Places not to be missed when coming to U Minh Thuong

U Minh Thuong is a district in the southwest of Kien Giang province, famous for its eco -tourism because of its terrain conditions with a dense river system and flooded forests. This is also a place of cultural exchange because it is home to Kinh, Hoa and Khmer ethnic groups.

3 places you must visit when traveling to U Minh Thuong.

U Minh Thuong National Park

The wild beauty of U Minh Thuong. (Photo: Bachhoaxanh)

When mentioning U Minh Thuong, most of us will surely immediately remember U Minh Thuong National Park with its wild, majestic beauty and fresh air with more than 200 species of plants.

Coming to U Minh Thuong forest, visitors will be immersed in nature with cool green vegetation, watching wild animals such as black squirrels, fishing cats, hairy-nosed otters, and gray-legged pelicans.

Visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy local dishes and experience fishing at Hoa Mai Lake at a reasonable cost. In addition, U Minh Thuong National Park is also a place to contribute to the preservation of national historical relics of the U Minh Thuong revolutionary base during the period of resistance against France and the US.

Xeo Can Pagoda Relic

Xeo Can Pagoda, also known as Sirivansa Pagoda, was established in 1962 and is a major cultural and spiritual center for Khmer Buddhists in Kien Giang in particular and the Southwest in general. The pagoda has a distinct Khmer architecture with a shimmering golden color that stands out among the deep green of the trees and leaves.

Initially, this place was reclaimed and built by Khmer elders and Buddhists with trees and leaves according to the wishes of local monks and Buddhists and the request of the Southwest Liberation Front.

During the years of resistance against America, this was also a hiding place for many revolutionary cadres.

In 1964, the pagoda was severely damaged by enemy aircraft. A year later, in 1965, Xeo Can Pagoda was a hiding place for many people from the sweep.

In 1969, the enemy occupied the temple land to build a field artillery position aimed at the U Minh base. Later, the temple was restored to its present spaciousness and solidity.

Xeo Can Pagoda relic. (Photo: Bachhoaxanh)

Historical Site of Security Zone 9

The Security Zone 9 Historical Relic Site is located on an area of about 22 hectares. It includes the "For National Security" monument, the People's Public Security Museum, the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House...

This project was built to honor the heroic feats and noble sacrifices of revolutionary cadres. At the same time, this place is also a red address to educate the tradition of the current Public Security Forces.

Coming to U Minh Thuong, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the wild nature, explore the culture, visit historical relics but also enjoy the specialties of this land.

Historical Site of Security Zone 9. (Photo: Bachhoaxanh)

In which, visitors will enjoy extremely attractive grilled snakehead fish in clay. Fresh and delicious snakehead fish is carefully wrapped in a layer of field clay or humus from the ditch. Then placed on a grill, covered with straw and grilled until the clay is dry and cracked. This unique processing method has helped behind the layer of clay is white, fragrant fish meat, dipped with salt and chili.

Visitors should also enjoy the crispy fried lemongrass chili snakehead fish, a precious gift of nature from U Minh Thuong. The fried golden snakehead fish is covered with the spicy flavor of lemongrass chili, a truly delicious and irresistible dish.

In U Minh Thuong, there is another specialty, the famous buffalo tongue fish sauce. The characteristic rich flavor of buffalo tongue fish sauce can be combined to prepare countless dishes such as fish sauce with eggs and meat, fried fish sauce, fish sauce mixed with papaya, fish sauce with pork belly, fish sauce hotpot.

According to VTC News

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