Top 15 Most Beautiful and Enchanting Tourist Destinations in Ben Tre

Ben Tre, the peaceful countryside adorned with lush coconut palms, is one of the ideal places for those seeking relaxation, away from the urban hustle and bustle, returning to the garden-fresh land. Let's explore the most famous attractions that Ben Tre has to offer below!

Eco-tourism underwater at Con Quy

• Address: xã Tân Thạch và Quới Sơn, huyện Châu Thành, tỉnh Bến Tre, Việt Nam.

Located along the Tien River and 23km from the center of Ben Tre city is Con Quy. This is one of the most famous destinations when mentioning Ben Tre because of the charming riverscape and the sweet melodies of Southern folk music. Visiting Con Quy, you will immerse yourself in a peaceful space, untouched by urbanization, with an extremely gentle climate.

The scenery of Con Quy area (Photo: ST)

Moreover, tourists can also enjoy delicious fruits right in the lychee gardens, orange orchards, and pomelo gardens,... sipping on a cup of honey tea with gently rising smoke and enjoying the melodies of Southern folk music recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Rowing boats to admire the scenery at this Ben Tre tourist destination (Photo: ST)

Sitting on the gently swaying boats, admiring the lush, green, and tranquil trees in the Mekong Delta is an experience that perhaps everyone wants to try at least once in their lifetime. Con Quy is definitely one of the most powerful memories lingering in your mind after leaving Ben Tre.

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Con Phung

Voted as a typical tourist destination in the Mekong Delta, Con Phung is designed in an open architectural style blending harmoniously with nature. Con Phung is likened to a green oasis floating on the Tien River where you can explore the rustic life of the locals.

Overview of Con Phung tourist area (Photo: ST)

Moreover, you can also experience the pleasure of fishing, catching fish in small canals, rowing boats, swimming in the river, horse riding, visiting fruit orchards, and witnessing the rustic charm of the Four Sacred Lands. In addition, Con Phung also owns the Dao Dua relic area covering an area of about 1,500 m², which is also a destination visited by many tourists. Check out cheap hotels in Chau Thanh district.

Entertainment activities at Con Phung Ben Tre (Photo: ST)

Con Phu Da

Con Phu Da stands out with its beautiful natural scenery, pristine nature within the entire system of floating islets in Ben Tre. It is also known as the 'snail islet' because of its specialty, snails, which are both large and sweet.Visitors here can choose to enjoy many different dishes made from snails, such as boiled snails, stir-fried snails with coconut, stir-fried snails with lemongrass and chili, snail-filled pancakes...

Delicious Phu Da snail-filled pancake

Historical - spiritual tourism

Nguyen Dinh Chieu's Tomb

The tomb complex of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Chieu is located in An Duc commune, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province. The final resting place of a patriotic individual is built quite grandly to express the deep respect that the people of Ben Tre have for the great poet, patriot, and esteemed doctor of our nation.

The shrine complex of Nguyen Dinh Chieu's tomb in Ben Tre

Here, on July 1st every year, there is a traditional festival to commemorate Mr. Nguyen Dinh Chieu. The people of Ben Tre are even prouder as the tomb complex has been recognized as a Special National Monument this year.

During the festival season, you will participate in many exciting activities such as dressing up as Luc Van Tien - Kieu Nguyet Nga, competition of memorial feast, festival day's glutinous rice platter, Chinese chess competition, stick pushing, tug-of-war, sack race...

 Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village

Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village is located in Dinh Thuy commune, Mo Cay district, Ben Tre province, about 15km from the center of Ben Tre. This village preserves the heroic history of our people's first uprising in the Dong Khoi movement in 1960. At the historical site, you will witness the remnants of the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans.

Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village. Photo: ST

Visiting Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, one of the earliest cradles of the revolutionary movement in the South. This place is close to hotels in Mo Cay district, making it ideal for spending a few days here exploring Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village. You will have the opportunity to understand more about the resilient revolutionary spirit of the people of Ben Tre during the years of national war.

Commemorative monument (Photo: ST)

Tuyen Linh Pagoda

For those who love exploring the history of the country, Tuyen Linh Pagoda is a suitable destination as you not only learn about Buddhism but also gain knowledge about history. Buddha Shakyamuni, Amitabha Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha... An interesting point here is the pagoda's bronze statue of Hộ Pháp, about 0.7m tall.

Location of Tuyen Linh Pagoda (Photo: ST)

Tuyen Linh Pagoda is also where President Ho Chi Minh's father, Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac, resided from 1927 to 1929 to establish schools and provide medical care for the locals. It was a hiding place for our revolutionary cadres and was often bombed by the enemy.

 Roman Catholic Church

• Address: Hamlet 6, Hung Nhuong Commune, Giồng Trôm, Bến Tre

When it comes to Ben Tre, people often mention places like Con Quy, Con Phung, and Lach Market... but few talk about the Roman Catholic Church. However, this is also a place worth your time to explore.

The Roman Catholic Church features a quite unique architectural style.

Inside the Roman Catholic Church

Apart from the church building itself, another attraction is the beautiful and serene landscape along the way. The Roman Catholic Church is also associated with many legends about the appearance of Mother Mary, making it a sacred and mysterious place in the region.

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Vạn Phước Pagoda

Located in a quite challenging geographical location surrounded by mangrove forests, Vạn Phước Pagoda still shines brightly like a precious gem, attracting numerous pilgrims every year. The pagoda's architecture is harmonious, with a majestic Tam Quan gate, golden dragon statues guarding both sides of the 8-hectare compound, a magnificent main hall, and intimate activity areas.

The pagoda shines in vibrant yellow (Photo: ST)

In addition to its architectural beauty, this place is also a beacon of humanitarianism, being a refuge for many people with disabilities. If you visit Ben Tre, make sure to visit this pagoda to light a joss stick for pilgrimage, admire its outstanding architecture, and if possible, contribute to improving the lives of people with disabilities here!

Cù Lao Minh Island

Cù Lao Minh is one of the three large islands that make up Ben Tre Province (along with Bao Island and An Hoa Island). Here, you can visit two famous historical sites: the ancient house of Mr. Huong Liem in Dai Dien commune and the Snake Temple in Dinh Thuy.

Tranquil countryside scenery at Cù Lao Minh location (Photo: ST)

The Snake Temple - where the Đồng Khởi movement began and harbors many mysterious spiritual stories.

The ancient house boasts a Western architectural style from the outside but carries the essence of Hue imperial architecture inside, dating back to the late 19th century. Meanwhile, the Snake Temple is a place filled with many mysterious legendary stories. Apart from these two historical sites, you can also explore Thach Phu District, a culinary paradise offering various delicacies from the sea such as blood cockles, crabs, prawns, clams, and shrimp paste…

Miet Vuon Tourism

Lach Flower Village

Lach Flower Village is a gathering place for numerous beautiful ornamental flower pots and meticulously crafted bonsai trees. During Tet holidays, this place attracts a large number of tourists who come to admire the splendid beauty of the flower village and choose the freshest and most vibrant flower pots to decorate their homes for the upcoming spring season.

The vibrant scenery of Chợ Lách flower village every spring. Photo by Youtuber Khoai Lang Thang

This place is home to many famous artisans skilled in shaping and bending ornamental trees. Witnessing the meticulously pruned and shaped flower pots, you will be amazed by the exquisite craftsmanship of the local artisans.

The happiness of the people who are closely attached to the ornamental flower pots all year round. Photo by ST

Cai Mon Fruit Orchard

• Located in Vinh Thanh commune, Chợ Lách district, Bến Tre province.
• Nearby hotels.

Cai Mon Fruit Garden is a countryside imbued with the Southern Vietnam atmosphere, featuring roads covered by lush fruit-laden trees. The name Cai Mon has an interesting origin, where 'Cai' means a large canal, and 'Mon' is derived from the Khmer word for honey, reflecting the area's history as a region abundant in sweet fruits, which has long attracted bees for honey production.

Travelers can handpick and enjoy fresh fruits (Photo by ST)

You will have unforgettable experiences at Cai Mon, indulging in fresh fruits in the orchards. The variety of fruits grown here will immediately tantalize your taste buds, such as pomelos, lychees, oranges, durians, grapefruits, and more. Even after leaving Cai Mon, the sweet taste of these fruits will linger on your palate, making you long for Bến Tre even after a long time.

Delicious fresh fruits are a must-try at these tourist spots (Photo by ST)

Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary

Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary is located in the areas of My Hoa and Tan Xuan communes, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province. Here, you will have the opportunity to admire 84 different bird species. This area is also rich in various wild trees due to its brackish soil nature.At higher levels are coconut trees, pandanus... providing ideal shelter for various bird species. At lower levels, there are nipa palms, tree frogs... which serve as nesting sites during the breeding season of herons and egrets.

The bird garden with a large number of birds (Photo by ST)

Birds started returning to Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary since 1986, yet this bird sanctuary boasts an outstanding number of birds. Visiting Vam Ho, you not only get to admire herons and egrets but also witness various wild bird species flying in flocks, listen to the calls of the birds, stroll through the forest, and relax on a hammock under the lush foliage, breathing in the fresh air of the Ba Lai River. You can book nearby hotels in Ba Tri district to fully enjoy the nature here with friends and family.

Image of Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary (Photo by ST)

Lan Vuong Tourist Area

Lan Vuong Tourist Area is located in Hamlet 2, Phu Nhuan Commune, Ben Tre City, a familiar recreational destination for tourists. The typical countryside atmosphere of the Mekong Delta along with exciting entertainment activities make it an ideal destination for families, student groups, companies organizing weekend getaways. Here, you can simply rent a traditional Vietnamese outfit for only 30K VND and immerse yourself in the Mekong Delta ambiance.

Biking activities at Lan Vuong Tourist Area (Photo by ST)

Immerse yourself in the amusement of the tourist area (Photo by ST)

Be Village Tourist Area

Be Village Tourist Area in Ben Tre is located at 81B/6B An Khanh, Chau Thanh. Visitors can reach here by going near Rach Mieu Bridge about 100m. This is another interesting recreational and sightseeing destination that you should consider when planning a trip to Ben Tre.

Charming landscape of Cai Be tourist area (Photo by ST)

With the picturesque scenery of the Mekong Delta and the local fish farming profession, you will experience the most relaxing and simple moments. Here, you can participate in exciting activities such as coconut boat riding, monkey bridge crossing, balancing bike riding over bridges, rope crossing over rivers, ditch fishing, etc. A small note is that you should go in groups to experience the activities more fully!

 Eco-tourism area Ba Ngoi Orchard

Located about 46km from Ben Tre city, Ba Ngoi tourist spot is surrounded by shaded green roads, fruit-laden orchards, and the romantic Co Chien river. Here, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruits right in the fruit orchards such as durian, mangosteen, rambutan…

Visitors enjoying fresh jackfruit in the fruit orchard (Photo by ST)

Moreover, you can immerse yourself in the sweet and soulful tunes of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music while indulging in authentic local dishes such as backyard chicken porridge, rice snail pancakes, fragrant and delicious clam rice pancakes, or famous boiled rice snails with spicy fish sauce dip.

If you are interested in these destinations in Ben Tre and want to explore and experience them, plan your trip right away! Don't forget to book hotels in Ben Tre on Vntrip with the best deals!

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