Latest tips for exploring Mount Cam tourist area

Known as a renowned spiritual land in Vietnam, Mount Cam in An Giang has long been a tourist destination of great interest to many visitors. Not only a pilgrimage site for religious followers nationwide, but Mount Cam tourist area also gathers numerous unique architectural works and countless majestic natural landscapes. Let's delve into the beauty and unique features of this tourist area with Mytour!

Where is Mount Cam tourist area located?

Mount Cam, also known as Forbidden Heaven, is situated in Tinh Bien district, An Giang province. Mount Cam tourist area is a spiritual tourism, ecotourism, and resort destination welcoming thousands of tourists every year. Mount Cam stands tall with a height of nearly 700 meters above sea level, offering mostly cool and dry weather, making it very convenient for tourism.

Panorama of Mount Cam tourist area. @Shutterstock

The name Mount Cam originates from ancient oral tradition. It is said that Mount Cam served as a refuge for the Nguyen lords when facing pursuit by the Tay Son rebels. To ensure the safety of the Nguyen lords, courtiers spread rumors that the mountain was teeming with ferocious beasts to prohibit people from climbing it, hence the name Mount Cam.

How to get to Mount Cam tourist area?

Mount Cam is located approximately 90km from the center of Long Xuyen city and 37km from Chau Doc. Depending on your starting point, there are different transportation options available. Let's consider Long Xuyen and Chau Doc as starting points for now.

Mount Cam is not far from the center of Long Xuyen city and Chau Doc city. @An Giang Newspaper

Upon reaching the Mount Cam tourist area, you can choose from 3 ways to ascend Mount Cam as follows:

Taking the cable car: Since 2020, the cable car has become the most popular means for tourists to ascend Mount Cam. You will purchase a cable car ticket combined with a Mount Cam tour ticket to experience this mode of transportation. The ticket prices are currently as follows:

(Note: Ticket prices may vary depending on the timing and promotional programs)

Taking the cable car to Mount Cam, you will behold the majestic and expansive scenery of Mount Cam.

Using motorbike taxis: You can hail a motorbike taxi on the way to Mount Cam if you wish to admire the scenery along the mountain road. It's advisable to pick drivers who invite you to ride up the mountain as they are experienced in navigating the route. The average price for a one-way trip is around 50,000 VND (depending on the time), so negotiate with the driver beforehand to agree on the fare.

Hiking: If you're passionate about physical activity and desire more time to admire the scenery, you can choose to hike. However, be prepared to climb many stairs along the way, and it may take a whole session to reach the destination.

When is the best time to visit Mount Cam?

To ensure an enjoyable visit to Mount Cam with many exciting experiences, you can come to Mount Cam during the following times:

Mount Cam is most beautiful in the first three months of the year.

Unmissable attractions at Mount Cam tourist area

If you're planning a trip to An Giang in the near future, make sure not to miss out on the enticing attractions at Mount Cam tourist area!

Great Buddha Pagoda

Constructed in 1912, the Great Buddha Pagoda boasts ancient architecture with a distinctive Eastern style. It is renowned for its gigantic 33-meter-high statue of Maitreya Buddha. The Buddha statue is elegantly adorned in white, with a gentle countenance and a smile that brings peace to all who behold it.

The famous Buddha statue at the Great Buddha Pagoda.

Vạn Linh Pagoda

This is the most magnificent temple atop Mount Cam, built in 1927. With its 9-story structure, including the ground floor and the roof, Vạn Linh Pagoda is practically the tallest spot on Mount Cam. Standing on the highest floor of the temple, you can admire the vast and expansive landscape of Mount Cam.

Vạn Linh Pagoda boasts a magnificent architectural style.

Vồ Bồ Hong

At the highest peak of Mount Cam, Vồ Bồ Hong is a destination that every traveler wants to visit at least once. Upon reaching Vồ Bồ Hong, you'll be greeted with a panoramic view of the Great Buddha Temple with its gigantic statue and the serene Thủy Liêm Lake. If you visit Vồ Bồ Hong on clear days, you can even catch a glimpse of Hà Tiên in the distance. To reach Vồ Bồ Hong, you'll need to travel about 2km and overcome some slopes, but once you arrive, you'll be amazed by its beauty.

Visitors exploring and taking photos at Vồ Bồ Hong.

Thủy Liêm Lake

Thủy Liêm Lake is a natural water body covering an area of approximately 60,000m², situated right in front of the Great Buddha Temple. If you visit the temple, the lake has a capacity of about 300,000m³ of water, also serving as a water source for the local residents in this area.

A corner of Thủy Liêm Lake.

Located near the major temples of Mount Cam, Thủy Liêm Lake is a site for releasing fish every spring. Besides being a sanctuary for released fish, this large lake is home to various species, including large-sized carp. The fish populations in the lake are currently protected by the management board of Mount Cam tourist area, aiming to preserve the natural environment and the unique features of Thủy Liêm Lake.

Lâm Viên Mount Cam Tourist Area

Lâm Viên Tourist Area is situated on the peak of Mount Cam. Here, visitors can enjoy themselves at Thanh Long Water Park nestled amidst the mountainous forests of the tourist area. Covering an area of 20 hectares, Lâm Viên Tourist Area is one of the largest entertainment destinations in Mount Cam, offering various exciting activities such as artificial wave pools, artificial waterfall streams, and the Amazon amusement area.

The welcoming gate of Lâm Viên Tourist Area.

Specialties of Mount Cam Tourist Area

When visiting Mount Cam tourist area, you will have the opportunity to savor the enticing specialties of An Giang, including:

Forest vegetable crepe

The forest vegetable crepe in Mount Cam (An Giang) is large in size, with a crispy golden crust. The filling is packed with meat, shrimp, mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc. The highlight of this delicious dish is the forest vegetables. The crepe is rolled and eaten with various leaves such as water spinach leaves, mango leaves, etc., along with some common herbs. Rolling a big piece of crepe with forest vegetables, dipping it in sweet and sour fish sauce, and taking a bite is truly wonderful.

Forest vegetable crepe in Mount Cam Tourist Area - A must-try delicacy.

An Giang fish noodle soup

An Giang fish noodle soup is a famous specialty that you must try wherever you go in this spiritual land, including Mount Cam tourist area. The noodle soup has a vibrant yellow color, and the broth is rich with the gentle flavor of fermented fish sauce, topped with plenty of fish meat.

An Giang fish noodle soup at Mount Cam is delicious and flavorful.

Fish noodle soup is often eaten with raw vegetables such as basil, sesame flower, bean sprouts, and some shredded water spinach. It tastes even better with a bit of roasted pork and fresh chili, guaranteeing that one bowl will leave you feeling satisfied but still wanting more because the flavor is unforgettable.

Mountain snails boiled with leaves

Mountain snails are a type of snail found only on Nui Dai and Nui Cam in An Giang. They are small, about the size of a small thumb, and are usually easy to find at night on damp ground or in caves and banana bushes.

Mountain snails - A type of snail found only at Mount Cam (An Giang).

Mountain snails are plump with meat, the meat is crispy and sweet, with little fishy smell, just boiling them makes them delicious. However, to enjoy them the Mount Cam way, you have to eat mountain snails boiled with chuc leaves (a type of leaf similar to lime leaves). The snails will be crispy and sweet with the aroma of chuc leaves, dipping them with a little salt, pepper, lime, and a bit of chili will make you want to order a few more plates to fully enjoy them.

Grilled frogs

Grilled frogs are nothing new, but the Mount Cam style grilled frogs are unique. There are many frogs in the Mount Cam area, they are cleaned, stuffed with pork, chuc leaves, turmeric, and lemongrass, then grilled. The grilled frogs have sweet meat, slightly charred outer skin, and a flavorful filling of spices, making them incredibly delicious and unforgettable.

Grilled frogs near Mount Cam tourist area - A grilled dish that leaves a memorable taste for every traveler.

Tips for visiting Mount Cam tourist area

Mount Cam is a mountain associated with many mysterious stories and famous temples in An Giang province. Through the previous article, Mytour has provided you with some experiences for visiting Mount Cam tourist area, hoping that this information will help you have an interesting trip in this mysterious mountainous region of An Giang. Visit Mytour now to book flights at attractive prices and start your journey right away!

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