Vinh
Long
Delta town of Vinh Long is located between Tien Giang and Hau Giang
rivers, 136km from Ho Chi Minh City. Vinh Long is a core area in
the Mekong delta, and is an interesting destination. There is a
cathedral in town, The richly stocked and well-ordered Vinh Long
market is on Hung Dao Vuong Street, Cao Dai church is not far from
the second bridge leading into town. One can take boat cruise along
the shady canals surrounded by islets of Binh Hoa Phuoc to discover
tropical fruit orchards and bonsai gardens. Cai Be floating market
is a great place to witness the peaceful lives of people on the
Mekong River.
An Binh-Binh Hoa Phuoc River Island emerges from the middle of
the Tien River, just opposite to the town of Vinh Long. The island
consists of four villages with some attractions such as Mr. Sau
Giao’s flower garden, Mr. Muoi Day’s Stilt house, Mr. Hai Hoang’s
old house. One can have meals, stay overnight in these houses.
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