Travel Guide: Bac Lieu province

Coming to Bac Lieu, what people can easily feel is a city dressed in bustle and abundance. But few people know that this land famous for its luxury hobby has had to go through with many ups and downs and events.

General information

Bac Lieu is a new land of tourism in the Southwest region, blessed by nature with favorable rain and wind. This is also the land of cultural convergence of three ethnic groups Kinh - Hoa - Khmer. It is expressed through unique cultural works, creating its own beauty. In addition to visiting tourist attractions in Bac Lieu, this place also has an extremely rich cuisine. Due to the interference of 3 ethnic groups, you will enjoy many delicious dishes when traveling to Bac Lieu.

The ideal time to travel to Bac Lieu

The weather in the Southwest region always has 2 distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. Each season, Bac Lieu has its own beauty, moreover the attractions are mostly monuments, gardens, etc. So you can go at any time of the year.

However, you should travel to Bac Lieu in the 8th lunar month. Because this is the time when the longan garden is in the harvest season. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the bunch of sweet, fruit-laden longan. In addition, in October of the lunar calendar, Ok Om Bok festival is held, one of the three major festivals of the year of the Khmer.

How to get to Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu is a coastal province in the Mekong Delta, the southernmost land of Vietnam. Currently, Bac Lieu has not developed an airport. Therefore, visitors from far away can choose to land at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Can Tho or Ca Mau. Then you will travel by bus to get there. Those who live nearby should choose by motorbike, to be more self-sufficient in time. And you can move to the places you want to visit.

What to do in Bac Lieu tourism? Summary of the most famous tourist attractions in Bac Lieu

1. Bac Lieu Wind Power Field - Bac Lieu's beautiful scenery cannot be ignored 

Bac Lieu Wind Power Field is the place where clean electric energy is produced in Vietnam. This is also the first wind power project in Vietnam. The large white propellers are nearly 80m above the ground, it rotates evenly in the wind, making many visitors excited. When you come to the wind field, you will have extremely shimmering pictures. Anyone who has the opportunity to come to Bac Lieu must visit this place once and take photos.

2. Prince of Bac Lieu House

Bac Lieu Prince House was built in the early twentieth century, according to French architecture. This place was considered the most prestigious house in the South of Vietnam at that time. Visitors come here in addition to visiting the architecture and historical artifacts. But I also heard about the life of the richest man in the South at that time. When you come here, you will know why he is famous for the anecdote of "burning money like paper".

3. Nha Mat amusement park

Nha Mat amusement park has become a familiar place for tourists in recent years. It is located right on the coast of Bac Lieu, with many bathing areas for adults and children. With the wave system, visitors will feel like they are immersed in the real blue sea. In addition, this place also has many other projects such as: green campus, multi-purpose stage, high-class resort, food court, many attractive games

4. Visiting Mother Nam Hai Statue

Mother Nam Hai Statue is the most prominent architectural - cultural - spiritual work in Bac Lieu. This is a temple located close to the sea built on an area of ​​25,000m2. The statue of Mother Nam Hai is 11m high and built with its face facing the sea. The statue of Mother Nam Hai also means protection for the children who go out to catch fish to return safely. Every year, this place also attracts thousands of tourists to visit and pray.

5. Vinh Hung Ancient Tower 

Vinh Hung Ancient Tower dates from the 9th century, is an ancient architectural monument of the Khmer people in the South. This place is recognized as a national architectural and artistic monument preserved in the West. Ancient Tower is the architecture of the Oc Eo culture, which is still strange. On the stele next to the tower, there is an inscription in Sanskrit inscribed in the time of King Yacocar-Man. Visit Vinh Hung Ancient Tower. Visitors have the opportunity to learn more about the golden age of Oc Eo culture in this area.

6. Composer Cao Van Lau memorial area

Composer Cao Van Lau memorial area is the final resting place of Da Co Hoai Lang author famous in the South. In 1997, the memorial area was recognized as a provincial historical relic. Here, visitors are introduced to his background, career, and artistic development from Da Co village. Visitors also have the opportunity to visit for free the galleries of pictures of costumes, musical instruments, wax models of Don ca tai tu...

7. Ghositaram Temple of the Khmer

Ghositaram temple in Bac Lieu is a religious spiritual work built in 1860. With bold design style of Khmer architecture. This is considered one of the most beautiful Theravada Buddhist seasons of the Khmer ethnic group. The pagoda consists of many characteristic areas such as: main hall, monks, lecture hall, stupa, an sa, etc. Beside the pagoda, there is a prominent main hall that shows up brilliantly with the characteristic red - yellow tones. When you come here, you will have a place to check-in, live a super shimmering virtual life.

8. Bac Lieu salt field

Salt fields have become a feature of Bac Lieu province. The salt fields of Bac Lieu are divided by people into cells, rows, running straight. This place is one of the famous scenes in the photography world. And has also received many awards at home and abroad. When you come here, you will easily get great photos.

9. Bac Lieu Bird Park 

Bird Park is the nesting place of many water birds, typically le le, storks, herons, cauldrons, storks, storks, etc. Birds often gather in the rainy season from May to October. Coming to Bac Lieu bird garden, the most interesting thing is standing on a high watchtower with treetops to admire the scenery. This is also a place for you to admire a rich flora and fauna population and biodiversity. Here, hundreds of species of birds live, you can learn and have amazing bird photos here.

10. Ancient longan garden 

The Southwest region is the land of specialty fruit trees. In Bac Lieu, the most famous is the longan garden. Visiting the ancient longan garden, visitors will be surprised to see the longan stumps like old trees and the shady garden. Currently, this hundred-year-old longan garden is very airy, has a large area, suitable for camping, picnicking and resting.

11. Tac Say Church

Tac Say church has become a destination that attracts many religious believers. This place is associated with the story of Truong Buu Diep's father. The priest is considered a saint because of his divine nature, sacrificing for religion to save the parishioners. Tac Say Church is a cathedral with an extremely strange and unique 3-storey structure: the first floor is a place for guests to rest, the 2nd and 3rd floors to celebrate Mass with a very spacious and decorated lobby. 

12. Xiem Can Pagoda

As one of the typical Khmer temple in Bac Lieu. Xiem Can Pagoda was built in the 19th century on an area of ​​50,000 m². The temple has a majestic appearance with sophisticated details in architecture. You will be amazed by the unique textures, patterns, or sculptural lines. The temple follows Theravada Buddhism and worships Shakyamuni Buddha. This is an important place in the spiritual and cultural activities of the Khmer people when traveling to Bac Lieu.

13. Cao Van Lau Theater - Bac Lieu tourist destination

This place is known as the cradle of Southern Don Ca Tai Tu. Famous for the song Da Co Hoai Lang by the late musician Cao Van Lau - who was honored and commemorated through the Cao Van Lau theater project. Bac Lieu designed Cao Van Lau theater with a very unique model of three conical hats. As everyone knows, the hat is the symbol of Southern culture. This is also how people show their gratitude and respect to the late musician Cao Van Lau.

14. Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple

Previously the temple was made of simple leaves, to worship the gods. All the architecture of the temple has historical value and is over 100 years old. Phuoc Duc ancient temple has been recognized as a national historical relic. Visitors can come to the temple to learn more about spiritual cultures when traveling to Bac Lieu.

15. Dia Mau Cung (Ba Pagoda)

With fishermen in each part of the country, they all have cultural and spiritual beliefs. individual. Bac Lieu is also home to many spiritual sites in the West. When traveling to Bac Lieu, you should look for temples to understand more of the culture here. Dia Mau Cung is a place to worship her with many mysterious spiritual stories. The architecture of the pagoda is very unique with extremely sophisticated sculptures.

Notes you need to know when traveling to Bac Lieu - Bac Lieu travel experience

  • You should ask the price before shopping or using the service.

  • Actively choose modest and polite clothes if you plan to visit sacred areas such as pagodas, communal houses, temples, shrines....

  • You should bring a phone or camera with a full battery because there will be many beautiful places to check-in.

  • When traveling, you should bring your personal medicine with you just in case.

  • If you go on your own, you should learn carefully the tourist destination of Bac Lieu to make the trip more convenient.

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