The pagoda is halfway up on Sam mountain, with many steps to climb up to the pagoda. The architecture of the pagoda is massive, divided into many sections worthshiping visiting apart from the main hall. I was there on Jan 20, when this pagoda was under maintenance and repair, and there weren't many worshiping activities.

A beautiful temple with an amazing view ! You also have many small temples inside and even a cave to visit. To watch the sunset here, unforgettable memories.

A huge pagoda with many constructions inside. Beautiful and impressive. The landscape around is quite nice.

One of the most beautiful religious sites and pilgrimages in Chau Doc. The sanctuary is my favorite compared to commercial shrines in town which I would like not to mention. If you look forward to seeing a quiet, calm, and truly Vietnamese shrine, the Hang pagoda should be on your list. The location is perfect, on mountain side facing the wide delta with numerous rice paddies. The architecture is beautiful and the plants are lush and green

A beautiful temple complex om Sam Mountain. Must see if you are in the vicinity. The entrance is free. The visit is mostly along stairs - being on a mountain - but it's not a hard walk. Nice views of the surroundings.

This pagoda is a magnificent construction. You can see it in the middle of Sam mountain from the way back from Tri Tôn. There are many steps to walk to the main hall, reasonable design, good view around, peaceful and calm when you come here. Especially there is a temple in cave and Buddha statue on the cliff on top.

Very nice temple you can visit for free. Includes a huge area up the hill with many different buildings and even a tunnel system. Big and small prayer rooms, ponds, garden, statues. Also has 2 nice souvenir shops.

During our first visit to Vietnam, we had the incredible opportunity to visit the Lady Temple at Sam Mountain, and it truly was a unique experience. What made our visit even more special was that we arrived during one of their important celebrations — a vibrant gathering of locals and visitors alike coming to the monastery to make offerings and participate in traditional rituals. The atmosphere was lively and deeply spiritual, with many people paying their respects and celebrating together. We visited around April 5th or 6th, which coincides with an important date in the local calendar (possibly the Hùng Kings’ Festival or another regional observance). Witnessing the temple in this moment of communal devotion was unforgettable. The monastery itself is beautiful, serene, and rich in cultural significance. If you find yourself in the area, a visit to the Lady Temple on Sam Mountain is an absolute must — whether you come during a special occasion or just for a peaceful day of exploration.

Very famous temple and 1st time here, made a wish and hope that my dream come true. Will definitely come back again. SINCERELY PRAY & HOPE THAT MY PROBLEMS BEING SOLVED IMMEDIATLEY

It did not feel comfortable to go to praying because a lot of security guys are watching you. We spend time to explored outside the temple area. The temple is very pretty.

The temple is located at the base of Sam mountain and there are many tourist destinations nearby. This is a spiritual place and a sacred temple. There are several legends about the statue of the lady and about this temple that make this place become more and more famous. The temple's most important festival is held from 23rd to 26th of the fourth lunar month. Thousands of people from across the country gather to workship and celebrate. I came on a weekday, just a normal day but still very crowded and a bit difficult to find a parking lot.

Been to Sam Mountain five times now and I still love it. Great views, lots of temples, and a really calm vibe. I always pick up the holy bead bracelets here to bring back for friends — they make great souvenirs and are said to bring good luck.

This is considered a sacred pagoda, a destination for visitors, especially on the occasion of Lunar New Year. Update: came back after 5 yrs still a pleasant, value place to visit. No need to buy ticket. Came in weekday so was not crowded. Took approximately 6 hours driving by car from Ho Chi Minh City to here. Highly recommend to come with a trust local travel guide because local people do not speak English.

Calm place - not crowded at all - but maybe it will be at a different time.

Many people come to worship even not a special occasion. The area inside is quite small and narrow but the architecture is interesting and impressive.

Xian Temple, also known as Xian Chua Temple, is a Buddhist temple located at the junction, at the foot of Sam Mountain (now belonging to Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province). This temple was classified by the Ministry of Culture as a "national art and architecture monument" according to Decision No. 92 / VH.QD dated July 10, 1980; and officially recognized by Vietnam Record Book Center as "the temple with the architecture combining Indian art style and the first ancient architecture in Vietnam". Tay An Pagoda is located on a high, airy ground, in an area of ​​15,000 m2. Behind, there is Sam Mountain as the screen breaks out with a dark green color. The most impressive point of the pagoda is the main face with three ancient houses, which are round bulbous in shape, with colorful but harmonious colors. The temple is built in the style of "tam", with architecture combining Indian art style and ancient Vietnamese national architecture. The pagoda was built with durable materials such as bricks and tiles, cement. At the gate of the three gate is the statue of Quan Am Thi Kinh, inside the gate is a small pagoda yard with a high column of 16 m. The front of the pagoda, in the middle, is a two-storey Buddha worshiping tower. On the upper floor is a statue of Buddha standing in the middle of a high floor, especially in the middle of the front of the pagoda is a tower built in the style of Menara Azan of the mosques (Islam) with a round, high dome. This is probably the influence of the architectural styles of the Muslim villages (Islam), namely the holy mubarak, Chau Giang on the other side of the Hau River, not far from Xi'an pagoda. Four pillars on the lower floor are guarded by guardians, and on the front are two elephants: white and black. The main hall is a large row of houses, two-storey roofs, roofed with large tubes, wooden pillars, plugs, tile floors. The two sides are the gong floor and the quadrilateral drum floor, decorated on top of the statues of sacred animals (long, unicorn, qui, pho) very fine art. The great grand rose in the bell tower was created in the 32nd year of Tu Duc (1879). In the main hall there are about 150 [6] statues large and small: Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat, Bat set of vajra, Jade Emperor, Huynh Emperor, Shennong god, etc. elaborate and fine art, representing Vietnamese sculpture in the 19th century. In addition, the pagoda also has many galleries and couplets, vibrant colors. In 1847, the governor of An-Ha (An Giang and Ha Tien), Doan Uan (1795-1850), was happy to set up a great army to defeat the Siamese army, pacify Chan Lap and built a throne. pagoda with brick walls, green stone rolling background, tile roof; and named it Xi'an himself, which implies quietness in the West. In 1861, Venerable Hoang An (Nguyen Nhat Thua) restored the main hall and the post-ancestors. In 1958, Venerable Thich Buu Tho (1893–1972) mobilized to build three new ancient houses, the main and the main hall, so the pagoda has the appearance like today. The first abbot was Venerable Nguyen Van Giac (1788–1875), the legal name of Hai Tinh, who followed the Lam Te sect, so some people called Tay An pagoda the Lam Te pagoda.

Nice Vietnamese historical site

Ok

Pop sites in Chau Dic

Beautiful architecture. Integral part of much larger diverse temple complex at Nui Sam (mountain)

Dual complex with temple across the road. No photo allowed inside

2 ways to reach the summit, drive a vehicle or take a cable car. I'd prefer the first one. There are many beautiful pagodas on the way up to the mountain, you can drop by. This is the highest mountain in the Mekong Delta, a nice place for overview of the area and also a sacred place. The statue of Ba Chua Xu was found here and then was moved to the current temple.

Loved the cable car and the fact you get free lunch with your ticket. A few nice things to see. We liked the place. It was lovely.

Very beautiful Panorama

Peacefulness, tranquility and lovely landscape!

Good places to discover

Cooling and wind.

When in chao doc a must see.. great views of the delta. Didn't like the rubbish at the summit.

An eclectic mix of stalls with hairdressers, nail bars, tattoos, massages etc. scattered among the vegetables and t shirts. Jam packed with stalls, might be a problem if you're claustrophobic. Fun people watching and taking pictures, if you ask stall holders whether they mind first.

Good food. However if you can't eat fish sauce, you shouldn't try bún mắm or bún cá

Lots of goodies. Make sure you check a few stalls as prices vary.

It's a market.. It's a boreing market. Why you ask.. Unfortunately in Vietnam especially.. When you vist a market all the stalls are selling the same food products. I have seen this across my extensive trips around Vietnam... If you have one stall selling mango. I gaurantee you have 20 more stalls selling mangos. There is know variety here it's the same thing at each stall Which is disappointing.. And the vendors get very pissed if you do not buy from them... So yes it's a market. But it's a very boreing market after the first 5 minutes..

Lots of food to explore, especially “Mắm” 😜

Tourist-free local market. Colourful and very friendly vendors. Local prices too.

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We took the rickshaw ride and tour the busy streets of the town and along the riverside. This was our chance to explore the silk making artists. We wanted to focus on the people more than the product. Within humble homes or workshops, the silkworms—creatures as small as grains of rice—are nurtured with extraordinary care. Entire households are dedicated to their wellbeing, ensuring they are neither too warm nor too cold. These people possess an almost mystical knowledge of the silkworm's needs, knowing precisely when the time comes for the creatures to begin spinning their cocoons. Their patience is a virtue, for the silkworm is a delicate master of its art.

Very interesting more industrialised silk making factory. Beautiful garments. Just need a few bigger sizes in all their products that fit bigger folk. Very hot inside tho. Should have more fans for customers comfort esp fitting garments. Very interesting tour. Learnt lots.

Best customer service ever! The staffs are thoughtful and super friendly. Not only that, the products are 100% authentic and have a meaningful story behind. Wish I had more time here.

Love to go back this place. Knows how they made the silk and cheap to buy real silk.

Very interesting

Goods

(Translated by Google) My A silk factory in Tan Chau. Cool silk. There is a weaving workshop for visitors to visit (Original) Xưởng lụa Mỹ A ở Tân Châu. Chất lụa mát lạnh. Có xưởng dệt để khách tham quan

Tra Su Cajuput Forest is absolutely a must-visit destination. We booked our trip through our hotel in Chau Doc, which offered a convenient all-inclusive package including tickets and transportation. This was essential because the forest is quite remote—definitely not a place you want to navigate on your own. Our driver took us there, waited patiently during our visit, and brought us back to the hotel, making the whole experience stress-free and seamless. The entrance tickets were included in the package, so there were no hidden costs. The highlight of the visit is undoubtedly the boat ride through the serene waterways of the forest, which is part of the ticket price—no extra fees. The lush greenery, peaceful atmosphere, and unique landscape make Tra Su Cajuput Forest a truly mesmerizing and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended! PS: Do not forget your mosquito repellent.

Beautiful forest with many birds and plants. We bought a combo ticket for 230K that included entry, paddle boat and motor boat. I really enjoyed how peaceful the paddle boat was. The motor boat was a little disappointing - rushed straight through the forest without taking any time to appreciate it. Many other boats were stopped for a long time to get pictures but we just zoomed straight past. They drop you to another part of the forest to explore and then take you back which was nice though. The entry point we put into maps was Thốt Nốt Sữa (Trà Sư) which had free motorbike parking. Definitely recommend going early in the morning.

If you’re looking for a place that perfectly captures Vietnam’s diverse forests and stunning natural beauty, this spot is an absolute must-visit. The entrance ticket costs 120,000 VND, with optional rides that make the experience even more memorable: a motorboat ride for 70,000 VND (round trip) and a rowing boat for another 70,000 VND (round trip). I highly recommend trying both! The motorboat takes you deep into the heart of the forest, where you can admire the vast scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Then, switch to the rowing boat — it glides through narrow forest paths, offering a closer, more intimate view of the surroundings. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a few birds up close! 🐦 On top of that, don’t miss the observation tower — the ticket costs only 5,000 VND, and it’s absolutely worth it! From the top (about five to six stories high), you’ll get a panoramic view of the forest stretching endlessly beneath you — a breathtaking sight you shouldn’t miss. 🌳✨ And here’s a fun bonus: the pigeons here are surprisingly friendly! You can buy a small pack of dried seeds for just 10,000 VND to feed them — some will even perch on your arms to grab a snack. It’s such a wholesome experience, and if you’re curious, check out my video below for a better look at the moment! 🎥✨ The staff here are super friendly, too. You’ll also find a few small souvenir stalls selling charming keepsakes like keychains, traditional Vietnamese costumes, and other handmade items — all at very affordable prices. I even got myself a mini coconut-leaf fan for just 40,000 VND

Visiting Tra Su Cajuput Forest in An Giang was an unforgettable experience that brought you closer to the peaceful beauty of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. This ecotourism destination is a perfect escape from the busy city life, offering a refreshing connection with nature and wildlife. You will floated through the green canals on a small boat, you was surrounded by a stunning carpet of water lilies and duckweed, with tall cajuput trees forming a natural canopy overhead. The sound of birds and the cool breeze made the journey feel magical. It was fascinating to see so many species of birds and other animals living freely in this natural sanctuary. It was especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset when the soft golden light reflected on the water.

Took the sampan ride. Very relaxing. Back to nature. Huge lotus plants. Don't follow to close the boat in front of you then you can't take nice photos.

Tra Su melaleuca forest is one of the most attractive place to travel at An Giang, suitable for half day trip! Noted that - no private way for wheel chair

It was a life-time memory for me, I have never seen that many birds and flowers before. It is definitely worthy to become one of the significant specialties in Vietnam.

It's quite normal in comparison with other cathedrals of Vietnam.

Beautiful and big church.

Long Xuyen is a beautiful city with a lot of cultures

Ok

Big church and friendly service

Still under construction 24/11/19

Historical places right in central of town

(Translated by Google) Tasty (Original) Ngon

A decrepit colonial building serves as a museum. The museum itself could benefit from a good cleanup. Still, it remains a charming place with a small collection of Oc-Eo artefacts and a focus on Nguyen Trung Truc against the French in the 19th century and the Vietnamese soldiers during the American war. There is the skeleton of a whale in a shed on the compound. Free entrance.

Nice place to visit when you come to Rach Gia city, Kien Giang province

Free entry - small Museum

The building itself is amazing, but the things displayed inside disappointed me as the content and journey was about the war more than the culture development/changing in the area. I was there in early morning, and noone was there except for the security guy.

nice small-town museum in the beautiful building, worth to see to use the spare time in Rach Gia between transfers

Friendly staff, if you speak Vietnamese (one staff member also speaks some Khmer). Exhibit placards only in Vietnamese with overwhelming focus on revolutionary history and a small (very small) nod towards the existence of Khmer and Chinese communities in Kien Giang. Some small items of Oc Eo pottery. Exterior of building itself is very attractive.

A nice little museum with sine great displays. It only takes 30mins to view it all.

Good !

They just need money, bad service!

Ok

Ok good

Good!

Pretty place.

Ok

That boats here are actually on time and tbh that's all you really need for transport stuff like this. There's no covered/inside sitting area so you best hope the weather/Sun position is fortuitous. The food here is alright. Most people avoid them and just get something on the way, for good reason. The officiers here are decent poor at getting people in orderly lines but tbh Viet's don't understand single file, so I can't blame them too much.

Ferry station for go to islands in the west Vietnam sea. All staff and officer are very friendly here.

Beautiful island, in here you don’t need to care about the rental bikes. There are always many people who do have this service at the habour, but you should be becareful about your helmets cause bike can not be stolen here but helmets. There are many seafood restaurant near the the habour so you can freely pick one. Hotel and Homestay are not too many here, just have several choices. The beach have many traveller when I come, it’s not a really good place for ppl who want to explore the nature. You guy can ask the person who work for the restaurant, hotel reception about the diving tour to see the coral.

This is the biggest port in Kien Giang province where you can go to Phu Quoc island, Nam Du island and Hon Son island

Late departure meant an extra 20+ minutes waiting in the hot crowd of people at the gate followed by a disorganized shoving crush to have tickets checked and get on. There's no real space for luggage storage so people cram it in the walkways as they can. Main compartment hot, smelly and stuffy. Very bad turbulence on the way had a lot of people throwing up (the staff went down the aisle handing out barf bags at the start of the trip so I suspect this is pretty common). The snack bar just has a small and poor selection of soda and other canned beverages. Toilets dump directly into the ocean. Overall, one of the worst transit experiences I've had in the world.

You can buy tickets to Phu Quoc island here either with Phu Quoc Express or Superdong. We bought tickets online and the friendly lady working told us which pier to go to. Would have loved more fan or a/c in the waiting room though. The boat leaves on time and the journey will take around 2.5 hours. Ours was really crowded and noisy.

My first experience, and I like it so far, though is the first day of lunar new year.. Going to Phu Quoc.

The home (1895) of Huynh Thuy Le who inspired the best selling Marguerite Duras novel The Lover faces the Mekong in Sa Dec, Vietnam. The interior features intricate woodwork and mother of pearl inlays. The "Lovers House" has a large cult following stemming from the 1992 soft porn movie starring Jane March.

Historical place, signature for French Colonial in the Mekong Delta. Problem is not much artifact is exhibited here, also not boat dock that was shown in the famous film l'amant. Tour giude is very warmly that is good point there.

Very good experience. Guide watch the movie 2 times. She has two children 😳

Couldn’t resist and not visit this place if you’re in Sa Dec, the famous movie The Lover. It might have seen better days, but still a good place to put in some time and explore the place for an hour. Had a Viet tour guide that really explain this house in depth and what happened to the occupants

visit this place on a sunday morning. recommend you to contact the host before coming so that they can be prepared for your best experience. if you come in small group and didnt place a reservation, may have to overheard a bigger group because we did the same. 40k/pax including a tour guide, lotus tea and candied ginger. around 9:30am to 3pm is peak hours may need a little wait. the house is known for its unique mixture of viet, french and chinese architecture but mainly thru the movie 'the lover'. besides things related to the movie, tourist will see a view of the chinese-vietnamese culture here. also the vọng cổ performance 🙌🏼 we were really lucky to have a chat with chú xưởng, he was so welcoming and support us. cảm ơn chú! fyi: they do accept booking for staying in their 2 bedrooms for 500k/night. for more info, pls contact the management board.

This place is just a tourist scam. I don't understand how people wrote good comments about this "place". At the entrance you pay 40,000 dong. Yes, you heard right. I have never paid such an amount to enter a small museum, but I agreed. It's a very (very) small house, I will say not much to see, only one floor. After 30 seconds, I realized there was nothing more to see. I turned to one of the workers there, and said to him: That's it ? is this the house Two and a half rooms ?! He obviously didn't like the question and made an annoyed face at me. Save your money and time, simply a waste of time. This is the kind of place where entry should be free ! 40,000vnd ?? Lol a total SCAM. One minute tour, 3 photos, and you're done there...

The house, a French colonial villa overlooking the Mekong River, embodies the complex intersections of wealth, culture, and colonial history. Duras described it as a space of both beauty and hardship. It was here that her family struggled with poverty and isolation after the death of her father, while her mother invested their meager savings in an ill-fated land reclamation project. Duras's reflections on the house often reveal the deep emotional imprints of her upbringing. She portrayed it as a place of contradictions: a symbol of fading colonial grandeur yet marked by decay, loss, and the weight of her family's struggles. It was also in Sa Đéc that Duras had her controversial and defining relationship with a wealthy Chinese lover, a narrative central to The Lover. Today, the house has been preserved as a museum, allowing visitors to step into the world that shaped Duras's literary voice. It offers a poignant insight into the life of a young girl navigating love, identity, and colonial complexities, making it a compelling site for fans of her work and history enthusiasts alike.

Our first stop was at the market in Sa Dec. If Marco Polo would have known it, or at least something like it. He would have wandered between the stalls, where the air was thick with spices, the sharp tang of fish, and the earthy aroma of fresh-cut herbs. Here, trade was not just barter; it was life. The vendors called out, their voices loud and rough, bargaining with the ease of centuries. Stacks of bananas leaned precariously next to pyramids of dragon fruit. Buckets of writhing eels shimmered in the sunlight. Poultry, bound but alive, clucked faintly in resignation. Marco would have marveled at the silk scarves dyed in vibrant hues, the silver trinkets worked by careful hands, the sacks of rice that seemed endless. He might have paused at the noodle stand, watching the vendor deftly toss ingredients into boiling broth, the scent rising like a promise. It wasn’t a place to linger, but to move, to absorb. He’d have seen the faces—lines carved deep from sun and struggle—and wondered at their stories. Sa Dec wasn’t just a market; it was the pulse of the river, the heartbeat of the people. Marco would have recognized it, not as foreign, but as something familiar in its vitality. It was trade, adventure, survival. It was the world he sought.

The Sa Dec City Agricultural Market at Sa Dec in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam is always bustling with activity.

Really good but really confronting - there were one or 2 things that nearly turned me vegetarian and i cant post those pics - (RSPCA ppl would go mental!)

One of my favorite places during a visit to Vietnam. Electric, alive, beautiful produce, fish, meats, etc. Lovely people, great food, a wonderful experience.

Everything is overpriced. This is how Saigon was back in the days. The overpriced is now passed to the smaller town

Great place - lots of fresh produce & prices are also excellent

You can buy a lot of vegetables, fruits and foods, some flowers. This place has a parking lot.

Binh Thuy Ancient House is a charming example of French colonial architecture, making it a worthwhile visit if you’re interested in historical homes and design. We stopped by during some free time between other sightseeing spots. While it’s not a top priority compared to other attractions, it’s still a pleasant place to explore, especially if you want to relax in the garden and take in the ambiance. One downside is the lack of English information or explanations on-site, so you’ll either need to do some research beforehand or consider joining a guided tour to fully appreciate the history and significance of the house.

Not really worth a visit. An old house, not a museum. A few tables and chairs and some photos of the family. No English language descriptions to help you understand what you’re looking at. Owner collected the money but offered no information. Next door is a painter selling his work. Lowest prices seem to be US$50 for the small paintings. Don’t think he sells many.

Nice place to see local house and culture. Entry 30k VND, I think it's possible to pay by card. Owner was nice despite what I red in the comments. Pay attention to opening hours, since they close during lunch time.

A beautiful ancient house, built in 1870, combined French-Chinese-Vietnam architecture. Some Vietnam films and The Lover by French director Jean-Jacques Annaud were filmed here.

If you have time to spare We went with a guide that could explain a bit more around the area, history and the overall building and family. Interesting, but unless we had it as a part of our pre-planned tour, I would not bother to visit. Unfortunately. Nothing wrong, just nothing too particular.

Interesting house with cultural significance. It’s free to look around and doesn’t forget to take your shoes off!

We only stayed for about 10 mins. In all honesty we found it quite boring and thought there would be more to it. Don’t feel like you will be missing out if you don’t go it’s not very memorable compared to other attractions.

There was nothing of a floating market. NOTHING, nothing nothing. What a pity! We’re there at 4:30 am to 7 am and there was NOTHING. Some very busy lady wanted to sell tickets … for what? Apparently, previous to the pandemic, there was a big floating market.

Doesn’t exist no more due to Covid but it’s definitely worth going on a tour through the delta BUT: if you book a tour make it more than clear that you don’t travel around the world for souvenir shops and that you want to see the river and channels, nothing more. In the Cai Be zone, we got showed candy manufactures and other stuff what basically serves to navigate you through products. They insist for tips even though you didn’t ask nor booked for a souvenir shop tour. The river, channels and the local market where the floating market used to be are worth a visit.

So amazing loved every minute of this fascinating culture experience the boats the house boats the hammocks swinging on the Mekong delta river near Cambodia the village markets the temples being welcomed into there village and homes cooking with them loved it

Less popular than it used to be. Still interesting in seeing how local people trade. This way of life is disappearing. Another place in time. Can imagine 100s traders now only a few still follow the tradition.

Our day tour activity at Mekong Delta which takes about 2 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City, we boarded a motor boat 🚤cruised along the Mekong River and the vast network of canals to enjoy the wonderful view and Cai Be Floating Market. Unfortunately, most of the business was closed due to the rain, we couldn't get any tropical fruits 🍌🍉🍍there, this is the reason I have to plan a return trip.....✌🏻Enjoyed a break for coconut water, fresh fruitsssss (jackfruit and dragon fruit😋)of Delta with Vietnamese traditional music performance🎶 in the fruit garden. Here landed an Island for the cottage industry: coconut factory🍬, honey🍯tea garden, rice paper workshop, pop rice workshop, handicraft workshop. Riverside lunch including rice paper roll🌯, a special 🐠elephant fish, chicken, vegetables soup .... yummy yum yum!!! Cycling around the village to end this fantastic tour🚲. 🚩 Group size: 9ppl with tour guide + driver Pick up: 7:30-8am@my hotel Drop off: 5:30-6pm@my hotel

Nothing much special to see if you are from Asia. The floating market is merely boats selling food stuff and fruits to tourists. The journey is too far from HCM city and not worth the time. Spent at least two hours plus on road to reach Mekong river.

Cai Be Floating Market is situated in the area where the Tien River meets the 3 provinces, Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre. From Ho Chi Minh City, it will take you roughly 2 hours to travel by car to the wharf, followed by a one-hour boat ride. There are quite a few things you should keep in mind before visiting Cai Be Floating Market: - The boat rides will be somewhat rough and shaky, especially the traditional ones. Make sure you’re not a seasick type. - Put on enough sunscreens and insect repellant. Dress properly with light clothes, as it might get a bit cold early in the morning, and then very hot after 9 am. Bring along a hat. - Double check the price and stopping points before you hop on any boat. Don’t forget to take photos of a huge Catholic cathedral on the riverside, which will look best on photos taken from afar.

There was nothing of a floating market. NOTHING, nothing nothing. What a pity! We’re there at 4:30 am to 7 am and there was NOTHING. Some very busy lady wanted to sell tickets … for what? Apparently, previous to the pandemic, there was a big floating market.

Doesn’t exist no more due to Covid but it’s definitely worth going on a tour through the delta BUT: if you book a tour make it more than clear that you don’t travel around the world for souvenir shops and that you want to see the river and channels, nothing more. In the Cai Be zone, we got showed candy manufactures and other stuff what basically serves to navigate you through products. They insist for tips even though you didn’t ask nor booked for a souvenir shop tour. The river, channels and the local market where the floating market used to be are worth a visit.

So amazing loved every minute of this fascinating culture experience the boats the house boats the hammocks swinging on the Mekong delta river near Cambodia the village markets the temples being welcomed into there village and homes cooking with them loved it

Less popular than it used to be. Still interesting in seeing how local people trade. This way of life is disappearing. Another place in time. Can imagine 100s traders now only a few still follow the tradition.

Our day tour activity at Mekong Delta which takes about 2 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City, we boarded a motor boat 🚤cruised along the Mekong River and the vast network of canals to enjoy the wonderful view and Cai Be Floating Market. Unfortunately, most of the business was closed due to the rain, we couldn't get any tropical fruits 🍌🍉🍍there, this is the reason I have to plan a return trip.....✌🏻Enjoyed a break for coconut water, fresh fruitsssss (jackfruit and dragon fruit😋)of Delta with Vietnamese traditional music performance🎶 in the fruit garden. Here landed an Island for the cottage industry: coconut factory🍬, honey🍯tea garden, rice paper workshop, pop rice workshop, handicraft workshop. Riverside lunch including rice paper roll🌯, a special 🐠elephant fish, chicken, vegetables soup .... yummy yum yum!!! Cycling around the village to end this fantastic tour🚲. 🚩 Group size: 9ppl with tour guide + driver Pick up: 7:30-8am@my hotel Drop off: 5:30-6pm@my hotel

Nothing much special to see if you are from Asia. The floating market is merely boats selling food stuff and fruits to tourists. The journey is too far from HCM city and not worth the time. Spent at least two hours plus on road to reach Mekong river.

Cai Be Floating Market is situated in the area where the Tien River meets the 3 provinces, Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre. From Ho Chi Minh City, it will take you roughly 2 hours to travel by car to the wharf, followed by a one-hour boat ride. There are quite a few things you should keep in mind before visiting Cai Be Floating Market: - The boat rides will be somewhat rough and shaky, especially the traditional ones. Make sure you’re not a seasick type. - Put on enough sunscreens and insect repellant. Dress properly with light clothes, as it might get a bit cold early in the morning, and then very hot after 9 am. Bring along a hat. - Double check the price and stopping points before you hop on any boat. Don’t forget to take photos of a huge Catholic cathedral on the riverside, which will look best on photos taken from afar.

Our group had the most amazing stay at the Cai Be Mekong Rustic honestly! The accommodation is extremely clean and cozy and convenient with the en-suite bathroom. The family was extremely friendly and accommodating (especially Win! Such a cute, fun kid!) and all the food we ate was so delicious! The property is beautiful and in such a great location. Loved how isolated it is. We had the greatest time with Nhi, she is a fantastic guide and the sweetest person. We loved everything we did (boat tour, fishing, sampam boat, rice factory, local gardens, biking around) and she spoke great English so it made it super easy! There was also a ton of great communication with Hannah through email leading up to the trip and setting up the two day tour with Nhi and getting everything planned before (including transportation to and from HCMC) so we didn’t have to worry about anything for the entire stay! Highly, highly recommend!!

Wonderful people, very welcoming. They offer great activities, free bikes and amazing food. I totally love this place and the nice family living there. They are really good hosts and great cooks. The rooms are cozy and the beds are really comfortable. They have big mosquito nets to guarantee a good sleep, but better bring some earplugs, as the birds, crickets and frogs as well as their chickens can sometimes produce some noise. But this also creates a great atmosphere and a perfect jungle feeling. I recommend to book one of the tours (look in the website), I joined a group and went fishing and it was an amazing experience. The family doesn't speak English but still conversation is always possible somehow. Also a tour guide comes to the Mekong Rustic every day and can help you whenever you have questions. It was absolutely worth the stay, even after 4 days I didn't get bored and it was a great adventure for me to see the local culture. Thanks for having me!

We stayed here for one night. The staff were so helpful and friendly and the accommodation is very nice and has everything you will need. There are lots of activities in this area and we enjoyed how rural it was. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean and well-kept. We enjoyed sitting out on our porch at night and listening to the jungle sounds. We also rented bikes and rode all over the island. Had all our meals at the Mekong Rustic. The food was delicious and In large quantities! Sure, we had a few mosquitoes in our room, but it wasn't that much of a problem as we had a mosquito net.

Our one night stay at Mekong Rustic Cái Bè was the highlight of our trip to the provinces in the Mekong River Delta. Our guide, cô Nhi, followed us for the entire trip and she was one of the best guides I've ever seen. My 2 teenage kids really enjoy biking around the local fruit farms and catching their own fish for dinner.

I absolutely loved this place. The gardens and location are so beautiful. The family who runs this place is so sweet and welcoming and we're more than happy to show us around. The cabin we stayed in had a comfortable bed and I was surprised that there weren't many mosquitos. They also had consistent and good WiFi. I definitely would recommend this place if you're staying in the mee Kong area.

The family home on Tân Phong island is a real homestay. It's not a hotel or a guesthouse, we ate with the family and slept in a room inside their house. The dinners were superb. All members of the family, the dad Chú, the mum Cô and the son and daughter Duy and My were gentle, real people. It's so pleasant to take a break from the tourism industry shysters with some human beings. We had a lot of fun using bikes to ride around the island, and we met a local man who let us use his boat on the river. In Cái Bè town we found an old French administration building. We had no idea it was there from any guidebook, it's just something you'll have to discover for yourself. You'll find it if you take the road that runs north-south parallel to Caí Bè town's west bank ;)

Our group had the most amazing stay at the Cai Be Mekong Rustic honestly! The accommodation is extremely clean and cozy and convenient with the en-suite bathroom. The family was extremely friendly and accommodating (especially Win! Such a cute, fun kid!) and all the food we ate was so delicious! The property is beautiful and in such a great location. Loved how isolated it is. We had the greatest time with Nhi, she is a fantastic guide and the sweetest person. We loved everything we did (boat tour, fishing, sampam boat, rice factory, local gardens, biking around) and she spoke great English so it made it super easy! There was also a ton of great communication with Hannah through email leading up to the trip and setting up the two day tour with Nhi and getting everything planned before (including transportation to and from HCMC) so we didn’t have to worry about anything for the entire stay! Highly, highly recommend!!

Wonderful people, very welcoming. They offer great activities, free bikes and amazing food. I totally love this place and the nice family living there. They are really good hosts and great cooks. The rooms are cozy and the beds are really comfortable. They have big mosquito nets to guarantee a good sleep, but better bring some earplugs, as the birds, crickets and frogs as well as their chickens can sometimes produce some noise. But this also creates a great atmosphere and a perfect jungle feeling. I recommend to book one of the tours (look in the website), I joined a group and went fishing and it was an amazing experience. The family doesn't speak English but still conversation is always possible somehow. Also a tour guide comes to the Mekong Rustic every day and can help you whenever you have questions. It was absolutely worth the stay, even after 4 days I didn't get bored and it was a great adventure for me to see the local culture. Thanks for having me!

We stayed here for one night. The staff were so helpful and friendly and the accommodation is very nice and has everything you will need. There are lots of activities in this area and we enjoyed how rural it was. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean and well-kept. We enjoyed sitting out on our porch at night and listening to the jungle sounds. We also rented bikes and rode all over the island. Had all our meals at the Mekong Rustic. The food was delicious and In large quantities! Sure, we had a few mosquitoes in our room, but it wasn't that much of a problem as we had a mosquito net.

Our one night stay at Mekong Rustic Cái Bè was the highlight of our trip to the provinces in the Mekong River Delta. Our guide, cô Nhi, followed us for the entire trip and she was one of the best guides I've ever seen. My 2 teenage kids really enjoy biking around the local fruit farms and catching their own fish for dinner.

I absolutely loved this place. The gardens and location are so beautiful. The family who runs this place is so sweet and welcoming and we're more than happy to show us around. The cabin we stayed in had a comfortable bed and I was surprised that there weren't many mosquitos. They also had consistent and good WiFi. I definitely would recommend this place if you're staying in the mee Kong area.

The family home on Tân Phong island is a real homestay. It's not a hotel or a guesthouse, we ate with the family and slept in a room inside their house. The dinners were superb. All members of the family, the dad Chú, the mum Cô and the son and daughter Duy and My were gentle, real people. It's so pleasant to take a break from the tourism industry shysters with some human beings. We had a lot of fun using bikes to ride around the island, and we met a local man who let us use his boat on the river. In Cái Bè town we found an old French administration building. We had no idea it was there from any guidebook, it's just something you'll have to discover for yourself. You'll find it if you take the road that runs north-south parallel to Caí Bè town's west bank ;)

This cocoa garden is doing a great job in tourism. The owner speaks English, so he can introduce his products and explain how he grows cocoa trees. I really enjoyed my time here—walking around the garden, listening to his story, and learning how cocoa is made. They also offer cocoa-based alcohol, which is quite interesting to try.

A peaceful and authentic place to visit in Can Tho. The garden is green and relaxing, and the owner explains the cacao-growing and chocolate-making process in a friendly and easy-to-understand way. You can taste pure cacao, chocolate, cacao wine and tea. all handmade and very unique. It’s simple, local and not touristy, which makes the experience even more special. Highly recommended if you love nature, chocolate and local culture.

What a great experience! We just showed up without a tour guide and the owner of the farm took us through each step of the chocolate making process and explained the history of the farm. We got to taste the chocolate at the end, which was amazing.

(July 2023) We visited back in July and we probably paid around 70-80k VND per person. I don’t understand how others can say the money isn’t worth it tbh, it was one of my favourite experiences in Vietnam, mostly because Mr. Bean himself was so well-informed and passionate about his craft and things he has achieved. We later realised he was one of “the few” people in Vietnam who spoke English well 🙃 We got to see different stages of cocoa beans and cocoa making process, we could stroll around the farm and afterwards we got to taste homemade chocolate and cocoa drinks as well (my personal favourite was the hot cocoa). We also tried an “experimental” cider made from cocoa beans which tasted great, we regretted not having more cash with us as we definitely would have bought some products to support the cocoa farm 💕

The owner gave us a tour. He was really enthusiastic to present us the way he makes chocolate by hand. One tip: don't come with a guide, just drive and show up there, the owner is very friendly and will give you a tour with a smile :)

Very nice, small-scale organic cacao farm. The owner speaks good English. You can take a walk through the cacao trees and after that he can show you the full process of how he makes chocolate from cacao beans. We also got to taste the products from every stage. Very interesting and delicious! Warmly recommended. It's possible to buy chocolate and other cacao products directly from the farm. You can contact the owner by Messenger.

Thank you Mr Bean! His farm is truely special. He can give an English spoken tour explaining the process of hand harvesting + preparing the cacao beans. For permiculture lovers this is a must visit! Or if you love cacao nibs ;)

We had a very good lunch with lots of different dishes. The owners were very friendly and they gave us some bikes to take a bike tour in the area around. The place is very beautiful, quiet and peaceful!!

Wonderfull location, Wonderfull food,very friendly staff.great opportunities for day tours. Don't miss out this Lodge! Thanks HUE for lovely stay!!

This is a lovely ecolodge in the Mekong Delta. The garden is gorgeous and the staff exceedingly friendly. The food we received was delicious and excellent for our vegan diets, more so than even our hotel in Saigon. But a word of caution if you’re trying to decide whether to make the trip here: it’s rustic. We spent one night here and definitely felt in touch with nature. It’s charming for a short period of time if you’re used to the city, but don’t expect a luxury tourist experience. There is minimal privacy because the rooms are open air (luckily we were the only ones here at the time, you can see into other guest’s rooms). There is an AC unit, but obviously the open windows thing hinders its effectiveness (it was, however, pleasant when we visited in October). The bathroom is also outdoors and there are lots of critters around. And somehow on this isolated island the neighbors were doing karaoke all day—didn’t expect that one. I don’t say these things to say you shouldn’t visit, just to prepare yourself for what the experience will be like. We overall enjoyed our stay.

After a beautiful cycling tour around the island we came here to enjoy the hospitability and the delicious food which was offered to us. Although the size of the meal was way too generous for two people, we had a wonderful time and will return home with a smile and lovely memories.

We had a great time in Mekong Ecolodge. We stayed here for two night . There were bicycle tours around the island with the visit of several local houses and cooking class of traditional food, we went also bicycling in Cai Be and visit the ancient house and floating market. It is a very peaceful, friendly and romantic place where you have time to relax and explore the surroundings, enjoy tropical fruit, experience local lifestyle.

Mekong Ecolodge is located on a separate island in Mekong delta with stunning view to the great river and thousands of flowers surrounding. The complex focuses on sustainable tourism and environment concerns. They also help local people on this island by bringing extra income to families and not to mention Vietnamese Delicious prepared by lovely Mekong delta people with affordable price. I still remembered I paid 50 $ for two of us and received 1 bungalow with a double bedroom plus air-condition surrounded by flowers and others fruit trees, two meals and free bycicle

This is a great place to relax! The food is great and the staff are lovely. They do a cooking course and have bikes and the river is right next to it. Amazing! They put up mosquito nets and you can visit a floating market nearby.

Once you can visit, nothing much to admire except the statues! May be worth to visit one Pagoda when you are in Mekong and this is the oldest.. But for a foreigner since there is no translations in English we won't understand anything.

Nice place to visit if you're in the area.

It was nice to see.

Ok

Ok

Chua Quang Duc is one of many small pagodas within Can Tho city. It is unassuming from the outside, but is quite interesting once you enter the complex and building. However, it is not much different from all the other pagodas, with similar statues, decorated prayer altars and artworks. The courtyard has a lovely Quang Yin statue and altar along with a white marble Laughing Buddha all on display. If you're in the area and looking at visiting a pagoda without going outside of Can Tho city, this is a typical example of one and is mildly interesting, but there are better ones around.

(Translated by Google) A place my family often visits. The temple is very spacious and beautiful. (Original) Địa điểm mà gia đình tôi thường xuyên lui tới. Chùa rất rộng rãi và đẹp.

Easy to get around To attract more tourists, more translations would help. People like to read history

NOT A MUSEUM!!! The word "museum" is completely misleading in this case. It is basically just a coffee shop with a private collection on the second floor, owned by an individual. You must contact the owner before visiting, and the entrance fee is 90,000 VND. Not worth a visit. Do not be fooled by the 5-star reviews—people were reportedly asked to leave a 5-star rating in exchange for free entrance. A WASTE OF TIME.

Fun visit to Tarot Museum. So much to see and take in during our tour of several floors. Quite a collection!

Just many tarot cards, literature and accessories collected and…shown, not displayed is someone’s house. We visited around 1 PM and found someone sleeping on the floor at the first level……..

It is an absolute delight to listen to the owner of the museum, who personally does a very informative tour of the whole place. You can clearly see that he is passionate about what he is talking about. The collection of Tarot cards (as well as other cards, stones, and even amulets) is astonishing and ever-growing. This is truly a hidden gem of Can Tho.

Great if your vaguely interested in Tarot. Many cards, pictures, book from many countries. Lot of stones for the stoned enthusiast (lapidary). Tea & coffee available

Note that the photo from Trip Advisor does not match the front of this museum. I tried to contact someone via the website months in advance and received no reply. Showed up on a Thursday at 1 PM and paid entry fee (after having to get attendant's attention who was busy texting / playing games on his phone), took off shoes and ascended stairs. Displays full of items but unmarked. Skipped the recorded commentary based on poor reviews. Wifii not working. Air was stuffy--ceiling fans were turned off for some reason. Not sure if the cafe was running--no evidence of food/drink service for visitors and none offered. Disappointed that the lithotherapy objects were removed from the collection. As a Viet Kieu who is an avid tarot person, I found myself a bit let down. Three stars for a cool collection of items that photographed well but it all felt a bit neglected and randomly displayed--bummed that they did not offer Vietnamese tarot decks for sale.

Thank you for your time today Sone. Very much loved to learn a little bit about your studies and life in Can Tho ❤️🇻🇳

Beautiful Khmer Theravada Buddhist pagoda in downtown Can Tho. Its full name is Wat Munirangsyaram which means “the shining gemstone temple”

Unfortunately a bit noisy Bit though to rate a Pagoda not top, but although it has the essence, it's unfortunately lacking some tranquility, but I guess those are the terms in such cities. It's small and an easy visit, so if in the area, by all means drop by.

A very Beautiful Khmer Buddhist pagoda in Cantho city. No admission fee.

No ticket required

Khmer krom holiday

It is a buddisth tempel for the khmer community of CanTho. Peace- and colorful, more friendly than the buddisth temple for chinese or vietnamese people.

I enjoyed learning more about Vietnamese rich culture and history, and specifically that of the city of Can Tho and the area. Majority of artifacts and photographs were labeled in both Vietnamese and English, and I had no problem strolling from exhibit to exhibit without a guide.

It is a nicely maintained museum with lots of things to observe . You can easily spend 1-2 hours here. Entrance is absolutely free. We should visit this historical place and know about the rich Vietnamese culture . It is in the city centre and easily accessible.

It's a free museum so can't expect much. It's not got English translations so you'll need Google to change it all. Some nice displays and a nice building.

An excellent repository of Vietnamese history and culture, a must visit.

Visiting the Can Tho Museum was an enlightening experience. The only negative is the almost complete lack of signs and labelling in English

It's free but really interesting

The museum seemed small and not really designed for non-Vietnamese. Most exhibits had polished metal signs that explained the exhibits which made Google Translate hard to read.

This Chinese temple is over 100 years. Architecture is quite impressive.

Chinese temple with unique style and very well preserved. Highly recommend to buy the spiral incense for good luck. When donate, remember to PRESS THE BUTTON for credit

The shrine is called “Guang Zhao Assembly Hall” built in the late 1800’s by Cantonese immigrants from mainly Guang Zhou and Zhao Qing cities, Guang Dong, China. The shrine is dedicated to Taoist polytheism which Mazu, Jade emperor, and Guan Yu are three of them. The building is petite but nicely decorated with carved details taken from Chinese mythology (e.g., eight immortals crossing the sea). The shrine is extremely busy on full moon festivals and new year days.

A beautiful little temple on the Mekong.

A Chinese-style temple with intricate architecture and vibrant decorations. It’s an important spiritual site for the Chinese-Vietnamese community in the region.

Visiting this temple gave me the opportunity to learn and understand more about the history and religion, plus the traditions of this rich country . Will surly come back next year to pay my respect.

This is a signature tousrist attraction in Cantho, it placed in center of Cantho city and oppsite the Ninh Kieu wharf. This a Chinse style temple with many details reminded us about Chinese culture but still have something of Vietnamese. It should on your must visit places list when you come to visit this city.

(Translated by Google) Lots of fresh things for sale, but be aware that they try to scam foreigners a bit. Buy where the price is stated and you think is reasonable. (Original) Heel veel verse dingen te koop, let wel op dat ze buitenlanders beetje willen oplichten. Koop daar waar er prijs op staat en je redelijk vindt.

(Translated by Google) Saturday week 1 and week 3 of the month has traditional musical instruments, very nostalgic. (Original) T7 tuần 1 và tuần 3 trong tháng có đàn ca nhạc cụ truyền thống thật hoài niệm.

Pretty small night market with one small street for food and one small street for clothing / random stuff. Had a fun time trying out different food stalls over two nights, many of which are doused in way much sauces. Personally quite enjoyed the sticky rice with chicken (xoi ga) and the grilled sausages stall shown in my pics. The "Vietnamese tacos" (bánh tráng nướng) was also interesting but it's basically grilled rice paper with random fillings. The Vietnamese rice paper"salad" (Bánh Tráng Trộn), comprising of shredded rice paper strips tossed with mango, random leaves and sauces , was refreshing and something new to me.

Bến Ninh Kiều is the vibrant, beating heart of beautiful Cần Thơ. It's a melting pot of tourists from every parts of the world and locals like our family. You can practically find any kind of foods you're craving for from casual Mexican foods to the fine dining of French cuisine, and of course all the local favorite dishes. Our family like to take a stroll along the river walk and snack along the way. Be sure to take some pictures at night on the Lover's Bridge and try out some of the awesome restaurants on the otherside.

My evening spent at Chợ đêm Ninh Kiều, the night market in Ninh Kiều, was a delightful experience filled with vibrant sights, tempting aromas, and lively energy. As I strolled through the bustling market, I was immediately captivated by the colorful array of stalls selling everything from local handicrafts and souvenirs to street food delicacies. The market was a feast for the senses, with the tantalizing scent of grilled meats, aromatic spices, and freshly cooked seafood wafting through the air. I couldn't resist sampling a variety of street food delights, from crispy banh mi sandwiches and savory pho noodle soup to succulent grilled skewers and sweet treats like coconut pancakes. The atmosphere was electric, with live music performances adding to the festive ambiance. I found myself immersed in the lively energy of the crowd, browsing through the stalls, sampling different foods, and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Throughout my time at Chợ đêm Ninh Kiều, I was struck by the warmth and friendliness of the local vendors, who greeted me with genuine smiles and hospitality. Whether I was bargaining for souvenirs or asking about the ingredients in a particular dish, they were always eager to engage in conversation and share their culture with me. In conclusion, my experience at Chợ đêm Ninh Kiều was truly memorable. It's a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and culinary delights of the Mekong Delta region. From the bustling atmosphere to the delicious street food, every moment spent at the night market was a true delight.

After dinner we walked through this night market. Exciting atmosphere and enjoyable experience. Roads blocked off to traffic.

Very touristy. Most prices are inflated for tourists. That said, there are a lot of locals, but the locals mostly pull up on motorbikes. It is a nice area to walk around at night to look at stuff, but I wasn't impressed with the food. I did like the 'vietnamese pizza' which is grilled rice paper with a bunch of stuff (including a bit of meat and a quail egg- so not vegetarian) squirted with mayo and "hot sauce" (not hot at all, I promise) and folded over like a taco. 10,000. The sweet potato fries were good. 15,000, and he has a menu in English.

The night market is smaller than I expected but the food here is awesome and I found some food that were new to me. My favourite is the Vietnamese pizza which is made with Vietnamese rice paper, very crispy outside and packed with savoury ingredients inside. Do ask for the price first before ordering as it is often not shown at the store.

Lovely night market that’s not insanely crowded! Very chill and relaxed place - I would highly recommend taking an evening/ night time stroll here just to soak in the atmosphere even if you are not hungry!