Top 10 ideal tourist destinations in Western Vietnam

The West is located in the southwest of Vietnam. Bringing in the beauty of charming river scenery and cultural beauties inherited from ancient times, the West is interested in and develops eco-tourism and resort services. The West is famous for garden tourism, river tourism, historical and cultural relics and natural landscapes. Let’s explore some ideal places to visit here!

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Tram Chim National Park

Tram Chim National Park in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap is one of the very famous tourist destinations in the West. Every year, Tram Chim National Park attracts many tourists because of its beautiful natural landscape, rare red-crowned cranes and many other species of flora and fauna listed in the Red Book. This place has an extremely rich and beautiful natural landscape with endless green cajuput forests and thousands of different bird species as its name suggests. The garden has a very large area of ​​up to 7,313 hectares, possessing many precious bird species, including the world’s rare red-crowned crane, red comb, teal, mallard, heron,… and especially flocks of white storks numbering up to tens of thousands.

Tram Chim National Park is most beautiful during the flood season. If you have the opportunity to come here during this time, visitors will admire the “oasis” amidst the vast sky and water, with a mixture of the brilliant yellow color of cotton flowers. Sesbania, the pink of the lotus flower and the fresh green of the natural Melaleuca forest. It is truly a captivating scene. Inside Tram Chim National Park, there are many small canals and canals connected to each other, forming an excellent waterway transportation network. You will sit on a boat down the river to visit Tram Chim National Park to watch birds flying in all different colors. If you want to see the panoramic view of Tram Chim National Park, you can climb to the viewing platform, where a beautiful scene will appear before your eyes. In addition to the wonderful scenery, you also have the opportunity to enjoy attractive specialties such as dried snakehead fish, crispy fried fish cakes, crab hotpot…

Address: Tam Nong district, Dong Thap

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Cai Rang floating market

Cai Rang floating market is one of the three largest floating markets in Can Tho. The uniqueness and main feature of this famous market is that it specializes in trading fruits and specialties of the Mekong Delta. Returning to Can Tho to visit Cai Rang floating market is the most amazing and interesting experience on earth that you cannot miss. This can be considered the most unique market not only in Can Tho but also in the entire West, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to experience.

The market usually opens quite early, usually from early morning until 8 – 9 am, then gradually closes. Because it is a floating market, the traders who sell everything are on boats, each boat often has specific types of goods such as: boats selling fruit, boats selling food, boats selling clothes,… All Blending together, buyers and sellers make the whole river area vibrant. In addition to the characteristic of trading activities taking place on boats, the hustle and bustle is what makes tourists linger and want to come to Cai Rang floating market. You will also experience the lives of people in the Western Mekong Delta who live all year round on boats but look at them always filled with happiness and innocent smiles that you can hardly see anywhere else.

Disembarkation address: 46 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho

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U Minh Forest

Anyone who has read the work “Southern Forest Land” will more or less know the name U Minh forest. U Minh forest or U Minh national park is a forest classified as rare in the world and is divided into two zones: U Minh Thuong forest (Kien Giang) and U Minh Ha forest (Ca Mau); Between these two regions there are two rivers: Trem River and Cai Tau River. This place possesses a natural region with extremely wild beauty and is considered the place with the highest biomass value in Vietnam with about 250 species of plants, more than 180 species of birds and more than 20 species of reptiles,…

Coming here, you will not only discover the rich beauty of nature but also visit the historical relics of the U Minh revolutionary war zone – the base of our army during the anti-French and anti-American period. Although this place has been extensively explored and renovated by humans, it still retains its natural beauty that fascinates people. Coming to U Minh forest, you will experience river life, travel on boats floating on the water, go fishing in the forest, join the people in digging ditches to catch fish in Ca Mau, catch eels, and go picking fish. tub, lotus, water gun,… Another interesting thing is that you will enjoy U Minh forest specialties right on the spot. You will follow the workers into the forest to collect honey, and try eating young bees dipped in fresh honey that has just been cut. Or sitting under the canopy of a forest tree and eating grilled snakehead fish, salt tub, fried field mice and fruit wine is also very interesting. The journey to explore the pristine U Minh forest is like a journey back to the cultural roots of the peaceful Mekong Delta, separate from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Address: U Minh and Tran Van Thoi districts, Ca Mau

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Cape Ca Mau

“I heard that Ca Mau is very far away, at the end of the Vietnam map…” (quote from the song “New Shirt Ca Mau”). Ca Mau Cape belongs to Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province. This is the only place in Vietnam where visitors can easily watch the sunrise and sunset in the right direction, completely without being obscured. This is also the only place in our country that has 3 sides facing the sea. That’s why it is considered the “last land map of Vietnam”.

Cape Ca Mau is mentioned as a sacred land in the minds of Vietnamese people and in life, everyone wishes to visit once. This place has a very diverse and rich mangrove ecosystem. Coming to Ca Mau cape, visitors will see the majestic beauty of the forest and the immense beauty of the sea. In addition, this place also has many types of fresh seafood such as shrimp, crabs, blood cockles,… with extremely high nutritional value and irresistible delicious taste. If you have the opportunity to visit Ca Mau, you definitely should not miss this poetic land!

Address: Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province

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5

Cai Mon fruit garden

Cai Mon is a place that every time you mention it, it will make you feel nervous, a famous place with many sweet fruits that can strongly attract anyone. This garden belongs to Vinh Thanh commune, Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province. This is a place with a strong Southern character, with small roads surrounded by fruitful fruit trees such as durian, mangosteen, mango, longan, rambutan, etc. The trees are green in all four seasons. lush, lush, full of fruit; Fruits are available in all four seasons, depending on the season, so you won’t have to worry about coming here and not being able to enjoy the taste of Southern fruits.

The appropriate time to visit Cai Mon fruit garden is in the summer months, especially June, July, and August. This season is when fruits are in full bloom with many different types of fruits such as rambutan, durian, longan, grapefruit,… you can freely enjoy. Not only can you see, but you can also pick the fruits yourself and enjoy them right in the garden, enjoying the delicious flavors of the cool garden while listening to honest, enthusiastic gardeners introduce or share their experiences. Experience taking care of each individual tree to get delicious and nutritious fruits. For gourmet tourists, this is a destination not to be missed, right?

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Phu Quoc island and sea

Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam, a beautiful archipelago located in the Gulf of Thailand, in Kien Giang province. The pearl island of Phu Quoc has clear sea water, peaceful streams and many unique seafood, which are great advantages that attract millions of tourists each year. The island is triangular in shape with the base facing North and the top facing South. The total area of the island is about 593 square kilometers. This place has fine white sand beaches, clear blue water, in addition to a large primeval forest, pepper gardens, and myrtle gardens as far as the eye can see.

Coming to Phu Quoc, visitors will be able to participate in interesting entertainment activities such as: visiting the ancient fishing village to experience a different life, separate from the hustle and bustle of daily life or simply just to have fun. Have fun with the ocean waves and visitors will enjoy specialties and fresh seafood dishes that are hard to find in the middle of a noisy city. Phu Quoc is famous for a long time for making fish sauce. The fish sauce here is rich, pure and brewed according to a long-standing traditional recipe, so it has become a famous brand near and far. Coming to Phu Quoc, you can also enjoy sunny squid, fresh seafood such as shrimp, crab, fish,… you are spoiled for choice. With the above mentioned, there is no need to discuss further if this place is titled “paradise island”.

Address: Gulf of Thailand, Kien Giang province

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Doi Pagoda

Doi Pagoda is a pagoda with an architectural blend of Vietnamese and Cambodian cultures in Soc Trang province. Along with many other pagodas, Doi Pagoda is also an important architectural work that creates the religious characteristics of the people of this land. The pagoda is the only cultural space worshiping Shakyamuni Buddha of the Southern Khmer ethnic community in Soc Trang province. Although it is a space to worship Shakyamuni Buddha, the architecture of Bat Pagoda in Soc Trang is still strongly influenced by Khmer culture. The pagoda stands out in the green space of trees thanks to its characteristic Khmer orange-yellow color.

Doi Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Soc Trang province, home to many species of bats with an estimated number of millions. This is both an explanation for the name of the pagoda and a unique feature that attracts all tourists to visit. In the temple grounds, there are many lush, shady trees of ancient trees. These ancient trees are home to all species of bats, but one special thing is that the bats do not eat or damage the fruit trees of the temple garden. They just come to live and contribute to the uniqueness of the temple. Are you surprised? So come here to visit and maybe you will discover the answer that many people are wondering about!

Address: Van Ngoc Chinh, Ward 3, Soc Trang

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Thoi Son Island

Cu Lao Thoi Son, also known as Thoi Son Islet or Lan Islet, is a place located in My Tho city, Tien Giang province. It has an area of about 1,200 hectares with an intricate system of canals. The interesting experiences that you will experience when coming to Thoi Son are taking a scenic boat ride, admiring the laden fruit gardens, enjoying amateur folk songs, catching fish with indigenous people and being Horseback riding to visit Thoi Son dunes.

When you come here, you will be able to admire the natural scenery on dinghies – a typical means of transportation of Southern people, and watch the very normal and simple daily life of the people. . When you get ashore, you can walk around the tourist area or ride a bicycle or horse-drawn carriage to visit traditional Western craft villages. You will find extremely interesting things to buy for yourself or as gifts for friends and relatives such as: coconut candy, coconut rice paper, handicraft items,… Considered one of the areas The most wonderful ecotourism tour in Vietnam, Thoi Son Island will be a place that will bring visitors wonderful, unforgettable feelings.

Address: My Tho city, Tien Giang province

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Tra Su cajuput forest

An Giang’s flood season always attracts domestic and international tourists. Perhaps the most famous destination is Tra Su Melaleuca forest, along the road are rows of green trees giving cool shade. The best time to see the beautiful scenery when traveling to Tra Su Melaleuca forest during the flood season is from September to November. Those who are passionate about exploring wild nature, don’t miss visiting this place.

Tra Su Melaleuca Forest is famous for its flooded Melaleuca forest habitat and rich natural flora and fauna. During the rising water season, duckweed will cover the water surface, looking like a green velvet carpet. On the way to Tra Su Melaleuca forest, visitors will pass through the red dirt road and see green rice fields as far as the eye can see mixed with straight rows of palm trees. At the end of the road, you will come across a long canal and will have to switch to an adventure of discovery by small boats and canoes. Your feeling right now will be like a person lost in a green wonderland.

Address: Tinh Bien district, An Giang (about 30km from Chau Doc)

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10

Dam Thi Tuong

Thi Tuong Lagoon is considered the largest and most beautiful natural lagoon area bestowed by nature in the Mekong Delta. Thi Tuong Lagoon in Ca Mau province is located next to Ba Keo canal connecting to the Gulf of Thailand. It was built up from alluvial deposits of the My Binh River, Ong Doc River and many other canals. Thi Tuong Lagoon is known as a charming, poetic watercolor painting, especially in the morning and late afternoon.

Thi Tuong Lagoon is a large shrimp and fish farming pond in Ca Mau, so residents here live mainly on seafood farming. Visiting Thi Tuong Lagoon, visitors will enjoy fresh seafood dishes caught right at the lagoon without having to spend too much money. If you haven’t been here yet, take the opportunity to visit this land. Because it is currently an ideal place to visit for you, your relatives and friends with interesting experiential activities. Coming here, you can get closer to your hometown, relieve the worries in life with the people and delicious dishes here.

Address: Ca Mau province, next to Ba Keo canal connecting to the Gulf of Thailand.

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