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Explore Ben Tre: Insider Tips for an Unforgettable Journey
1. Ben Tre - An Alluring Destination in the Southwest of Vietnam
Insider Tips for Exploring Ben Tre: Unlocking the Wonders
Insider Tips for Ben Tre Travel: Unveiling the Charms
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2. Best Time to Visit Ben Tre
Ben Tre, nestled in the tropical climate near the equator, experiences consistent and moderate temperatures throughout the year, unaffected by polar winds. The mild and stable weather allows you to explore Ben Tre during any season.
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Immerse yourself in the festive air and explore folk culture by visiting Ben Tre during traditional festivals such as the Revolutionary Tradition Festival (January 17th in the Gregorian calendar), Ky Yen Festival (March 18th and 19th in the lunar calendar), Cau Bong Festival (November 10th in the lunar calendar), Nguyen Dinh Chieu Festival (July 1st in the lunar calendar), Nghinh Ong Festival (April and June in the lunar calendar), and more.
3. How to Travel to Ben Tre?
If you're coming from the North or Central regions, fly to Saigon. Then, use other means of transportation or pre-book a shuttle from Saigon to Ben Tre. You can book flights to Saigon on Mytour with popular routes such as:
Insider Tips for Ben Tre Travel: Unlocking the Wonders
For a convenient and safe option, taking a bus is a viable choice, especially during the hot summer months. From Saigon, you can catch a bus from the Mien Tay bus station to Ben Tre bus station. From there, you can take a taxi, Grab, or rent a motorbike to explore the tourist attractions. Many families from Saigon and nearby provinces choose to travel by family car, tourist bus, or rent a self-driving car. Travelers from the North or Central regions often fly to Saigon and then travel from Saigon to Ben Tre using the aforementioned methods.
In Ben Tre, the most suitable means of transportation is a taxi or motorbike. The year-round cool climate of the coconut land makes motorbike rental an exciting experience. You can rent a motorbike directly at your accommodation or ask the hotel staff to arrange a rental for you.
Young adventurers prefer exploring the beauty of the road on motorbikes.
4. Accommodation Tips for Ben Tre Travel
You can rent accommodations ranging from budget to luxury right in the city center. Depending on your needs and budget, you can opt for resorts or 3 to 5-star hotels. Some highly-rated lodging options include:
Stay in Ben Tre city for easy access to tourist attractions @webdulich
If you want to save costs, you can grab deals from the 17 Ben Tre hotels currently on promotion at Mytour. Booking early will significantly save you room expenses for your trip!
5. Interesting Places to Visit in Ben Tre
One thing everyone planning a trip to Ben Tre wants to know is the interesting tourist spots. Ben Tre boasts many attractions, and here are some suggestions just for you:
Cu Lao Minh
Cu Lao Minh is one of the three large islets forming Ben Tre province. If Ben Tre is known as the 'land of coconuts,' then Cu Lao Minh is the place with the most coconut trees. Here, you can visit two famous historical sites: the ancient house of Mrs. Huong Liem (Dai Dien commune) and the Snake Temple (Dinh Thuy). Additionally, when you visit Cu Lao Minh, don't miss the culinary paradise in Thach Phu district to enjoy delicious seafood such as clams, blood cockles, crabs, mantis shrimp, and more.
Tourist Area Làng Bè
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After a joyful period of exploration, indulge in the flavors of Mekong Delta cuisine with Ben Tre's specialties such as coconut core salad with chili salt dip, river prawn hotpot, grilled chicken with chili salt, deep-fried elephant ear fish, grilled coconut worm, and more. The serene and peaceful ambiance of Làng Bè helps travelers shed their everyday worries.
Tourist Area Làng Bè is one of the most attractive destinations @dulicbentre
Fruit Garden Cái Mơn
The name “Cái Mơn” is derived from the Khmer language, where “Cái” means a large creek and “Mơn” is a variation of the word “Mum,” signifying honey. The region is known as Cái Mơn because it has been home to various fruit orchards, including fragrant and sweet fruits like pomelos, longans, oranges, durians, and more, attracting bees for honey production throughout the year.
When you visit, you'll have the opportunity to experience harvesting and enjoying fresh fruits right in the orchard. If you love longans, it's best to visit in February or March. Meanwhile, durians, sweet oranges, pomelos, and guavas usually ripen in May and June.
Experience fruit harvesting and tasting at the orchard @luhanhviet
Ecotourism in Cồn Quy
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Here, you will indulge in tasting fruits in the orchard while immersing yourself in the melodies of traditional Don ca tai tu music, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What could be more tranquil than sitting on a boat gently drifting along the river, admiring the lush and vibrant greenery?
Cồn Quy with its serene beauty attracts a multitude of tourists @baobentre
Vàm Hồ Bird Sanctuary
Vàm Hồ Bird Sanctuary is an exceptional ecological area, representing the unique mangrove forest ecosystem of the Mekong Delta, with high biological value. Covering an area of over 67 hectares, this bird sanctuary is home to more than 120 rare bird species, such as storks, herons, cormorants, grey-faced buzzards, white-rumped shamas, and various wild animals including pythons, snakes, squirrels, civets, bats, and monitor lizards.
It is recommended to visit Vàm Hồ from around October to April when birds begin to gather here for breeding. By August, they fly to other places. Exploring Vàm Hồ, you will navigate through lush and vibrant forests echoing with the melodies of birds; traverse precarious bamboo bridges or recline on a hammock swaying gently, inhaling the fresh air of the Ba Lai River.
Vàm Hồ Bird Sanctuary is an extraordinary ecosystem with high biological value @dulich.vn
6. Delicious dishes to try when traveling to Ben Tre
Ben Tre's Coconut Rice
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Coconut rice is a specialty unique to Ben Tre @collected
Coconut Worms
During the breeding season, coconut worms often choose healthy coconut trees to lay their eggs. The eggs hatch into larvae, which then feed on coconut hearts for survival. Locals have to put in a lot of effort to find plump coconut worms. There are many dishes prepared from coconut worms, such as marinated coconut worms, grilled coconut worms, fried coconut worms, steamed coconut worms with sticky rice, and coconut worm porridge.
The traditional dish of grilled coconut worms over open flames in the Southern region was once offered to the Nguyen dynasty court, during the reign of Empress Tu Du and Queen Nam Phuong. Today, this dish is a choice for culinary enthusiasts.
Coconut worms are the choice of food enthusiasts @afamily
Sour Soup with Needlefish Buds
As water recedes in the Dong Thap Muoi region, places downstream like Ben Tre begin to savor the delicious sour soup with needlefish buds. The early-season needlefish buds are sweet, and the early-season needlefish has tender and fatty meat. The broth is subtly sour with tamarind, creating a delightful taste. Seasoned with the perfect blend of spices and topped with aromatic spring onions and cilantro, it leaves an unforgettable impression after just one taste.
You must visit Ben Tre during the right season to indulge in this delicacy @daubepviet
Coconut Worm Salad with Shrimp and Meat
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Coconut Core Salad with Shrimp and Meat is the perfect appetizer to start your meal @nhahangviet
Snail Rice Pancake
In all three regions of Vietnam - North, Central, and South - we can enjoy rice pancakes. However, to savor snail rice pancakes, you may have to await your trip to Ben Tre. The distinctive ingredient that sets this dish apart is the rice snail. The snail season runs from the 4th to the 7th lunar month, with May being the time when rice snails are plump and their meat is fullest. When indulging, we roll the rice pancake with fresh vegetables, dip it in a bowl of lime fish sauce, garlic, and chili. The sweet, crunchy taste of snail meat blends with the rich, fragrant flavor of the delicious rice flour.
Snail Rice Pancake is exclusive to Ben Tre @dulich3mien
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