Cu Lao Gieng

Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral

Although Cu Lao Gieng is located in Cho Moi district, An Giang province, it is small but the people are gentle, simple, and liberal. Not only is it a fertile land, with a fresh climate, luxuriant fruit trees and abundant produce, but the massive religious architectural complex here is also a special feature, creating a difference on the island. especially Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral. Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral, also known as Dau Nuoc Family Cathedral, is a church belonging to Long Xuyen Diocese, located in Tan Binh hamlet, Tan My commune, Cho Moi district. According to old documents, this was the first cathedral in the South, built 13 years before Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon. According to old history, in the early 18th century, under Lord Nguyen Phuc Thoat, he issued many edicts. Strictly prohibiting the spread of Catholicism, a number of believers (including French Fathers) came to Gieng Island to escape, then established religious establishments here. In 1778, a group of Christian exiles came to live on Gieng island, opened land, and established a church. If calculated according to the flow of the Tien River, this is the first and largest church built in the Southwest from the lower Mekong River. Therefore, the parish here is called "Dau Nuoc Parish", Gieng Islet has the additional name "Dau Nuoc Islet". Cu Lao Gieng Church is an ancient architectural work built by priest Gafignol (often called Father Nho) in the year At Hoi 1875, during the reign of Tu Duc. Building a large church on an island almost isolated from the outside world at that time was extremely difficult. Most of the raw materials had to be brought from France. In the year of the Pig, 1887, during Dong Khanh's reign, the project was completed. In 1924, during the reign of pastor M. Hion, the church was built behind an additional room to serve as a holy room. Since its construction, the church has undergone many restorations in the years: 1924, 1960, 1994, 2003, so it has become more and more spacious. Gieng Islet Church is designed according to Romane motifs, built on an area 7,367m2. The bell tower is 35m high, round in shape at the top, square at the bottom with many elaborate and sophisticated carved patterns. The walls of the church are built from solid, large and sturdy bricks along with adhesives such as glue and auxiliary materials. The church walls are quite thick so the inside of the church is always cool. Here, visitors can see floor tiles that have remained the same color and pattern for more than a hundred years. When stepping through the large wooden door, you immediately see the soaring dome of the church. On both sides are majestic and luxurious columns, making people feel like they are entering an ancient European space. The church ceiling is a soaring semicircular dome with beautiful patterned borders. . The main shrine worships the statue of the Immaculate Conception brought from France, and to this day the materials and colors are still intact. In front of the church is a high bell tower, in the bell tower there are two bronze bells cast in France by Mr. Paul Le Van Sang's family respectfully offered it and placed it on the first and upper floors. The church has three rooms, the main room is 8m wide, and the two auxiliary rooms are each 4m wide. Currently, the tomb of Father Augustinus-Baptista Gazignol and the two vicars is still in the middle below the walkway inside the church. Through many ups and downs of history, Cu Lao Gieng church still exists almost intact. It can be said that this is also an ancient relic of the history of the Vietnamese Catholic Church and the pride of religious architecture on Cu Lao Gieng Island. Travel to An Giang, visit Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral When visiting, we can see that the floor tiles that have been in place for more than a hundred years still retain their original colors and patterns. When stepping through the large wooden door, you immediately see the soaring dome of the church. On both sides are majestic and luxurious columns, making people feel like they are entering an ancient space of Europe, majestic, beautiful and majestic. Not far from Gieng island church is the monastery. Francis and the monastery of Divine Providence. Unique architectural works located next to each other along the banks of the island, facing the Tien River, contribute to making Gieng Island more attractive because of the ancient features of the Mekong River garden that few places have. .

An Giang

From November to April

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Ho O Thum

O Thum Lake is a famous eco-tourism area in An Giang with majestic, pristine mountain scenery and charming landscape like a watercolor painting depicted by nature. This is an ideal destination for those who love to immerse themselves in the peaceful, quiet natural space and explore the beauty of the mountains and forests. O Thum Lake is located on the provincial road D15, near Tuc Dup and Thot hills. Heart Note. Referring to Ho O Thum, people often remember the poetic and charming natural landscape and the famous fried chicken dish here. Not only that, this place is also a spiritual tourist destination for many people. Anyone who believes in Buddhism knows the sacred land of Seven Mountains in An Giang province. This land also owns many of the most unique and beautiful temples in Vietnam. O Thum Lake was discovered by the people here a long time ago and considered it a peaceful, unexplored natural space. Although the area of O Thum Lake is not too large, it is located against the mountainside, creating a very poetic and peaceful feeling. The surrounding landscape of O Thum Lake is very peaceful, with each ripple of water. , the wind blew gently, bringing the scent of grass and trees around the tip of the nose. The calm water surface mixed with the green color of the majestic mountains and forests has made O Thum Lake become an extremely vivid and poetic watercolor painting. Therefore, this place has become a famous tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists to visit and admire the space. In particular, any tourist coming to this land will have unforgettable memories with the famous burned chicken dish of An Giang land. In addition to the typical leaf-burning chicken, many people also like the dishes made from the specialty palm sugar here. Whether it's the richly flavored grilled chicken dish or the sweet taste of palm sugar, when combined with the charming natural water at O Thum Lake, it will make many tourists' hearts fall in love and forget the way home. According to travel experiences. According to Ho O Thum's travel itinerary for tourists inside and outside the province, the most ideal time to visit here is during the rainy season. During this time, the water in O Thum Lake in An Giang rises up to the shore, the two sides are extremely vast and the weather in An Giang at this time is also very fresh, extremely suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in nature. Nature and immerse yourself in this charming poetic scenery to dispel all the stress and fatigue of work and life. When visiting O Thum Lake, you can stroll along the lakeside path, admiring the beautiful scenery. Rows of green palm trees grow around the lake, feeling the The peace and quiet of An Giang's mountain and forest space. When you look around the O Thum Lake area, you will see many palm trees growing scattered around the lake. The palm tree is a symbol associated with this land of An Giang for many generations. In the middle of O Thum Lake, there is a mound of land rising quite high, located separately from the water surface like a small island in the middle of the vast lake. People around here joined hands to contribute to building a wooden bridge connecting the two sides of the bank and the mound, both convenient for traveling and creating a special mark that beautifies the scene. The color of Ho O Thum makes the space even more romantic and poetic. In particular, the wooden bridge spanning the middle of the river is also a highlight that helps tourists take poetic check-in photos. After a walk around the lake and admiring the scenery here, you can buy a ticket to experience rowing around the lake yourself. Sitting on a boat floating in the middle of that vast lake, gliding gently through the blue water, touching the cool water and immersing yourself in the romantic space and the air with the gentle scent of plants and trees. , all the troubles in life seem to fade away, leaving only peace and relaxation in the soul. What could be better than coming here with the people you love, admiring the tranquil natural scenery together and telling each other the troubles in life, letting the wind blow them away.

An Giang

From May to November

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Masjid Al-Ehsan

Masjid Al Ehsan Mosque is one of the famous cultural and spiritual tourist destinations in An Giang province. Exploring the cathedral, visitors will have wonderful experiences with beautiful architecture and unique Cham culture. When coming to An Giang, visitors can easily encounter buildings with unique architecture. unique, similar to the land of "One Thousand and One Nights". These buildings all exude mysterious and majestic beauty. Masjid Al Ehsan Mosque is considered one of the buildings with the most beautiful scale and architecture. here.In 1937, saint Construction of Masjid Al Ehsan began after several decades, and in 1992, the mosque was restored and is in its current state, often cared for by the community in the province An Giang often comes here to pray, hoping for a peaceful and happy life. This is also a place where parties are regularly held on major Muslim holidays considered a special educational center is a special and famous tourist destination of An Giang province, attracting tourists from near and far to visit. Currently, Masjid Al Ehsan mosque has 1 ground floor and 1 mezzanine. Seen from a distance, the cathedral is extremely striking with its main pure white color tone. Interspersed are patterns and lines covered in green. Masjid Al Ehsan Mosque has an architectural style very similar to mosques in the Middle East and in Dubai. The street wall is shaped like an onion with a wide bottom and a rounded roof with a peak. At the top of the rampart, there is a halo symbol and a star symbol - typical symbols of mosques. When you first arrive at the mosque, you will see a very special image of Cham people. . The Cham people here wear their traditional costumes with loose pants and hats, and women often wear scarves around their faces. These images make you feel like you are entering another world, extremely new and interesting. Masjid Al Ehsan has a spacious hallway. Outside there is a cemetery, the burial place of Muslims here. The inside of the cathedral is decorated with gorgeous chandeliers, intricate patterns and stone columns. The decorative details are arranged, creating an extremely beautiful and mysterious artistic space. After admiring the mysterious and ancient beauty of the cathedral, you can go to the nearby Cham village to continue. continue to visit. This is one of the most typical Cham villages in An Giang province. Caregivers here still maintain traditional features such as living on stilts, weaving brocade and following Islamic beliefs. Masjid Al Ehsan Mosque is an ideal stopover place when traveling to An Giang. Not only can you visit and explore the culture and architecture of Islam, but you can also take amazing virtual photos.

An Giang

From November to April

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Cam Mountain Tourist Area

Cam Mountain is located in That Son An Giang region and is the highest mountain in the Southwest region with an altitude of 716m. In addition, Cam Mountain is also known as the roof of the Mekong Delta. Coming here, you will visit and admire famous landscapes such as: Van Linh Pagoda, Thuy Liem Lake... In addition, you will have different levels of emotions when exploring interesting places. You can find this Lam Vien Cam Mountain Tourist Area. The best time to go to An Giang Cam Mountain Tourist Area is spring. When trees sprout, flowers bloom everywhere, making An Giang's Cam Mountain scenery filled with fresh colors. Spring weather is also the time when the climate at Thien Cam Son is most pleasant. In the morning, dew will cover every road in the mountain and will melt when the sun rises, the weather will also warm up. In the evening, when you look up at the sky, you will see clouds floating and the cold weather giving you the feeling of being lost in a fairyland. Van Linh Pagoda is also known as Leaf Pagoda because the pagoda was originally built. Just a simple thatched pagoda built by Buddhist monk Thich Thien Quang in 1927. In 1995, the pagoda was redesigned and built in a traditional Eastern architectural style with 3 majestic towers. is located at 3 different positions in front of the front street. The 9-storey bell tower is home to the extremely prominent giant Dai Hong Chung weighing 1.2 tons, the 9-storey Guan Yin tower is over 35 meters high and the 3-storey memorial tower of Buddhist monk Thich Thien Quang. All three towers are attractions that attract people to visit, worship, and pray. This is also the most famous and sacred temple at Lam Vien Cam Mountain Tourist Area, An Giang. Next, we will come to another Buddhist architecture at Lam Vien Cam Mountain Tourist Area, An Giang, which is the pagoda. Big Buddha. Phat Lon Pagoda, also known as Phat Lon Pagoda Zen Monastery, was started construction in 1912. If Mount Sam Cable Car Tourist Area is famous for its jade Buddha statue, then here a giant Maitreya Buddha statue can be seen. from far away. The statue is 33.6 meters high and is recognized by the Vietnam Record Book as the largest Maitreya Buddha statue. After worshiping the above two locations, you can come to rest at Thuy Liem Lake. Thuy Liem Lake owns a prime location right in the center of Cam Mountain, An Giang. Just by looking far away, you can see the charming landscape of the mountains and the romance and romance of the clear, turquoise lake. With an area of more than 60,000 square meters and a capacity of up to 300,000 cubic meters of water, it is no exaggeration to say that this is a magnificent lake. Surrounding Thuy Liem Lake are colorful flowers and artistically arranged bridges creating a beautiful landscape that is difficult to describe in words. Along with the surrounding cafe system, this place is an ideal place to relax after visiting many other majestic landscapes. Coming to Thuy Liem Lake, you will have the opportunity to chat and interact with indigenous people. They will tell you about the Taoist hermits in the Cam Mountain of An Giang back in the day and the thrilling anecdotes of the land that contributed to creating the mysterious That Son. Going even higher, we will come to Vo Bo Hong . Vo Bo Hong today is often referred to by the name Dien Bo Hong, the highest place on the top of Cam Mountain in particular and the That Son range in general. Reaching the top of Bo Hong, you will experience the feeling of catching clouds, admiring the panoramic view of the Cam Tinh mountain area in An Giang with endless rice fields stretching all the way to Ha Tien sea and the southwest border. . Bo Hong Palace worships the Jade Emperor statue, so every year countless believers come here to visit and worship. Regarding the name Vo Bo Hong, legend has it that in the past this was the residence of a type of insect named Bo Hong, so it was called that way. After the solemn religious positions, Cam Tinh Mountain in An Giang also has An amusement park for those who like to exercise and have fun - Thanh Long Water Park. Located against the majestic Cam Tinh Mountain in An Giang, Thanh Long Water Park brings together many key elements to create a wonderful experience: cool climate, magnificent natural scenery, waterfall system. majestic man-made and finally countless adventure games waiting for you to explore.

An Giang

From November to April

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Cu Lao Gieng

1. Some details about Cu Lao Gieng. Cu Lao Gieng is about 12km long and about 7km wide. This place also has many different names such as Cu Lao Dau Nuoc, Dinh Chau or Dien, Rieng, Den, Ven... Khmer people often call it Koh Teng. The name "Cu Lao Gieng" has many different meanings. There are many documents explaining that along the Mekong River there are many dunes and islets, of which Gieng islet was the first place to be formed, so it is called "gieng" (referring to January, the first month of the year). ). However, the above explanation is not convincing. According to people, the name "Cu Lao Gieng" comes from the word "Gieng" because the word "Doanh" (or "Dinh", meaning the place where troops are stationed) means camp (drive). 2. Road to Cu Lao Gieng. Cu Lao Gieng is about 25 km from Long Xuyen city center, about 60km from Chau Doc city. If you want to come here, from Long Xuyen take the An Hoa ferry to go to Cho Moi. Go straight to the end of the road, turn left, go straight towards My Luong - Tan My bridge. 3. Places to visit in Cu Lao Gieng. Located isolated between four sides of the river, visitors cannot help but be surprised and excited because this small land contains a complex of relics of many different religions. Traveling to Cu Lao Gieng Island, you can also immerse yourself in the fresh, fresh air of the "mango kingdom", enjoy the dishes of the Western river region... We would like to introduce to visitors the must-see attractions. passing at Cu Lao Gieng: - Cu Lao Gieng Dynasty House; - Monastery of Divine Providence; - Franciscan Monastery; - Rach Sau Church; - Ba Le Pagoda (Phuoc Hoi Tu); - Thanh Hoa Tu (also known as Ong Dao Ly Pagoda); - Ba Vu Pagoda; - Phuoc Thanh Pagoda; - Steel Wire Column Relic; - Mausoleum of Three Superior Quan; - Nguyen Toc worship palace; 4. Hotels and homestays on Cu Lao Gieng Cho Moi Island. Coming to Cu Lao Gieng, you should stay to experience the simple daily life of the people of the island. You can stay at motels, motels, hotels... in the area. In particular, there are service establishments qualified to receive international guests such as: Happy homestay An Giang in Binh Phuoc Xuan commune, 1-star Thanh Binh hotel (My Luong town) and Le Ngoc hotel (Tan My commune) , Ut Hum Homestay... With this type of homestay, visitors will be able to experience fishing with the host, wrapping banh tet, making tofu, making incense... really interesting. 5. Cu Lao Gieng Island specialties Coming here, visitors will enjoy rustic garden dishes, including catfish, puffed sticky rice, mango melon, toad melon, banana lemon wine... The most famous delicacy is mango pickle. Peel a young mango about the size of a big toe, cut it in half or quarters, remove the seeds and put it in water to soak. After that, people wash it, soak it in salt, then rinse it again while marinating it in sugar water with chili peppers. Then put the marinated mango in plastic wrap, tie the mouth tightly, place in a styrofoam box, cover with ice. To have delicious mango melon pieces is the secret to marinating them in the right amount of spices but not using alum or borax to create crunchiness. Pick up a piece of saffron-colored melon and bring it to your mouth to bite. The crunchy melon sounds "yes" in your teeth. Chew lightly: its salty, sweet, sour, and spicy taste absorbs quickly in your mouth. If you want it to be more salty, sweet and spicy, dip the melon in a plate of salt and chili. Also, don't forget to buy mango melon or fresh mango as gifts for relatives and friends. Currently, there are 500 hectares of clean and safe mangoes in the area according to VietGAP standards. You can shop at fruit stores at Tan My market, mango gardens, Huong Giang mango melon production facility, Truong Giang mango melon production facility... Standing on the My Luong - Tan My bridge, looking over the green island range in the rushing wind of the Tien River, is truly interesting and makes you feel extremely relaxed and romantic. In the distance, the clear ringing of bells and mysterious sounds from the churches captivates visitors. Cu Lao Gieng deserves to be a miniature Mekong Delta, representing a rural river civilization. Source: thamhiemmekong.com

An Giang

From September to November

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Tra Su Melaleuca Forest

The flood season, from September to November every year, is considered the best time to experience the beauty of the Melaleuca forest. The pouring water makes the forest green, combined with layers of duckweed covering the water surface, creating a beautiful scene. The floating water season also creates favorable conditions for the growth of fish and shrimp species and is an attractive destination for many bird species. Spend a day at Tra Su Melaleuca forest to enjoy all the spaces in the forest, and eat lunch with Western specialties. For convenient travel, visitors should stay overnight in Chau Doc city, depart for the Melaleuca forest in the morning, and stay until the afternoon. Tra Su cajuput forest is located about 30 km from Chau Doc city, travel time is 30 to 40 minutes by car or motorbike, the road is convenient. The best time of day to explore Melaleuca forest is early morning or sunset. Around 3-5 p.m., many kinds of birds and storks gather in the forest, creating a beautiful natural scene. Sightseeing ticket includes the entire Melaleuca forest and enjoying the longest bamboo bridge in Vietnam: 100,000 VND per person. This is a mandatory ticket to enter the forest, free for children under 1m3 and people over 70 years old. Boat service ticket (motorboat): 50,000 VND per person Rowing boat service ticket (3-4 people per boat): 50,000 VND per person Tours and partner groups will have their own preferential prices, please contact the resort in advance. The bamboo bridge through Tra Su Melaleuca forest is recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization as the longest in Vietnam, with a total length of 10 km and a construction cost of over 10 billion VND. However, the new bridge completed phase 1 and was put into operation in early 2020 with a length of nearly 4 km. The bridge section that was inaugurated used over 500,000 bamboo trees of all kinds and the construction cost was more than 5 billion VND. Phase 2 with a length of about 6 km is under construction. Along the bamboo bridge route is divided into 5 branches with a rest hut design at each branch. The deeper you go, the more beautiful the scenery on both sides of the bridge becomes, the space is quiet and cool. The bridge leads to the motorboat wharf, where visitors can get on and off to change their route. Additionally, you can visit the forest by motorboat or canoe. From the wharf, visitors can choose a motorboat or dinghy. Motorboats will travel at high speed and farther. Visitors will experience a journey through canals and straight into the heart of the Melaleuca forest. Along the way, you can observe local people harvesting cajuput honey from containers placed in the forest. This is an opportunity to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and the lives of the people here. Visiting the Melaleuca forest by motorboat or dinghy is also an opportunity for visitors to take beautiful photos amid the green space and duckweed covering the water surface. If you're lucky enough to go on a sunny day, the rays of sunlight shining through the trees will make the space magical. If you want to have a more comprehensive view of the Melaleuca forest, you should visit the lookout tower and use a telescope. With a view of 25 km, visitors can see the entire melaleuca forest, birds flying, or nesting in the trees. From here, you can also see the Khmer village living a few kilometers away. Right near the entrance, from the main ticket office area, across the Tra Su canal, visitors can see pigeon houses. There are about 400 birds raised in the forest here, so it is called "Pigeon City". The bird sanctuary scene is quite romantic, visitors can take check-in photos, take wedding photos, feed the birds and many other activities. Note that when coming to Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, first of all, the flood season is also the rainy season, so visitors should bring raincoats or umbrellas to prevent sudden rains. Second, Use sunscreen, insect repellant products, drinking water, and snacks when going into the forest. Finally, follow regulations to ensure safety when taking a boat tour.

An Giang

From September to November

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Bung Binh Thien

Tourists can come to Bung at any time of the year, but according to the experience of those who have gone, traveling during the flood season is the most beautiful (from July to October of the lunar calendar). During the flood season, Bung Binh Thien seems to put on a new shirt full of vitality. The reason is that the lake's water surface area will increase many times compared to other months of the year. You will feel like the lake surface is wider and can comfortably explore the underwater flora and fauna. Because this is a lake, the main means of visiting is by boat. Normally, each boat will carry about 4-10 tourists to visit with prices ranging from 150,000 - 300,000 VND per person. According to the boatmen, because the boat is about 500m long, one round trip will take 40 minutes. Coming to Bung Binh Thien, visitors will experience new feelings when coming to the peaceful heart of Bung, exploring raft houses, fish cages and admiring the green natural scenery. In particular, in a hidden corner of the temple, visitors will be able to see bright pink lotus flowers blooming. Not far away, following the water will bring visitors to the bright yellow sky of the hibiscus flower. The yellow color of the flowers blends with the red of the alluvium and the green of the trees along the shore, making you think of the phrase "I saw yellow flowers on the green grass". In addition to sightseeing and photography activities, visitors can also set nets to catch fish, pick Sesbania flowers, etc. In particular, the activity of learning about the lives of the Cham people living around the island is attended by many people. family. With the very unique and unique cultural activities of the Cham people, it will bring many experiences to the trip about the land of An Giang. On the occasion of September 2 every year, visitors to Bung Binh Thien will be able to participate in the Floating Water Season Cultural Festival. During the day, many games take place such as boat racing, swimming, canoe racing, fish traps, etc. At night, on the lake, cultural activities will take place at a floating stage with bold folk characteristics. Not only does it attract tourists with the simple, rustic beauty of a quiet countryside, Bung Binh Thien also keeps diners staying with its rustic dishes. One of the specialties at Bung Binh Thien that you should enjoy when coming here is copper fish dish. If you are staying with Cham people, curry and beef sausage are the best. In addition, during the flood season, visitors can also enjoy other dishes such as water lily salad, fried field mice with lemongrass and chili, young ling fish braised with pepper, sesban ling fish hotpot, sesban flower fish sauce hotpot, flower salad. guns, fish cakes,…

An Giang

From January to December

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Tinh Bien Market

Tinh Bien Market is a market located adjacent to Vietnam and Cambodia. The market is not only a familiar shopping place for local people but also an ideal stop for many An Giang tourists. Because goods are abundant, there are both domestic products and consumer goods from Cambodia, Thailand... prices are very affordable. In particular, the small businesses here are warm and cheerful, so shopping is very comfortable, always creating a good impression in the hearts of visitors. If you want to go to Tinh Bien market, if you depart from Long Xuyen city, you can follow Highway 91, drive about 60km to Chau Doc city. Continuing to depart from Chau Doc, visitors drive another 30 minutes to reach Nha Bang town. Then, visitors turn to Xuan To street about 10km to Tinh Bien market. The entire market includes adjacent stalls selling a variety of domestic and imported goods at relatively cheap prices such as towels, blankets, clothes, cosmetics, etc. High-end imported watches. , a variety of designs are also sold a lot. Featured in the food area are delicious and beautiful dried fish sauces that many tourists are fascinated by such as Linh fish sauce, dried pangasius fish, dried fish fish, Thai fish sauce, Choc fish sauce, catfish sauce, snakehead fish sauce, ...all have attractive unique flavors for only a few tens of thousands of dong. Tinh Bien market is always crowded with buyers and sellers because this place is considered a large wholesale market for the entire Mekong Delta region, with abundant, diverse and cheap goods. But it is most crowded during the Ba Chua Xu festival, when the market becomes full of people, people have to jostle to get inside to buy goods. An equally attractive feature in Tinh Bien is the only market in the West specializing in selling insects, including extremely poisonous species, many predatory customers come here to buy goods. The types of insects sold are very popular and attract customers such as queen termites, geckos, scorpions, centipedes, termites, cobras, spiders, etc. Especially, sometimes there are quite rare poisonous snakes such as cobras and snakes. bell tail,… Insects here are sold in many forms: fresh, soaked in wine, processed into dishes such as deep fried or grilled with salt and chili... making Tinh Bien border market the most famous insect market in the country. After shopping freely, right in the market, visitors can stop by the snack shops, drink shops, and sweet soup shops to enjoy unique and rich dishes such as vermicelli with fish sauce, dry vermicelli, vermicelli noodles, etc. Palmyra beef cakes, pork skin cakes, dumplings,... sweet soup, especially don't forget to drink a glass of cool fresh palmyra water. Don't forget to buy An Giang specialties as gifts such as fish sauce, palm sugar, rattan fruit, Thai tamarind... Coming to Tinh Bien, in addition to owning rich, quality goods and unique foods, you also have the opportunity to understand more about the lives and activities of people in the border area. Tinh Bien Market is not only a shopping address for tourists when coming to An Giang, but also a place for people to exchange goods between the two countries, contributing to tightening the friendship and promoting economic development between the two countries. Vietnam and Cambodia.

An Giang

From January to December

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Co To Mountain

Tri Ton district, An Giang with its beautiful, pristine natural landscape along with cultural relics and heroic revolutionary history has attracted many tourists to come here to explore, find for themselves moments of relaxation and adventure. impressive photos. Traveling to An Giang, if you want to find a place to camp overnight in the mountains in Tri Ton, Co To is a great choice. Co To Mountain is an ideal place to watch the sunset, from here you can have a panoramic view of Tri Ton district or an area bordering Cambodia of An Giang, with many mountains, rice fields as well as beautiful landscapes. The fields of the Khmer people living here. Co To Mountain is abbreviated as To Mountain, also known as Phung Hoang Son, Khmer name is Phnom-Kto, located in That Son range, in Co To commune, Tri Ton District (An Giang). Co To Mountain has a height of 614m, 5,800m long and 3,700m wide. This place is endowed with hundreds of large and solid underground cave systems. This is also the attraction for thousands of tourists to visit. quan every year. Coming to Co To, visitors will listen to an interesting legend that has been passed down by people for hundreds of years, that fairies often descend to That Son mountain on moonlit nights to roam and have fun. . One day the girls played a game of throwing stones and the next morning a small mountain appeared there, rocks piled up on top of each other with many attractive shapes, that is Co To today. Another assumption not associated with the legend is that because the mountain is shaped like an overturned bowl, it is called Mount To. Located in the middle of vast, immense fields, Co To mountain has a wild and majestic beauty that captivates people's hearts. The houses are built on steep cliffs, each row of trees sways with the wind like rippling ocean waves, providing a cool climate all year round. When you arrive, you can't help but be amazed by the vast landscape and majestic mountains in front of you. Co To Mountain does not have an exact address on the map like apartments or shops. However, don't worry about not being able to find them, considering their huge size, just looking from a distance is enough to see them. To make it easier, starting from Long Xuyen direction, visitors can follow provincial road 943 down to Nui Sap town. From here, asking for directions to Co To Mountain will be very easy. Or you can also go another route. Many directions lead to the mountain, but with provincial road 943, visitors will enjoy more interesting experiences. There are many ways for you to climb to the top of the mountain, by hiking, motorbike taxi, or self-sufficient motorbike. The self-managed motorbike taxi team of Co To Mountain has a clearly listed price list in which the price is calculated according to the destination gradually increasing with the height of the mountain. If you choose the motorbike mode, within just a few hours you will go to all the worship and sightseeing spots. For those who love to explore and challenge, they can walk along the stairs, temples, bushes and rows of ancient trees, enjoying the natural atmosphere while walking. Climbing Co To Mountain is simple without having to go through many terrains and dangerous paths. By walking, it takes you a full day to visit Co To Mountain. Going up quickly takes nearly two hours, and going slowly takes up to 3 hours. You need to prepare specialized climbing shoes. In the "San Tien" area near Nam Can Palace, there is a beautiful "TRI TON" symbol, which has become a hot check-in point over the past time. Considered by young people as "the door to heaven". Each letter is 7m high, located on a pedestal 1.5 - 2m high, with a solar lighting system and surrounding fence to protect visitors. Looking from the foot of Co To mountain, the word "TRI TON" can be clearly seen and photographed, seen as the district's invitation to tourists. From the position of the word "TRI TON" on the mountain, you can observe the beautiful panorama below, golden rice fields, villages and charming river scenes, you will feel like you are embracing the whole world. into my heart. San Tien is a place that still preserves giant footprints imprinted on the rock. Co To Mountain has a footprint of the right foot, while Cam Mountain also retains the footprint of the left foot. To see this footprint, you go past the altar on the Tien Yard to the outer edge of the rock. Near the edge of the rock, there are small carved steps. Co To is chosen by many tourists as a place of pilgrimage because there are many temples and shrines on the mountain, visitors will be served food, sleep and learn about the vegetarian life here. From Nam Can Palace, going up about a hundred stone steps, you will see Ba Co Temple and then Vo Hoi, which people call Do Hoi. Do Hoi Lon and Do Hoi Nho are two extremely large rocks of Co To mountain that you can see from the foot of the mountain on the way to Soai So lake. To get to that stone yard, you will have to go through a house made in front. Do Hoi is a place to worship Buddha and lost souls. Therefore, on the pyramid-shaped stone pedestals that stand out between heaven and earth, you will see short calligraphy sentences to commemorate those who have passed from this world to another. Do Hoi has an extremely wide and open view, the entire Ta Pa field will spread out before your eyes with very characteristic tree canopies everywhere, creating a unique feature completely different from other rice areas of Vietnam. From here, you can also see Cam Mountain and Ta Pa Mountain opposite. If you watch the sunset, go to the big Vo Hoi, if you watch the sunrise, go to the small Vo Hoi, the two places are only about 50 meters apart. Large Vo Hoi is a place of pilgrimage and worship, so there are fewer angles for taking photos. As for small Vo Hoi, it is more deserted, so you can freely take photos. If you want to find a place to camp overnight in the mountains in Tri Ton, Co To is a great choice. In the morning, you can get up early to watch the sunrise and the surrounding scenery. In the evening, from the top of Mount To, you will be able to observe the entire small Tri Ton below, with the flickering lights blending beautifully with the light mist. Visiting Co To Mountain, you will feel peace and serenity in your soul. At the foot of the mountain, you can sit and relax by the romantic Soai So lake, this is an artificial freshwater lake created by dams to block the flow of the Golden and Silver streams, serving to irrigate thousands of hectares of land. around the Co To mountain area during the dry season. Soai So Lake is also a famous landscape of the Bay Nui region because of the "mountain" and "water" elements that create the charming "Co To mountain" that captivates many travelers.

An Giang

From January to December

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Ca Be floating village in Chau Doc

If in the past most tourists knew about Chau Doc because of Ba Chua Xu Temple, a sacred pilgrimage site, today, Chau Doc is also known for many other wonderful things. From the center of Chau Doc city, up the Hau river, visitors will see Chau Doc floating fish village - one of the very special Chau Doc tourist destinations. Located west of Chau Doc city center about 3km along the river in the direction of the Mekong Delta watershed, An Phu district. Floating houses and fish rafts nestled close together form a "village", stretching several kilometers. If you go towards Chau Phu district, the floating villages seem more crowded and last longer. The most crowded are the floating houses gathered in the river section of Tan Chau district, the village stretches nearly 10km. The floating raft village on Chau Doc River is a freshwater fish raft village established in the 60s of the last century. At first, there were only a few floating rafts raising fish in a natural way, no need for feeding because of the good water source. However, from the 70s onwards, due to high economic benefits, the number of fish rafts increased significantly and gradually became a key economic point of An Giang. The highlight is that from 1990 to 2005, the areas of Chau Phu, Phu Tan, Cho Moi, and Vinh Nguon had over 2,000 fish cages with an average annual harvest of over 20,000 tons/year. Most of the fish raised in floating rafts in these regions are catfish varieties such as pangasius and basa fish, mainly for export to Western European and North American markets. In recent years, due to climate change, the Mekong River has dried up. In addition, the water source is increasingly polluted, leading to loss of income from fish raised in raft houses, and some households are left empty-handed and bankrupt. That's why the number of fish cages is decreasing day by day. Now, when basa and pangasius fish are no longer popular in the market, people have switched to raising all kinds of fish for meat such as: catfish, tilapia, silver carp, grouper, plaice... Thanks to the prices of The variety of meat fish is increasing, so raft fish farmers in Chau Doc are making a living, bringing high economic efficiency to help many families have a well-off life. Because it is a tourist destination on the river, travel must be by train or boat. Therefore, if you want to go to the floating raft village on Chau Doc river, you must go to Chau Doc junction (about 500m from Victoria hotel) or at Chau Giang wharf located on the other side of Chau Doc town to rent a boat. Boat rental prices at each location will vary depending on where your trip goes and how many people are traveling. However, one thing that you can rest assured about is that the price is relatively cheap and reasonable. Besides renting a boat at the marina, if you want to be quick and not worry about price gouging. You can ask the receptionist at the hotel to rent it for you or buy a package tour of An Giang to make your trip comfortable without worrying about anything. Coming here, you will be immersed in the space of floating houses swaying along the upstream of the Mekong Delta and the two branches of the Tien and Hau rivers. The architecture of the "houses" in the floating village is also very unique. The wooden houses are lightly painted, have simili-patterned ceilings with full amenities, have a 5m deep bottom made of star wood, and are surrounded by stainless steel mesh to raise basa fish and some other types of fish. The main means of transportation for people is by boat. You will be introduced to the process of raising fish on the river by the people, told stories of ups and downs and the reasons why they have stuck with this profession until now. Experience feeding the fish yourself, the bait is dropped into the raft, a whole school of fish rushes up to compete for food, looking so excited, thousands of same-sized, healthy basa fish splash around in the water, competing for food. The floor was soaked all over. In addition to practical experiences and learning about fish farming by floating rafts on the river. Here you can also immerse yourself in the cultural life of the river region that has been famous for many generations. A life not only about eating, transporting and staying on the river but also a place to live with many things related to residential life and survival. This is what makes the people of the Southwest region unique. Sit on the raft, watch the floating water hyacinth clusters, feel the cool breeze blowing in from the river to dispel the stress and fatigue of daily life. The scene on the river is calmer and more poetic when it is just dark. At this time, trading activities in the villages are no longer bustling, families gather together after a day of hard work. The floating raft village on the Bassac River begins to light up. The light from the rafts reflects into the water, looking like a city at night floating on the river, the scene is truly sparkling and magical. If you come to Chau Doc and don't once visit the floating village, it would be a mistake. You can combine visiting the Floating Market, Chau Phong Cham village and Chau Giang Cham village nearby. The two Cham Muslim villages are famous in An Giang for possessing many special harmonious cultural features. Here, you will learn about the life and customs of the Cham Muslim people. Along with that, you can visit and learn about the mosque... and the traditional weaving craft that has been passed down for many generations.

An Giang

November to April

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