Travel guide: Vinh Long Province

Not too modern like Saigon, not too old-fashioned like An Giang. Vinh Long tourist attractions still have a way to attract travel enthusiasts in their way. Immediately explore this interesting land through useful travel tips for Vinh Long that Indochina Charm Tours will list below!

 

When Is The Best Time To Visit?

There is an assortment of months in the year when the Mekong is regarded as with a rainy season and flood does occur. However, the rain might well arrive in the form of an mid-day shower, albeit heavy, with the rest of the day being more dry. The driest months go from October around to May and that’s regarded as large season. Nevertheless many undertake Vietnam travel right around the year as long as you’re prepared for some rain it is no real issue.

 

How To Get To Vinh Long?

The bus services from Ho Chi Minh City and rear are regular through the day. Overseas visitors can fly directly into and out from the City. The railroad system is good from there to the rest of the nation. People on Vietnam tour deals might have everything arranged for them.

 

Things To See And Do In Vinh Long?

Vinh Long might not be a familiar name to foreigners as other Mekong Delta provinces do. Its charming beauty still awaits people’s exploration. So, what to do during a Vinh Long Vietnam tour?

Often, Vinh Long is included in the day trip itinerary to the Mekong Delta from Saigon such as the 2-day Cai Be – Vinh Long discovery and the like. The followings are the must-try activities that you shouldn’t forget to experience while in Vinh Long. 

1. An Binh Island

An Binh is a top choice among many domestic and international tourists looking for a tropical getaway. You will have an opportunity to contemplate the gentle beauty from natural landscapes and discover the uniqueness of indigenous people.

Hiring a small boat to float on the system of the interlaced river, you find yourself lost in the fruit orchards with both sides of deep blue rows of willow. The soil here is very fertile and populous with fresh water which benefits many types of fruit such as rambutan, mango, longan, durian, and sapodilla, etc. Coming here, all the noise, hurry and bustle of the urban life will be dispelled to be replaced by the smooth, soft and comfortable feelings from watching peaceful sceneries in the countryside water. There are some suggested gardens for tourists to come such as Mr. Sau Giao garden, Mr. Muoi Day’s house on stilts, Mr. Hai Hoang ancient house. Besides, tourists can also find other gardens to relax under ‘homestay’ tourism. For example, Mr. Nam Thanh homestay, Mr. Tam Tien homestay, Mr. Ba Linh homestay, etc. Here, the hosts are very willing to invite you to have a meal with typical dishes of water regions such as fried gourami with pieces of fish rolling with basil, star fruit, banana dipped in chili garlic fish sauce, crispy fried spring rolls, etc. and live with the friendly and hospitable locals.

 

2. Brickyard

The traditional village of making pottery and brick burning stretching over 30km, nestled on the romantic Co Chien stream of Vinh Long city, Long Ho district. And Mang Thit is also a place not to be missed when coming to this land. The Red Kingdom is the title given by folk to Vinh Long land, a long-standing trade village. It one of the largest localities with the largest brick kilns and handicrafts in the Mekong Delta. There are nearly 1000 brick production facilities located closely, but over time, the brick kingdom is no longer the same. But remains the nostalgia, the moss, the remains of the ancient city still have a strange attraction.

 

3. Temple Of Literature

Vinh Long not only has sweet fruits but also is a land of great people. Besides the Western river garden tourist style. Visitors will visit the relic Van Thanh Temple, Vinh Long Temple. It’s located on the bank of Long Ho River (in Ward 4- Vinh Long City). This is one of the first three sacred shrines built in the South with Van Thanh Temple of Bien Hoa (in Dong Nai province) and Van Thanh Temple (present-day Saigon).

Here, visitors will enjoy the peace, cool, relax the spirit, admire the ancient architecture. It’s one of the best way to learn more about the culture and history of the Vietnamese people and show their sincerity grateful to the predecessors.

 

4. Vinh Sang Eco-Tourism Area

If you ask a place for collective entertainment in Vinh Long, probably many people will show you to Vinh Sang eco-tourism area. Vinh Sang farm has a triangular shape with a prime point of one side-lying on the banks of the Co Chien River, opposite Vinh Long city.

Perhaps nowhere outside this tourist area allows you to admire many rare animals. Such as bears, goats, pelicans, python, mangrove, star deer, boar, pink-cheeked gibbons, monkeys, peacocks, chickens. Especially in Vinh Sang, the crocodile farming area of ​​about 200m2 will be a paradise for those who like strong feelings.

Possessing such unique points, the resort still creates a feeling of closeness like a real Southern garden. The spacious and open space is extremely suitable for fun “wild”: grass slide, try shooting skills, kick cock, throwing balls, blindfolded ostrich feathers, winning fishing … If you do not like noise, solo travellers can enjoy the feeling of peace in the fishing huts.

 

5. Tra On Floating Market

If you want to learn about the cultural characteristics of the people of Vinh Long, go to Tra On floating market. About 250m from Tra On, the floating market downstream of the Hau River. It’s length of over 300m, often meeting according to the country so the big country is crowded.

Tra On Floating Market is like a wholesale market that distributes agricultural products to many other small markets in the province. Therefore, even if you visit the market at any time of the day, you will see a bustle of boats.

 

Where to stay in Vinh Long?

As mentioned above, Vinh Long tends to be included in the day trip itinerary, travelers often choose to stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Here there are first-class hotels with high-end amenities and top-notch services, ensuring you will have a comfortable stay. For those wanting to get served with the luxurious service, this can’t be a better choice to opt for. 

Still, many people who are eager to get exposed to the local life choose to have a farm stay with the host family in Vinh Long Vietnam. There are several homestays in An Binh Island and other tourist attractions, allowing travelers to stay there overnight. There’s no big hotel there, just the normal traditional southwestern house with a lovely host family. Not only can you sleep over there but you can also join their meals or follow them to do the farm works. It’s a kind of eco-tourism, so if you love to harmonize with nature as well as get closer to the villagers, go for this option..

 

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