If you want the experience of living with the local people in the Mekong Delta and enjoy learning about the Buddhism in Vietnam, you should not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda - a great, ancient pagoda in My Tho, Tien Giang Province.
Vinh Trang Pagoda is recognized as a national historical and cultural relic by the government. This pagoda is in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees surrounded such as ornamental tree gardens, ancient trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful and fresh atmosphere. Besides, the architecture of the pagoda is a combination of Asian and European architecture, creating a splendid beauty, solemnity, but purity.
Binh Duong Province is located in the eastern part of the south of Vietnam, with the town of Thu Dau Mot only 30 km far from Ho Chi Minh City. Whenever thinking about this promising land, Vietnamese people hardly forget the traditional craft villages with pottery kilns spreading all over the province. Because they not only help preserve the local traditional craft, but also contribute to developing the economy in the area. There are now 125 pottery producers operating more than 500 kilns in Binh Duong province, in which, Dai Hung Pottery Kiln is not only known as one of the unique kilns but also attracting tourists from many countries.
Ba Den mountain is a historical heritage, well-known for its charming sceneries and many Tay Ninh legendary tales. It is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia (986km), a symbol of the local people.
Coc Lake is an ecological tourist site attracts a great number of tourists from the region all year round thanks to its thermal springs and beautiful unique landscapes.
For tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, it takes only three hours by roadway to the “hot swamp,” as locals like to call it, is located in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Cuc Phuong National Park is in Ninh Binh Province of Vietnam. Cuc Phuong National Park is Vietnam’s largest national park and one of the most important sites for biodiversity in the country. It is homes to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. The park can be visited from Hanoi as a day trip or visitors can stay at the park’s lodging for a longer stay. Visiting the park is a terrific opportunity to get a close look at Vietnam’s nature and fees generated from tourism help protect the parks wildlife and improve the local economy. The best time of the year to visit the park is during the dry season, from November to February.
Hoi An town is situated on the Thu Bon River’s bank. This picturesque town is a wonder, a beautiful sample of a Southeast Asian trading port straight out of the 15th century. Hoi An has something for every kind of traveler: UNESCO Heritage sites, custom tailoring, un spoilt beaches, gourmet restaurants and much more.