2025 Dong Thap Province Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

WEST | A TRIP TO VISIT 5 UNIQUE ANCIENT HOUSES [Can Tho - Dong Thap - Vinh Long - Tien Giang (5N4D)] “The West has white rice and clear water” The song always urges me to return to this place to continue learning about the nature and culture of the Mekong Delta. For me, the Southwest does not have spectacular scenery, but the attraction here comes from the cultural values ​​and people. Below is my itinerary, I hope you can give me your comments or suggest other more interesting and attractive places. 🚩 Day 1: Can Tho Airport - Binh Thuy Ancient House - Ninh Kieu Wharf After landing at Can Tho airport, I went to Hoa Su Restaurant, which is characterized by a hut right on the river, to enjoy lunch. There are many typical dishes here such as grilled apple snails (also known as Northern snails) with black pepper, braised river fish and a dish that I ate for the first time was grilled field mouse meat. All the dishes have a very delicious, sweet taste typical of Western cuisine. After finishing eating, I went to visit Binh Thuy ancient house - which was once the filming location for the French movie The Lover produced in 1992 and stayed overnight in Can Tho at Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel with a view of Can Tho River and Hau River. 🚩 Day 2: Can Tho - Sa Dec - Cao Lanh The next morning, I went to Sa Dec - Dong Thap, visited Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, which was also the filming location for the movie The Lover, enjoyed the famous Hu Tieu Ba Sam dish and continued the journey to Cao Lanh. When arriving in Cao Lanh, I visited the historical site of Xeo Quyt and Dong Thap Museum - places with many traces and evidence of our people's resistance against the US. At the end of the second day, I stayed in Cao Lanh to prepare for the third day to Tram Chim National Park. 🚩 Day 3: Cao Lanh - Tam Nong - Vinh Long Before coming to Tram Chim, I heard reports about the encroachment on the buffer zone and core zone of the National Park, causing a decline in the number of species as well as the number of individuals of rare and precious flora and fauna, which made me worried that it would be difficult to see them. But luckily, while riding a motorboat around the area, I also saw a few species of birds living and foraging, which felt very peaceful and enjoyable. Hopefully, this area is well preserved to be a safe haven for the birds that are symbols of this land and at the same time give us the opportunity to admire many more beautiful and unique species. Leaving Tram Chim Biosphere Reserve, I moved to Vinh Long and encountered a sudden thunderstorm. I was not surprised because it was the rainy season in the West. The rain was so heavy that I could not move quickly because of poor visibility, I had to wait until it stopped before speeding straight to Vinh Long. The first place I went to was the ancient pottery village of Mang Thit. Stretching along both banks of Cai Thay canal and Co Chien river, these ancient pottery kilns, together with the skillful hands of the craftsmen, make products from alluvium from the Mekong River, bringing great economic value to the people and creating a quiet,

* Morning: 7:00 am: I started from Mien Tay bus station. Along the way, you will see the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, City Theater, Ben Thanh Market, Phu My Hung new urban area... Then, the car ran along Highway 1A, you stopped for breakfast in My Tho. When arriving at Cao Lanh city, I took a boat to Gao Giong eco-tourism area, sat on a three-leaf boat through fragrant lotus ponds, through the cajuput forest with many species of storks, herons, gong coc, le le, cu xanh... often gathering here to feed and nest in the natural area of Dong Thap Muoi. Dong Thap travel experience - Famous places Dong Thap Muoi After visiting, I had lunch in a quiet countryside scene, with storks and herons flying in the distance. A truly romantic, lyrical and peaceful scene. This is an unforgettable experience for me, when I get to enjoy Dong Thap specialties such as steamed snails, grilled snakehead fish in lotus leaves, shredded chicken, boiled field vegetables with catfish fried with ginger fish sauce... These dishes will definitely make you "addicted" to them. And it would be a pity if you didn't get to enjoy the unique features of this land. * Afternoon: Continue the 1-day backpacking tour of Dong Thap. After lunch in Gao Giong, I continued to visit other impressive sights in the West during the day. Coming to Sa Dec, you can visit Kien An Cung Pagoda, visit Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, then continue to visit Tan Quy Dong ornamental flower village (commonly known as Sa Dec flower village). This is also the time when my phone is put to full use. You can freely take pictures with hundreds of flowers competing to show off their colors. This is also a land with a tradition of growing ornamental flowers for more than 100 years. Travel Experience in Dong Thap - Famous Places Sa Dec Flower City Kien An Cung, like many other Chinese temples in Vietnam, is often called the Chinese pagoda - a cultural and religious institution with historical value and on the middle of the roof of Kien An Cung there is a statue of two dragons fighting. Kien An Cung faces Cai Son canal, built in the shape of the letter "Cong" with 3 rooms. There is also a house with a unique architectural style, a harmonious combination of Eastern and Western architectural styles. In 1895, the house was built with only precious wood in the appearance of a traditional house in the Southwest (a three-room house). In 1917, the house underwent a major renovation, built with solid bricks covering the wooden frame inside. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, you can stop by to buy specialties of Dong Thap such as Lai Vung spring rolls, Sa Giang shrimp crackers, pink grapefruit... In addition, you can also visit famous places in Dong Thap: – Xeo Quyt relic site, Tram Chim Dong Thap National Park, Gao Giong Ecological Area, Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House, Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac Mausoleum, Cao Lanh, Lai Vung, Am Phu Market – Phan Boi Chau Ancient Street, Go Thap relic site, Thap Muoi Stork Garden, Tan Quy Dong Flower Village (Sa Dec Rose Garden), Temple of General Tran Van Nang.. #travel#thingstodo#trip

I remember the days in Dong Thap, walking through countless lotus fields. Oh, the friendly people and delicious food that I will never forget. #dongthap #muahe

Dong Thap province is where the Tien River flows into Vietnam, with a border with Cambodia of more than 50 km in length with 4 border gates, including 2 border gates...

The most beautiful lotus in Thap Muoi The most beautiful Vietnam has Uncle Ho's name It was great to come to Dong Thap during the last holiday The scenery and people make people want to come back many more times. So lovely

tourist area, My Phuoc Thanh, Cao Lanh district, Dong Thap province