boat race festival, pink trumpet tree road, Clay pagoda (Chua Dat Set), Khleang pagoda, Nga Nam floating market, Phat Hoc 2 pagoda, Soc Trang central market, Soc Trang museum, Som Rong pagoda, popular and clean homestays and hotels in Soc Trang…
Soc Trang 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 Soc Trang 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 Cong Cake, Pia Cake, Bun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang’s Noodle Soup…
Bring the raincoat if you travel to Soc Trang in the rainy season, as Soc Trang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Soc Trang, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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