Weekend getaway in Ha Tien

A corner of Mui Nai beach

Not noisy, bustling, Ha Tien conquers people's hearts with its peace and simplicity. Early in the morning, waking up, you will find yourself in a homestay by the beach, breathing deeply to welcome the gentle breeze. Leave your small room, walk along Mui Nai beach, enjoy the beauty of the early morning with fishing boats drifting gently from the far sea and then go down to the sea to enjoy the cool, gentle water to wash away all the fatigue and start a new day full of energy.

However, before exploring and enjoying the beauty of Ha Tien, you need to recharge your energy with a series of famous delicacies such as banh tam bi, hu tieu hap, bun ken, banh canh cha ghe, nem nuong Ha Tien and especially Ha Tien sticky rice. With the skillful hands of Ha Tien people, Ha Tien sticky rice becomes an irresistible delicious specialty. Ha Tien sticky rice has two types: salty and sweet. Salty sticky rice often has dried Ha Tien shrimp sprinkled on top of the sticky rice. Sweet sticky rice has mango sticky rice and chicken egg sticky rice. Mango sticky rice has a layer of white sticky rice, a layer of mashed green beans and a layer of ripe, chopped mango. The sticky rice has a fragrant mango scent, rich and attractive. Chicken egg sticky rice has egg yolk and durian segments. When eaten, the aroma and rich flavor make people remember it forever.

After recharging your batteries, you begin your journey to visit Thach Dong. This is one of the beautiful landscapes of Ha Tien that is enjoyed by many tourists. Thach Dong has many nooks and crannies, deep paths, and strangely shaped stone statues such as a girl with loose hair, an eagle... Not only does it have a unique space, Thach Dong also impresses visitors with the legend of Thach Sanh killing the ogre to save the princess. In particular, standing on the top of Thach Dong, you can also see the scenery of neighboring Cambodia in the distance.

Leaving Thach Dong, you can go to Phu Dung Pagoda, admire the panoramic view of Ha Tien from above, where mountains, forests, seas and clouds almost blend into one and listen to the legend that makes many people sob, the love story of Admiral Mac Thien Tich and "the Ai Co in the upside down pot"... The space of Phu Dung Pagoda is quiet, ancient, with unique architecture, quiet and majestic, making people want to stop for a long time to enjoy the feeling of peace and serenity.

After enjoying the beautiful scenery at the pagoda, when the sun is at its highest point, you should stop by the restaurants along Dong Ho lagoon to enjoy herring salad, grilled squid or sweet, fresh Ha Tien crab; and if you are eating rice, order a sour hotpot of shark cooked with lemongrass and turmeric, this is a famous and delicious dish of Ha Tien that even the most fastidious diners will be conquered...

In the afternoon, visitors can stroll and relax along the beaches in Ha Tien, sip a cup of coffee, listen to the sea sing, listen to the wind tell old stories that made this land famous for a time in "Ha Tien Thap Vinh". When the sun sets, the beaches in Ha Tien are even more ideal for admiring the beautiful harmony of sky and water. Or visitors can follow the windy coastal road, enjoying the feeling of serenity and peace.

In the evening, you should go to Ha Tien night market to have dinner. There are many shops selling seafood and specialties of this poetic land for you to choose and enjoy. After eating, you can buy gifts from the sea for your friends and relatives.

According to many tourists, just a short weekend trip to Ha Tien is enough to give them a feeling of complete relaxation. No need for a long journey or a tight schedule, just leisurely strolling, listening to the murmuring sea breeze, feeling the slow pace of life of the people of that poetic land is when you can recharge your energy for the journey ahead.

Article and photos: PHAM HIEU

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