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check-in spots in An Giang province
Here, travelers can immerse themselves in the peaceful and picturesque landscapes of rice paddies, melaleuca forests, and more. An Giang is not only renowned for its unique Mekong Delta landscape but also for its cultural diversity, with communities such as the Chams, Khmers, Chinese, and Vietnamese living harmoniously. Join Mytour to discover the breathtaking scenery of An Giang, resembling a beautiful painting of the Mekong Delta!
Witness the 'mountain and water wonderland' at the famous check-in spots in An Giang @internet
If you're starting from Ho Chi Minh City, there are 2 ways to travel to An Giang: by bus or motorbike.
If you're in Hanoi, you can only travel to An Giang by flying to Ho Chi Minh City. You can choose airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar, etc., to get to Ho Chi Minh City. You can check out flight tickets on Mytour. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can continue your journey to An Giang following the route mentioned above.
1. Lady Xu Temple
Lady Xu Temple shines brightly at night @internet
Lady Xu Temple is a famous cultural and religious tourist destination in An Giang, known for its legendary stories about the temple's origins. Here, you can not only learn about the spiritual life of the local people but also witness the sacredness of Lady Xu Temple.
The temple plays a significant role not only in the cultural and religious life of the local people but also serves as a pilgrimage site for travelers from afar.
check-in spots in An Giang province
2. Ta Pa Lake
With its picturesque and romantic beauty, Ta Pa Lake is likened to the 'Tuyet Tinh Coc' (Valley of Love) of the Mekong Delta. This area is also a famous tourist destination, attracting many visitors for check-ins or overnight camping. If you want to admire the beauty of the lake at sunrise/sunset without camping, you can stay at hotels in An Giang overnight.
Surrounding the lake are large standing rocks resembling a sturdy fence protecting the lake. Particularly, the water color of Ta Pa Lake constantly changes. If visitors come here on a sunny day, they can admire the crystal-clear water to the extent of seeing the lake bed.
Ta Pa Lake clear water and beautiful scenery @internet
3. Ta Pa Fields
The Mekong Delta has a tradition of rice cultivation called 'cooperative farming.' This is also considered a unique cultural feature that has shaped the formation and development of Vietnam's wet rice civilization. Accordingly, whenever plowing, people gather to work together, moving from one field to another.
The tradition of wet rice agriculture also deeply influences the lives of people in An Giang, evidenced by the existence of Ta Pa Fields, located at the foot of Co To Mountain, about 1 km from the center of Tri Ton town.
Admire the rural painting of Ta Pa Fields @internet
Ta Pa Fields exude an indescribable beauty. When viewed from above, you will see the panorama of the fields like a giant piece of fabric stitched together from many smaller pieces. Each small piece of fabric has a different color, with some being lush green, and others a golden hue of ripe rice.
When visiting Ta Pa Fields, you can also explore Ta Pa Lake - known as the 'Valley of Love in An Giang' with water colors that change depending on the weather conditions. Sometimes the water is emerald green, sometimes it changes to orange, yellow, light green, etc.
4. Ta Pa Pagoda
This is an architectural work built by the Khmer people. Ta Pa Pagoda is built of precious granite stone and has a sophisticated, majestic design. Moreover, the statues here are elaborately decorated and finely carved, such as the Garuda deity, the Naga serpent deity, the Tree of Life, etc. You can see these motifs right at the temple gate, followed by on the pillars, roof, stairs, etc.
The Khmer temple with a view like a fairyland @internet
check-in spots in An Giang province
5. Chau Giang Brocade Weaving Village
This village is closely associated with the development of the ethnic cultural beauty. When visiting Chau Giang Brocade Weaving Village, tourists can admire the intricate creativity of artisans through colorful brocade dresses, scarves, bags, hats, etc., with diverse and beautiful patterns.
The weaving village is covered in vibrant brocade colors @internet
Chau Giang Brocade Weaving Village is an ideal tourist destination for travelers to learn about the life and culture of the Cham people. Besides, near the weaving village, there are also mosques where tourists can visit and take check-in photos.
6. Latina Lake
Check-in at Latina Lake is extremely romantic @internet
Latina Lake, also known as Stone Lake, is located at the foot of Forbidden Mountain. Surrounding Latina Lake are rocks, cliffs, and shrubs.
Amidst the pristine Forbidden Mountain forest, Latina Lake shines like a sparkling emerald. Especially during the main rice season, the area around Latina Lake is covered in vibrant yellow.
Check-in spots in An Giang province
7. Nui Sap Tourist Area
If you enjoy experiencing natural landscapes, don't miss the famous Nui Sap Tourist Area in An Giang. The Nui Sap Tourist Area is also known as the collective name for Ong Thoai Lake and the shrine of Thoai Ngoc Hau.
Nui Sap resembles a rabbit @internet
The shape of Nui Sap resembles a giant rabbit lying peacefully amidst lush green rice fields. Over time, the mountain's shape has transformed into rock formations with various colors, creating a mysterious space.
8. Tra Su Melaleuca Forest
When it comes to An Giang, people immediately think of the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest wetland ecosystem. With a total area of up to 850 hectares, this place is famous as the common home of rare and precious animals and plants in the Mekong Delta region. Additionally, it is also the most beautiful melaleuca forest in Vietnam as recognized by the Vietnam Records Organization in 2020.
The means of transportation in the melaleuca forest are boats or canoes. You can sit on the boat to travel through the forest and listen to the boat rowers, who also serve as tour guides, introduce the various species of wildlife here. The boat gliding smoothly will lead you into the cool green melaleuca forests, where you can also hear the chirping of birds.
Due to the characteristic environment with many trees and water, there are quite a lot of mosquitoes here. Therefore, you should wear long clothes, bring a jacket, and use mosquito repellent (if necessary) to fully enjoy your exploration of Tra Su Melaleuca Forest!
The picturesque view of Tra Su Melaleuca Forest when viewed from above @internet
9. Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum
This is one of the 5 clusters of historical and cultural relics and an attractive destination in Chau Doc, An Giang. Located in Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, this is the resting place of Thoai Ngoc Hau (real name Nguyen Van Thoai) - a Nguyen dynasty mandarin.
The tomb was built by Thoai Ngoc Hau himself. Before his death, he buried his main wife (died in 1826) and secondary wife (died in 1821) on the left and right sides of the tomb, leaving the central part for himself (he died in 1826). The tomb area features unique feudal architecture.
The architecture of the tomb area was built by Thoai Ngoc Hau himself @internet
Beside the main tomb area, there is also a large area of land where those who sacrificed their lives during the construction of the Vinh Te Canal are buried. Not only carrying profound historical and cultural significance, but the Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum is also considered a magnificent architectural work.
10. Co To Mountain
Co To Mountain, also known as Phung Hoang Son, stands 614m tall and is considered an ideal destination for travelers to conquer its summit. From the top, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the rich and beautiful nature resembling the 'fairyland' of Vietnam.
Co To Mountain has appeared in many artworks of Vietnam @internet
An Giang is located near the equator, so it has a tropical monsoon climate with year-round hot sun and no winter. If you visit An Giang from May to November, you should prepare raincoats, umbrellas, and insect repellent as this is the flood season.
If you visit from December to April, you should bring sunscreen as this is the dry season. If you love festival activities, you should come here from the 23rd to the 27th of April lunar calendar each year. This is when the festival of Ba Chua Xu takes place with a large number of people participating.
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