17 Feb
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Giant Buddha statues tower over the beautiful grounds of this peaceful pagoda, where the monks maintain an ornate sanctuary, decorated with carved and gilded wood.
17 Feb
Mekong River Islands
What makes a trip to Vinh Long worthwhile is not the town but the beautiful islands dotting the river. The islands are dedicated to agriculture, especially the growing of tropical fruits, which are shipped to markets in HCMC.
17 Feb
Cai Be Floating Market
This bustling river market is worth including on a boat tour from Vinh Long, but it is best to arrive early in the morning. Wholesalers on big boats moor here, each specialising in just a few types of fruit or vegetable. Customers cruise the market in smaller boats and can easily find what they’re looking for as the larger boats hang samples of their goods from tall wooden poles.
17 Feb
Temple of Lady Xu
Founded in the 1820s to house a statue that’s become the subject of a popular cult, this large compound faces Sam Mountain, on the same road as Tay An Pagoda. Originally made of bamboo and leaves, the pagoda has been remade many times
17 Feb
Dien Bien Phu Museum
Most of traveler known Dien Bien Phu as the famous war – the second Waterloo of French happened there in 1954...
17 Feb
A1 HILL
Hill A1 had three defense lines. The first one, stretching from the Cay Da blockhouse, protected the way to the hilltop. Currently this is the main road leading to the top of Hill A1...
17 Feb
Bunker of de castries
Fifty years ago, one could see the top of the bunker from a high hill. To reach there, however, Vietnamese troops had to fight heroically during 55 days and nights, amidst numerous hardships and difficulties...
17 Feb
Ben Thanh Market
Easy to find in the heart of District 1 where Le Loi, Tran Hung Dao and Le Lai converge at the central roundabout. Often crowded and bustling but makes for a great atmosphere. Be prepared to haggle hard for what you want - it's part of the experience! As is the freshly prepared local food.
17 Feb
Ban Gioc Waterfall
The most outstanding waterfall in the whole country of Vietnam. Located right on the border between Vietnam and China...
17 Feb
Pac Bo Cave
That the wonderful natural beauty, superb landscape of Ban Gioc waterfal has made Cao Bang a rendezvous place for visitors. In addition, this province is also well-known as the land of revolution traditions and famous for cultural - historical monuments through glorious struggle stages of Viet Nam such as Pac Bo cave, Lenin River, Khuoi Nam...
