Xiem Can Pagoda is situated 7 kilometers to the south of Bac Lieu town, on the same road that leads to the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary. This most beautiful pagoda is also considered the largest in the region. The pagoda was constructed in 19th century with a very special architecture style. Tourists in Vietnam travel can see the similarities between the…

Minh Pagoda is located at Ward 3, Bac Lieu town, Bac Lieu province. The pagoda was established by a group of people called Minh Huong led by Tran Thiet Thuan, the headman of Vinh Huong village. The construction started from 1890 and completed in 1923. The pagoda features the Chinese palatial architecture style of the pre-Minh dynasty.…

Vinh Hung tower is located in Vinh Hung A commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province. The tower is the only ancient architecture vestige in the Mekong River Delta, originated from Angkor period of Khmer people, which is still preserved till nowadays. Following the National highway No.1A from Bac Lieu towards Ca Mau, after driving 5 kilometers…

Bac Lieu Province, around 100 km from the southernmost tip of Vietnam, is home to a popular bird sanctuary located in Hiep Thanh Commune of Bac Lieu Town. The sanctuary is one of the most attractive ecological tourist spots in the Mekong River Delta. The Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is the vestige of a forest which…

To get to Tra Su forest, first go to Chau Doc Town in An Giang Province and take a motorbike taxi or grab a taxi and travel 17 kilometers to Tinh Bien District’s Nha Ban Town. It located in  an inland area near the Cambodian border. It includes a 845ha special-purpose forest surrounded by a 645ha buffer…

Located on Le Hong Phong St., 2km from Soc Trang downtown, Doi (Bat) pagoda is the most famous pagoda in Soc Trang province. It was built in the 16th century and is one of the oldest pagodas in the province.  The pagoda is famous for its beautiful architecture, especially its very large roof that houses tens of…

Rowing along Hau River with more than 40 kms long when tourists in Vietnam travel meet the end of river, there are two big mouths of river : Dinh An and Tran De – two of many main gateways to South West area. Dung islet covers an area of nearly 25,000 hectares and has the population about…

The Khleang Pagoda, one of the most ancient pagodas in Soc Trang province, features an architectural style similar to the pagodas of Cambodia. It is situated at 71 Mau Than Road, Group 5, Ward 6, Soc Trang City. Built in 1533, it was originally made of wood with a roof thatched with palm leaves. The pagoda…

The visit to Hanoi Museum of Vietnamese Revolution would be a time to understand the changing times of the society that ranges from the Vietnamese streets to the seats of power. The objects on display offer insight into the culture of Vietnam. The Museum of Vietnamese Revolution in Hanoi was established in 1959 and documents…

Clay Pagoda is situated at the heart of Soc Trang City, with the original name of Buu Son Tu. From the outside, the pagoda looks like a resident house, without any pillar or wooden panel like typical pagoda architecture. The pagoda known for its clay Buddha statues has been recognised as a historical and cultural relic…

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The mission of the Museum is scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition and preserving the cultural and historic patrimony of the nation’s different ethnic groups. The museum also serves to guide research, conservation, and technology that…

Situated at No. 71, Ward 2, Soc Trang Town, Soc Trang Province; by the Highway No. 1A, Binh An Tourist Resort resembles Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City, but in a smaller scale.  Coming here, tourists in Vietnam travel have opportunities to join many recreation and entertainment activities. The tree-lined road system, the network of swimming…