Ben Tre , a peaceful countryside shaded by lush green coconut trees, is one of the ideal destinations for those who want to experience tranquility, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and return to the tranquil garden region.
1. Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary
Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary is located in the communes of My Hoa and Tan Xuan, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province. Here, you'll have the opportunity to admire 84 different bird species. The area is also home to many types of wild vegetation due to its mangrove soil. At the top are nipa palms and mangroves, providing ideal shelter for birds. At the bottom are reeds and other aquatic plants, offering breeding grounds for egrets and herons.
The bird garden boasts an incredibly large number of birds (Photo: ST)
Birds only started arriving in Vam Ho in 1986, but this bird sanctuary already boasts a remarkably large population. Visiting Vam Ho, you can not only admire egrets and herons, but also see flocks of wild birds, listen to the calls of cuckoos and the calls of bitterns, stroll through the forest, relax in a hammock swaying under the canopy, and breathe in the fresh air of the Ba Lai River. You can book hotels in Ba Tri district to fully enjoy the natural beauty of this place with your friends and family...
2. Lan Vuong Tourist Area
Lan Vuong Tourist Area, located in Hamlet 2, Phu Nhuan Commune, Ben Tre City, is a popular recreational spot for tourists from all over. The characteristic garden setting of the Mekong Delta, along with its many fun recreational activities, makes it an ideal location for families, student groups, and companies to enjoy weekend getaways. Here, you can simply rent a traditional Vietnamese "ao ba ba" (traditional dress) for 30,000 VND and immerse yourself in the authentic Mekong Delta atmosphere.
Cycling game at Lan Vuong tourist area (Photo: ST)
3. Lang Be Tourist Area
The Lang Be Tourist Area is located at 81B/6B An Khanh, Chau Thanh. Visitors wishing to visit can go to the area near Rach Mieu Bridge, about 100 meters away. This is another interesting place to visit and have fun that you should consider when planning a trip to Ben Tre.
The picturesque scenery of Cai Be tourist area (Photo: ST)
With its picturesque waterways of the Mekong Delta and the local people's traditional fish farming, you'll experience moments of ultimate relaxation and tranquility. Here, you can participate in fun activities such as riding coconut boats, walking on monkey bridges, cycling across bridges, walking on ropes across the river, and catching fish in irrigation ditches.
4. Con Phung Island
Voted as a typical tourist destination in the Mekong Delta, Con Phung is designed with an open architectural style that blends seamlessly with nature. Con Phung is likened to a green oasis floating on the Tien River, where visitors can explore the rustic garden life of the local people.
Panoramic view of Con Phung tourist area (Photo: ST)
Additionally, you can also enjoy activities such as fishing, digging canals to catch fish, rowing boats, swimming in the river, riding horse-drawn carriages, visiting fruit orchards, and admiring the rustic charm of the Four Sacred Animals region. Furthermore, Con Phung also boasts the Dao Dua (Coconut Religion) historical site, covering approximately 1,500 m², which is another popular tourist attraction.
5. The tomb complex of Nguyen Dinh Chieu
The tomb of Nguyen Dinh Chieu is located in An Duc commune, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province. The resting place of this patriotic son is built on a grand scale to express the respect that the people of Ben Tre have for the great poet, patriot, and respected physician of our nation.
Nguyen Dinh Chieu Mausoleum Complex in Ben Tre
Here, on July 1st each year, a traditional festival is held to commemorate Nguyen Dinh Chieu. The people of Ben Tre are even more proud that the mausoleum complex received the Certificate of Ranking as a Special National Historical Site this year.
During the festival season, you can participate in many fun activities such as dressing up as Luc Van Tien and Kieu Nguyet Nga, competitions for preparing ancestral commemorative meals and sticky rice dishes for festivals, chess competitions, stick pushing, tug-of-war, sack racing, etc.
6. Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
The Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village is located in Dinh Thuy commune, Mo Cay district, Ben Tre province, about 15km from the center of Ben Tre. This village still preserves the achievements of the first uprising of our people in the Dong Khoi movement in 1960. At the historical site, you can admire the artifacts remaining from the two wars of resistance against France and the United States.
Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village. Photo: ST
Come to the Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, one of the first cradles of the revolutionary movement in Southern Vietnam. Located near hotels in Mo Cay district, it's perfect for spending a few days exploring and visiting the Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village. You'll have the opportunity to better understand the resilient and indomitable revolutionary spirit of the people of Ben Tre during the years of the national war.
7. Tuyen Linh Pagoda
For those who love exploring the history of their country, Tuyen Linh Pagoda is a suitable destination because you can not only learn about Buddhism but also gain more knowledge about history. It features statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Medicine Buddha, and Maitreya Bodhisattvas… A noteworthy feature is the pagoda's bronze statue of the Guardian Deity, approximately 0.7 meters tall.
Tuyen Linh Pagoda was also where President Ho Chi Minh's father, Nguyen Sinh Sac, stayed from 1927 to 1929 to run a school and provide medical care to the local people. It also served as a hiding place for our revolutionary cadres, and was therefore frequently bombed and destroyed by the enemy.
8. Roman Catholic Church
When talking about Ben Tre, people will mention names like Con Quy, Con Phung, Cho Lach… but few mention the Roman Catholic Church. However, this is also a place well worth your time to visit and explore.
Romanesque churches have a rather unique architectural style.
Besides the church itself, another attraction is the beautiful, rustic, and tranquil scenery along the road leading to it. The Roman Catholic church is also associated with many legends about the Virgin Mary's appearances, making it a sacred and mysterious place in the region.
Tung Anh
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