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Visiting the “coconut land” of Ben Tre, where should you travel now? If you haven't decided on any destination, just head to the Cồn Phụng tourism area right away! This is one of the hottest tourist destinations in Ben Tre and the Western region at the moment. So, what makes Cồn Phụng so appealing? Let's unravel this intriguing aspect.
Introduction to the Cồn Phụng Ben Tre Tourist Area
The Enchanting Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Panorama of Cồn Phụng, Ben Tre. Image by @Shutterstock
Where is the Cồn Phụng Tourist Area Located?
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area, also known as Tân Vinh Island, covers an area of over 30,000m2. Cồn Phụng is one of the four sacred lands along the Tien River: Long, Lan, Quy, Phụng. Every year, the Cồn Phụng Tourist Area welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country.
Traveling to the Cồn Phụng Tourist Area in Ben Tre
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
By Bus:
Thinh Phat Ben Tre Bus -
Thao Chau Ben Tre Bus -
Thanh Thuy Bus -
Private Vehicles: Besides, you can travel to the Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
When is the Best Time to Visit the Cồn Phụng Tourist Area?
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Experience a Variety of Exciting Activities at Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Ben Tre Coconut Religion Relic Area
The Ben Tre Coconut Religion Relic Area is definitely a place you'll want to visit first. This area covers an area of 1,500m2 and preserves many cultural and religious values of the local people. Despite 50 years of construction, the relic area still retains its beauty. One of the unique architectural features here is the area with 9 carved columns adorned with 9 extremely majestic dragons.
Exquisitely Carved Columns Depicting Spiraling Dragons. Image by @Shutterstock
Visit the Beekeeping Farm
At Cồn Phụng, the traditional profession of beekeeping still thrives. Here, you'll easily have the chance to visit a family engaged in beekeeping. The majority of bees here collect nectar from longan flowers, resulting in delicious and fragrant honey. You can also purchase honey as a meaningful gift for your loved ones.
Honey Makes a Meaningful Gift for Loved Ones. Image by @Shutterstock
Take a Horse Cart/Three-Leaf Boat Ride Around Cồn Phụng
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Exploring Cồn Phụng by Three-Leaf Boat is Highly Preferred. Image by @Shutterstock
Listen to Traditional Southern Folk Music
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Experience the Unique Charm of Đờn ca tài tử. Image by @Shutterstock
Join in Catching Fish in the Canal
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Remember to try your hand at catching fish in the canal. Image by @Shutterstock
Take on the Crocodile Fishing Challenge
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
The crocodile fishing challenge is sure to be very enticing. Image by @Shutterstock
Ben Tre Coconut Museum
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Visit the Coconut Candy Factory
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
Explore the Process of Making Ben Tre Coconut Candy. Image by @Shutterstock
What Specialties are Delicious at Cồn Phụng?
Cồn Phụng Fried Sticky Rice:
Explore the Process of Making Ben Tre Coconut Candy. Image by @Shutterstock
Bánh xèo:
Bánh xèo - Traditional Vietnamese Pancake. Image by @Shutterstock
Canh chua cá lóc:
Canh Chua Cá Lóc - Sour Soup with Snakehead Fish. Image by @Shutterstock
Coconut Worms:
Coconut Worms from Ben Tre. Image by @Shutterstock
Boiled Shrimp in Coconut Water:
Boiled Shrimp in Coconut Water. Image by @Shutterstock
Crispy Fried Elephant Ear Fish:
Crispy Fried Elephant Ear Fish. Image by @Shutterstock
Tips to Remember When Visiting Ben Tre's Cồn Phụng
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
The Cồn Phụng Tourist Area
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