Ben Tre
Located 85 km from Ho Chi Minh City and accessible via the Rach Mieu Bridge, Ben Tre continues to be a popular destination in the Mekong Delta for international travelers. Known as the Coconut Land of Vietnam, the province is famous for its coconut palms and a wide variety of coconut-based products.
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In addition to its iconic coconuts, Ben Tre is celebrated for its abundant orchards, providing a rich variety of tropical fruits including rambutan and mangosteen. This makes it one of the most fruitful provinces in Vietnam, rivaling the more well-known Dong Nai Province.
Historically significant, Ben Tre was a pivotal site during the Dong Khoi revolution. It is also recognized as the birthplace of Scholar Nguyen Dinh Chieu, a revered blind intellectual and notable figure in the resistance against French colonialism in Vietnam. The legacy of these significant events is honored and preserved, serving as a testament to the local community’s enduring spirit and anti-war sentiments.
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Reflecting its rich agricultural heritage, the cuisine of Ben Tre prominently features coconut as a key ingredient in many dishes, delighting food enthusiasts from around the globe.
To explore more about this captivating province, visit our Ben Tre Destination Guide.
Soc Trang
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Tien Giang
Tien Giang province, with its Cai Be district, is famous for the boisterous economy on the float. As such, the land is full of docks where goods come and go and the trading activities happen directly on the water.
Can Tho
The only city to be administered by the country, Can Tho City is pretty much the urban face of the Mekong Delta Region.
