Purple Periwinkle Field

Long Xuyen crocodile farm

Long Xuyen crocodile farm is known as the kingdom of animals with a ferocious appearance but is very special and somewhat unique in An Giang. With more than 10,000 crocodiles being cared for and protected along with activities Attractive entertainment and entertainment, this place promises to bring you countless new experiences when traveling to An Giang. Long Xuyen Crocodile Kingdom is located right in the center of Long Xuyen city, Long Xuyen province. An Giang is quite easy to go and visit mandarin. With a convenient location for transportation, located on the main road from Long Xuyen to Can Tho, the largest crocodile farm in Long Xuyen is an ideal An Giang tourist destination, especially for group sightseeing activities. , families often have children with them. Possessing an area of up to 33.2 hectares and being a common house, nurturing about 10,000 crocodiles of all types, Long Xuyen crocodile farm is considered one of five crocodile farms. crocodile farm Vietnam's largest. The crocodiles here are cared for and preserved according to an extremely modern technological process, ensuring cleanliness and extreme safety from the farm, handicraft products and even some types of farming. meat on the dining table. Currently, this crocodile kingdom is more than 20 years old and has been converted into a farm model combined with services and restaurants. Similar to other Long Xuyen tourist destinations, the farm is designed as a stopover model with both a crocodile farming area and an entertainment and food area with full entertainment and dining services. In particular, when visiting this interesting place, you can freely walk in the airy and fresh campus, with many seats to rest and admire the scenery after visiting the crocodile pond. If you have the opportunity to travel to the West and visit An Giang, don't miss the opportunity to admire the huge crocodiles with a rough, somewhat scary appearance but also extremely interesting and especially don't forget to experience countless Attractive fun and relaxation activities here. As soon as you enter the farm gate, visitors will admire a giant stone statue of a crocodile holding a sign with the words "Welcome to Crocodile" engraved on it. Long Xuyen" with an extremely friendly appearance as a lovely welcome for wildlife lovers, including crocodiles. After that, a large space, fresh and cool atmosphere will entertain you. The landscape of this area is beautiful and airy, not inferior to Phan Nam Farm or other ecological areas. In the West, there are Lan Vuong or Bay Thao tourist areas. Going deeper into the farm's grounds, you will be able to visit many main and secondary items here, including the large crocodile pond, followed by the restaurants, resorts, food courts, More specifically, in the crocodile farm, there are many wooden house-style structures with red lanterns, decorated with rockery located gracefully next to curved bridges and two rows of cool green trees. , lush, meticulously and carefully trimmed every day. Coming to the crocodile farm, you will see with your own eyes the large crocodile ponds. Each farming area has a lake in the middle and an empty lot around it creating an open space. Trees are planted alternately around ensures to create shade for the crocodiles and plays a role in cooling down when the weather is hot or the air is too hot. The sight of a huge crocodile, sometimes lying still and motionless like a stone statue, sometimes opening its eyes to glance around, sometimes making a commotion when it's time to eat and then falling asleep again... will make you find it extremely interesting. If you want to interact with crocodiles, you can buy tickets to experience the extremely interesting and equally adventurous crocodile fishing game. This activity is especially suitable for those who love thrills. More specifically, there is also a play area specifically for children on the grounds of Long Xuyen crocodile farm, so parents can freely bring their children. Come here to have fun, watch crocodiles and experience fun activities. Another plus point of this entertainment kingdom is that it has a spacious parking lot and is extremely convenient for tourists coming from far away. With all the above advantages, the crocodile kingdom welcomes thousands of domestic and foreign tourists to visit every year.

An Giang

From December to April

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Da Phuoc Cham Village

Traveling to An Giang, in addition to visiting Tra Su Melaleuca forest, visiting Ba Chua Xua temple... you should take advantage of visiting the Cham villages in Chau Doc. An Giang is a locality with many ethnic groups living in harmony for many generations, including Cham Muslims. This community often lives concentrated in villages, creating a unique cultural space. It is impossible not to mention Da Phuoc Cham Village. Da Phuoc Cham village (An Phu) was formed about 120 years ago, concentrated in Ha Bao 2 hamlet, along Highway 91C and located along the Hau river, adjacent to Con Tien bridge towards the center of An Phu district. Thanks to convenient transportation, since 1992, Da Phuoc Cham village has begun to develop tourism, becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Coming to Da Phuoc, visitors can not only admire the majestic mosques with their own eyes, but also understand more about the landscape and houses with their own architectural features, with decorative patterns and interiors typical of Da Phuoc. Cham people. Unlike the residents of Cham villages in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan, who have lived for a long time along the central coast, many Cham people in An Giang, due to many historical upheavals, migrated from Malaysia and Cambodia to live in the remote border regions. Hau river source. Over many generations, Cham people use Vietnamese and live no differently than Vietnamese people, but still maintain their national and religious identities. If you don't know in advance, walking on the streets of Cham Da Phuoc village, women wear Mat'ra scarves on their heads, men wear sarongs, and in the distance are mosques that make visitors think they are in... the Middle East. . Here there is Masjid Al Ehsan Mosque and Sunnah Mosque, two unique architectural works, built and restored very spaciously; is a place of religious activities of the Cham ethnic community. If there is time, especially every Friday, tourists will visit the mosque where believers pray, and learn about the beauty of Cham people's daily life through organized community cultural centers. The Cham people in Da Phuoc are "masters" of brocade weaving, famous everywhere for sewing, knitting, embroidering, and beading products on the traditional costumes of Muslim women with sophisticated patterns and motifs. Products always attract customers because of their unique beauty. When visiting Cham village, don't forget to buy brocade products from handbags, wallets, and scarves, which are very diverse and hand-woven by the people here. The prices of the items are also extremely cheap. Buying these items is a way to contribute funds to the people here, so people are encouraged to buy them as extremely meaningful gifts for family, relatives, and friends. Da Phuoc Cham village is most beautiful during the high water season, when water flows from across the border, there is immense water everywhere. The houses are all built on stilts, connected to each other by zigzag wooden bridges, perfect for portrait photos in the middle of the river. Da Phuoc people will take you on boats along the Hau River to visit. Unlike the fast-flowing rivers in the North and Central regions, the Hau River's watershed is flat, making it easy to travel to visit temples along the river. Visitors can also go through rafting villages to enjoy rustic dishes made from seafood. People are also very skillful at cooking with specialties like rich noodle soup, delicious bread... Located next to Highway 91C, more than a dozen kilometers from the Cambodian border, An Giang tourism industry has consciously built Da Phuoc Cham village as a stopover for tourists, bringing interesting experiences to visitors from near and far. . Da Phuoc Cham Village has 2 boat wharfs to serve visitors. Here brocade weaving looms are displayed, and there are 2 souvenir sales points that are traditional products bearing the cultural identity of ethnic minorities.

An Giang

From November to April

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Lake Latina

Latina Lake has recently become a popular tourist destination. With a peaceful and poetic natural landscape located in the middle of vast and majestic mountains and forests, the beauty of the lake becomes even more outstanding. Visitors coming here not only have the opportunity to admire the peaceful scenery, but can also participate in camping and experience the fresh space at the lake overnight. In particular, with an extremely "genuine" view, you can check-in with a unique background for yourself. Located right at the foot of Thien Cam Son mountain, the peaceful and poetic beauty makes this destination more attractive to visitors. many tourists. Here, you can not only explore natural beauty, but also comfortably participate in overnight camping to enjoy the fresh, cool atmosphere. Although the terrain is difficult, this place has not received much investment in tourism, but it still becomes a location with great attraction for tourists. According to local people, Latina Lake used to be called Da Lake and did not receive much attention. But when tourism in the An Giang area developed, someone discovered the beauty of the lake and posted it on travel groups. This is also the time to help this land become known and visited by many people. Because there has been no human intervention, the surrounding lake is quite wild, but exudes a very mysterious and interesting beauty. Besides, the cool, clear blue water surface of the lake is also a pure attraction that any tourist would enjoy experiencing. Not only can you easily admire the unique natural beauty, but you can also check in with an amazing view. Appearing at the foot of Cam Mountain, the beauty of the famous An Giang lake makes visitors surprised by its grandeur and a bit of romance. Surrounding the lake are steep cliffs like big walls, creating a separate world for this place and the outside. The combination of the image of a clear, windless lake surface and majestic mountain foothills and cool blue sky creates an impressive picture of nature. If you have the opportunity to travel to An Giang, you should prioritize visiting the lake in the afternoon. Because at this time the weather is quite cool, pleasant and convenient for checking in. Besides, you can come here to watch the sunset quietly, the image of streaks of sunlight creeping in and fading away at the end of the day will bring you an unforgettable experience. One of the activities offered is love and create attraction for this destination, which is checking in "virtual life" with extremely high quality background. You can freely choose the style and image model you like, depending on your creativity, you can create memorable "works" for visitors. To get beautiful and romantic photos, you should come in the afternoon, when there is still sunlight and a pleasant atmosphere. Besides, visitors can mix colors and combine outfits to get a more beautiful look for themselves. According to An Giang travel experience, overnight or day camping activities in Latina are very popular. . However, if you choose to spend the night, you should join a large group of people, because the location of this tourist destination is quite far from people's houses and can easily pose safety risks. Visitors can rent tents in Chau Doc city and bring them along for camping, because there are no shops around the lake area. In addition, you can also prepare pre-prepared food and drinks to make your trip more interesting. During overnight camping, you can comfortably sing and have fun without worrying about making noise. But you should avoid bathing in the lake at night, because the temperature is quite cold and can easily cause cramps. In addition to interesting experiences at the lake at the foot of the mountain, visitors can try to conquer Cam Mountain, 710m high above sea level. . Depending on each person's choice, they can experience conquering the road to the top of the mountain themselves, or sit on the cable car to admire the surrounding scenery. For young people who love to explore, the slightly difficult but interesting road route can be prioritized. The beauty of Cam Mountain is always one of the topics that many tourists are interested in. If you look from the top of the mountain, you can see the beauty of the rice fields, or the gentle carpet of wildflowers in the wind. All combine to create a very peaceful landscape, suitable for tourists to conquer and connect with nature. The beauty of Latina Lake is one of the impossible things when traveling to An Giang. Not only can you admire the natural beauty, but you can also experience exciting overnight camping activities.

An Giang

From November to April

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My Khanh mulberry garden

Located in Binh Hoa 2 hamlet, My Khanh commune, far from the city center. Long Xuyen, not far from "Mulberry Village", is a suitable address for those who want to travel to An Giang following an ecological model, immersing themselves in nature. The reason many people call it "Mulberry Village" is because in this My Khanh area, there are many households growing mulberry gardens to serve tourists. If you want to go to My Khanh mulberry gardens, visitors can conveniently get here by both road and river. From the direction of Long Xuyen, cross Ton Duc Thang Bridge (parallel to Quay Bridge), there will be a sign directing you to turn left to go to My Khanh, about 30 minutes more to arrive. Visiting My Khanh mulberry village, the first thing that impresses you is the vast mulberry trees appearing before your eyes. On the strawberry branches, the succulent plum-red berries make anyone fall in love. The freshness of the garden atmosphere and the pleasant aroma of ripe strawberries here make people feel comfortable, gentle and have a strange sense of peace. Coming here, you can freely pick mulberries and eat them on the spot. Mulberry is not only a delicious fruit, but also known as a nutritious fruit that brings many health and beauty benefits. According to oriental medicine, mulberry fruit is rich in nutrients, has the effect of nourishing the kidneys, nourishing blood, eliminating wind, eliminating thirst, benefiting internal organs, joints and bones, clearing blood, especially fresh mulberries can be mashed and applied to the face. mask, very good for facial skin... All mulberry trees are medicinal, have healing effects. In particular, you can also experience fishing, canoeing to visit the cool green garden, enjoy the fresh air of the island. Western river region. Enjoy strawberry wine, mulberry syrup, strawberry jam, cups of delicious, sweet, pure strawberry... and Western-style dishes at affordable prices, with friendly and enthusiastic service. To meet the needs of tourists, in addition to serving drinks made from mulberry fruit, the gardens also have food services, with country dishes; Build ponds on the pond for tourists to sit and play; canoeing, fishing and many other services. Besides, to meet the needs of many people when visiting, people here also organize direct food services right at the garden. Some gardens also build additional ponds on the pond so people can sit, row canoes to admire the scenery, fish, pick Sesbania flowers... In particular, you will enjoy a Sesbania Ganoderma fish hotpot. An Giang has a sweet, rich and attractive flavor right in people's homes. Some My Khanh Mulberry Gardens you can visit: Hai Thuan, Ut Tuan, Bay Nui... Among them, Hai Thuan is one of the most famous mulberry gardens in this land. This is considered one of the first strawberry gardens to develop a garden eco-tourism model in An Giang province. Compared to Da Lat mulberries, the mulberries here are smaller but sweeter and have more fruit, due to the soil having a lot of silt. Remember to buy some fresh mulberries or products made from mulberries as gifts for your loved ones. Strawberries are grown organically, ensuring food safety. In addition to growing mulberry trees, the gardens grow a variety of trees: red roses, jade grapefruit, green-skinned grapefruit, tangerines, longans, chrysanthemums... to serve the sightseeing needs of tourists. It can be said that My Khanh "mulberry village" is one of the ideal destinations for tourists to experience and enjoy fresh, quiet air when traveling to Long Xuyen.

An Giang

From January to April

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Ta Pa Lake

Located in the famous An Giang land, Ta Pa Lake is one of the unique Western tourist destinations that fascinates visitors. Possessing poetic beauty, with clear blue water that can be seen to the bottom, Ta Pa Lake is one of the interesting places to visit in the Western tour in general and An Giang tour in particular. Ta Pa Lake Pa is located in Tri Ton district, An Giang province, an attractive destination with beautiful natural landscapes and fresh air. Considered the "Tuyet Tinh Coc" of the Southwest region, Ta Pa Lake stands out with its blue water and majestic scenery of the surrounding mountains. Ta Pa Lake was formed from an old quarry, creating rows of undulating rocks and a calm water surface, reflecting the blue sky. Visiting here, Tay Tay tourists will be able to relax, enjoy the wild natural beauty, take souvenir photos and discover mysterious stories about this land. Not only is it an ideal tourist destination, Ta Pa Lake also brings peace, helping visitors temporarily leave the noise and bustle of urban life. The ideal time for you to visit Ta Pa Lake's calendar is the period from December to April, when the weather is dry and cool. During this period, the temperature ranges from 25°C to 30°C, very favorable for outdoor activities such as sightseeing, taking photos and exploring the landscape. The arrival of the dry season will help the surface of Ta Pa Lake to be clear and quiet, reflecting the blue sky and surrounding majestic mountains, creating a beautiful and poetic scene. The road in the dry season is also dry, not muddy or flooded, making it convenient for travel. In particular, if you travel to Ta Pa Lake around April, you will also have the opportunity to participate in traditional Khmer festivals, such as the Chol Chnam Thmay festival, and explore the unique culture of An Giang. .Ta Pa Lake has long been compared to the "Great Love Cup" of the Southwest region, an ideal destination for those who love the wild and peaceful beauty of nature. Ta Pa Lake not only impresses with its clear blue water but also with its unique landscape, combining mountains and lakes, creating a beautiful natural picture. Ta Pa Lake was formed from an old quarry, with rows of undulating rocks and calm water surface, bringing a mysterious and attractive beauty. The lake's water surface is clear and blue, reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains, creating a poetic and peaceful landscape. In particular, on beautiful sunny days, Ta Pa Lake looks like a giant mirror, reflecting the clouds, sky and mountains, making visitors on the Western tour feel like they are lost in paradise. The scenery around the lake is equally impressive with lush green grass, lush green trees, and chirping birds. When checking in here, visitors can immerse themselves in nature, relax, and enjoy the fresh and peaceful air. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to explore Ta Pa Pagoda, a Khmer pagoda located near the lake, with unique architecture and beautiful landscape. Ta Pa Lake - An Giang is truly a "Wonderful Cup" of the West, a place that brings memorable experiences and peaceful moments, immersed in beautiful nature.

An Giang

From December to April

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An Thanh flower village

More than 20 years old, An Thanh is not only a garden that provides ornamental flowers to the province every spring, but is also known as an ideal place to visit and take photos during Tet. With many years of growing and supplying flowers to serve the market in the province, the people here have turned this place into a typical traditional craft village of Cho Moi district - An Giang. Coming to the village, you will admire the beauty of blooming flowers, boats bustling back and forth on the gentle Hau River and hear people here talk about flower growing here. Just like at Soai So Lake, you can go to An Thanh flower village at any time because ornamental flowers here are grown all year round. Thanks to the advantage of being located right next to the Hau River and the pleasant climate, the village grows many types of flowers, all of which are lush and colorful. However, if you want to see and capture the most beautiful flower season, come to the flower village in spring. That is also the time when households here are busy preparing and caring for the best quality flower bushes to take to spring markets in the province. Therefore, if you come here in the spring, you will not only enjoy the most beautiful beauty of the flowers but also immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the people in the village. With a history of more than 20 years, An Thanh flower village is one of the typical traditional craft villages of Cho Moi district. This place provides many types of flowers for the market in the province, especially during Tet. Thanks to the flower growing area of up to 2 hectares of more than 30 households, flowers are always enough to supply localities in the province. An Thanh flower village is the place where many types of flowers bloom, colorful and full of life. The village mainly grows popular flower varieties that are popular for display during Tet such as chrysanthemums, marigolds, roses, auspicious flowers, periwinkle flowers... The flowers here are taken from Sa Dec flower village and flower city. The most famous in Vietnam - Da Lat (Lam Dong). Thanks to its location on the banks of the Hau River, people in An Thanh flower village have advantages in terms of irrigation, care and transportation of flowers for consumption. Households completely grow their own flowers and sell them without intermediaries, so prices are mostly very soft, reasonable and affordable for those who come to visit. An Thanh flower village mostly supplies the Tet flower market in Long Xuyen city. At the same time, flower growers here all have lots to sell during Tet at Long Xuyen spring market. Not only famous for its typical traditional craft village, An Thanh also attracts young people from near and far because of its colorful beauty. The fresh colors of the blooming flowers. Because this place mainly grows flowers for Tet, every flower color is colorful and full of vitality. There are beautiful flower beds as a background, ensuring your photo shoots will be bright and extremely eye-catching. In addition, the highlight of the colorful flower background is the lyrical and poetic scene typical of the An Giang river region. The clear blue water and the bustling boats passing by add vitality to this place and your photos as well.

An Giang

From November to March

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Ta Pa field

Ta Pa field is located at the foot of Ta Pa and Co To mountains, about 1km from Tri Ton town, in Nui To commune, Tri Ton district, An Giang province. Ta Pa field is considered the most unique field in the Mekong Delta, thanks to the "work farming" practice of the Khmer people. Khmer farmers often gather together to work on one field after another when plowing. Nearing the harvest season, the fields will turn into many vibrant colors: the smooth green color of rice in the field, the pale yellow color of rice that has just sprouted, the bright yellow color of rice about to be harvested, the yellow color of rice that has just sprouted. full of seeds from the fields in harvest season, and also the dark brown and patchy color of jagged, lonely stubble... The freshness and coolness of the air here, along with the towering rows of palm trees, around the fields, All blend together to create a vivid, dreamy countryside picture. With the captivating beauty of Ta Pa rice fields, this will surely be a great destination on your An Giang travel itinerary. Ta Pa Field is one of the most famous tourist destinations in An Giang. This destination attracts tourists all year round, both during rice growing season and during harvest. Admiring the colored squares in Ta Pa field in any season, visitors can feel the beauty like a watercolor painting between the charming mountain scenery and the rustic scene of farmers in the fields. According to An Giang travel experience, Ta Pa fields are most beautiful from September to early November, because at this time the rice is in harvest season, so you will admire the brilliant scenery of yellow and green colors of the fields. The fields from the time they bloom until they are harvested. In November, the Ta Pa rice fields begin a new crop, so the entire scene here is dyed a vast green color, making the beauty of this place even more interesting. much more flavorful. Besides, this is the time when water from the upstream of the Mekong River flows over the mounds, covering the green rice fields, reflecting the blue sky, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. Along with that, if you come at dawn or afternoon, you can see the space filled with color in the middle of the rice fields, with the gentle sunlight of the sun, promising to help you get great photos. beautiful here. And perhaps Ta Pa is most attractive when sunset falls, the sun glows red behind the mountains, and the shadows of palm trees fall long on the rice fields. Looming in the fields, there are farmers returning home from work. The people appear so beautiful, so respectful, the diligent farmers who make white rice grains, every day they sell their faces to the earth and their backs to the sky, but they are always optimistic and love life, always full of strength. living. The rustic features of those farmers with their hands and feet covered in mud make the picture of the countryside more beautiful and lively. Ta Pa Lake is a destination that should not be missed in the journey to explore Tri Ton land. This place is famous for its clear blue lake that can be seen down to the bottom. On beautiful sunny days under the clear blue water of the lake you can see layers of moss and water grass at the bottom of the lake. On the mountain there is also Ta Pa Pagoda, one of the popular attractions for tourists coming to this land. The Khmer Buddhist temple is located near the top of the mountain, offering a peaceful atmosphere and panoramic views of the rice fields below. On the way to visit Ta Pa, visitors can stop at Van Giao Tinh Bien brocade weaving village to see how Khmer people create their costumes. Visitors can buy textile products such as handkerchiefs and dresses right at the craftsmen's homes for prices ranging from 50,000 VND to several hundred thousand VND. All stages are handmade, with completely natural materials.

An Giang

From September to November

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Purple Periwinkle Field

In recent years, people in Phu Tan district, An Giang have started growing periwinkle trees to provide raw materials for Oriental medicine pharmacies, but accidentally created beautiful and brilliant flower fields. Purple periwinkle is known as a wild plant, but depending on natural conditions, the plant will have different medicinal properties. Every day, the Purple Periwinkle Fields attract thousands of people to visit and take photos. Most of these flower gardens do not charge a fee and are also guided enthusiastically like the personalities of the people in the West. The Purple Periwinkle Field usually blooms in the months leading up to Tet and lasts until the end of March. This is the ideal time for you to visit this place. Besides, the time from 7 am to 10 am is also the time when this flower blooms most beautifully. Under the gentle sunlight of early morning, the periwinkle flowers become fresh and bright. Come to Phu Hung commune, ask about the periwinkle fields, from the elderly to children, everyone knows and feels proud. Because indeed, the periwinkle flower fields here are no less beautiful than the flower fields in far away Da Lat. The periwinkle fields of people in Phu Hung commune are also very colorful. Standing far away on the village road, it is not difficult to see all the white, red, pink, and pink lotus colors of the periwinkle flower field. All those colors, blended together, make the periwinkle flower field of Phu Hung commune become more beautiful, eye-catching and attractive. For young people, periwinkle flowers are purple, pink, Red and white are a great backdrop for sparkling, poetic photos. The best time of day to take photos is early morning. At that time, the sun rose over the flower field, shining with soft rays of sunlight at the beginning of the day, creating an impressive scene. Note that you must preserve the flower beds, do not step on them or break branches to create styles! With the "one job, two jobs" model of periwinkle flower fields, one person will pass it on to the other, to neighboring communes. planted in the form of intercropping, specialized farming, gradually expanding the area. There are no fees to visit or take photos in the flower fields. You can combine your trip to explore attractions in Phu Tan such as: Tan Trung Lake Ecotourism Area, An Hoa Tu, Tran Van Thanh Chanh Co Palace , Ngoc Thai Mulberry Garden and don't forget to enjoy typical local delicacies: Banh xeo, banh khot, grilled snakehead fish with salt and chili, grilled chicken with salt... Currently, the periwinkle flower field in Phu Tan district is not in full bloom, but it's enough to check in virtually this Tet! If this Tet holiday, you still don't have a place to spend spring, try visiting this periwinkle flower field! Surely that is also an interesting suggestion for you, your family and friends!

An Giang

From December to March

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Palmyra fields

Coming to An Giang, you will have the opportunity to roam on the road with rows of green palm trees, rising high among the vast rice fields, creating a poetic and peaceful scene, captivating the hearts of tourists. Wandering through the fields of the two mountainous districts of Tri Ton and Tinh Bien (An Giang), visitors cannot help but be surprised by the vast fields of palm trees. Dubbed the "Da Lat of the West", coming to Tinh Bien district (An Giang), visitors will not only enjoy the fresh, cool atmosphere, but also discover many majestic and poetic landscapes. . Palmyra field in Tinh Bien is one of the outstanding destinations of the Southwest region, famous for its simple, poetic and equally attractive beauty. The tall palm trees rising in the middle of the green fields create a beautiful natural picture. Palm trees are not only used for raw materials to make palm sugar but also have cultural and ecological value. Products from palm trees such as sugar, wine and specialty dishes have become unique characteristics of this land. With beautiful mountain scenery and rows of palm trees, the scenery here becomes idyllic and friendly, with a Western feel. Besides, the palm tree is often a symbolic image, reminiscent of traditional cultural values, creating a unique attraction for tourists when coming to the Mekong Delta. In the early days of October, the palmyra fields are covered with the lush green of rice fields. Palm trees stand tall in the middle of the field. In addition, people's activities, from rice fields to roadside palm trees, create a lively and close picture. For a long time, the Bay Nui area of Tinh Bien town and Tri Ton district has been known as a place where many palm trees are grown. This endemic plant is very drought-resistant, but produces the most honeydew during drought months, bringing economic benefits to people. From jaggery flowers, people create a delicious sugar flavor. Today, palm sugar is not only sold domestically, but also exported to demanding markets, such as Australia, Japan, Korea... An Giang palm fields are considered the symbol and soul of this land. If you are passionate about photography, you must definitely visit here. In addition to the stretching palm trees, there is also a heart-shaped palm tree standing out among the green rice fields. The image of palm trees is very familiar to An Giang people. Palmyra juice is extracted from the palm fruit. Palmyra water is milky white, fragrant, fatty, without adding sugar or ice, it still feels cool and adds many vitamins and minerals. Drinking the sweet water from the palm tree is very good. You can see sidewalk cafes selling palmyra water anywhere in An Giang. Remember not to miss this delicious refreshment when you come here. In An Giang, palm trees are chosen by people to make many dishes. In particular, visitors should not miss the greasy, delicious palm beef cake typical of this place. The most famous palm beef cake is made by the Cham people in Tan Chau and Chau Giang regions. To make palmyra beef cake, it is very elaborate. People take the pulp of the old palmyra fruit, pound it, take the water, mix it with rice flour and palm sugar, steam it until it is golden brown and light and spongy, it is delicious to eat, steamed. guide. In addition, with three ingredients: water, sugar, palm fruit rice, local people also prepare cool snacks such as sweet soup, cakes, sponge cakes or jelly powder. Palm sugar is the most famous specialty in An Giang. Traveling to An Giang, tourists should not miss this palm sugar dish. With a mild sweet taste, it is packed into small round cakes or stored in jars. There are many types of palm sugar after processing such as lump sugar and liquid sugar. Palm sugar is suitable for making cakes, making sweet soup or as a seasoning in meals.

An Giang

From August to November

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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. .

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