Top 20 Most Famous Tourist Attractions in Kien Giang

Located at 03 Su Thien An, Vinh Bao, Rach Gia, following the main axis from Rach Soi to Rach Gia, passing through the Tam Quan gate about 500m, you will see a signboard written Sắc Tứ Tam Bảo Pagoda. Next, walk about 80m more and you will encounter Tam Bao Pagoda, also known as Sắc tứ Tam Bảo Pagoda, classified as a national historical relic according to Decision 191-VH/QĐ, 22/3/1988.

The pagoda is a precious cultural heritage of the province, not only with historical significance but also unique wood carvings such as Eight Fairies, Twin Dragons Embracing the Moon, the group of Buddha statues including Di Lac Buddha, Chan Te, Dia Tang, Van Thu, Quan The Am... from 80 years ago, and still preserved intact until now.

Owning a unique location, where two seas meet, Ông Đội Cape is the only place where you can admire both sunrise and sunset in one spot. Ông Đội Cape is located on the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, about 30km from Phu Quoc Airport by car, and about 1 hour by flight from Tan Son Nhat Airport, making it a very convenient location for transportation.

Ông Đội Cape is situated between the Gulf of Thailand and the East Sea, making it a beach with unique terrain. It has diverse landscapes including forests, beaches, rocky cliffs, and hills. The dynamic scenery of Ông Đội Cape will provide you with an enticing experience of a rare seaside paradise in the world.

From Rach Gia, you can reach U Minh Thượng National Park by road or waterway. If you choose the waterway, you will pass through the Tac Cau - Xeo Ro ferry, then take a boat across the Cai Lon River to reach the park. Alternatively, if you prefer to travel by road, follow National Highway 61 for about 37km until you reach the Cai Lon River. From there, it's only a 15-minute boat ride on the Cai Lon River to reach U Minh Thượng National Park.

Right from the park entrance, U Minh Thượng exudes a fresh and enchanting beauty of the melaleuca forest on peatlands. Here, the melaleuca tree is the most characteristic and common species, reaching heights of about 20m, with small leaves and sparse canopies emitting a fragrant aroma.

Hon Chong Mountain, located in Binh An commune, Kien Luong, Kien Giang, is a popular tourist attraction. Hon Chong used to be an island but gradually merged with the mainland to become a mountain. The name 'Hon Chong' is given because the mountain consists of many sharp rocks resembling a comb.

The mountain is about 221m high, approximately 31km from Ha Tien commune. Its formation process took millions of years, attracting not only scientists but also nature enthusiasts. From a distance, you can appreciate the myriad masterpieces of this Hon Chong Mountain.

Situated approximately 120km southwest of Rach Gia, Nam Du is a diverse archipelago consisting of 21 islands, large and small. What attracts visitors here is the untouched beauty, immersed in the sandy beaches lined with coconut trees. You can experience life here or climb to the highest lighthouse in Vietnam to have a panoramic view of Nam Du.

Bai Cay Men is considered the most beautiful and famous beach of this island, with swaying coconut trees, sea breeze, crystal-clear water, and the warmth of the locals, ensuring you have an enjoyable holiday.

Bà Lụa Island, part of Kiên Giang Province, comprises about 45 large and small islands located approximately 7km west of Hon Chong - Binh An and about 15km east of Ngã Ba Hon. Among the 45 islands, only 10 are inhabited. The sea surrounding Bà Lụa Island is shallow, with water levels not exceeding the height of an adult's waist. There are many interesting places where you can wade from one island to another.

The beaches of Bà Lụa Island feature various sizes and shapes of rocks, making them visually appealing. The waters are abundant with fish and seafood such as catfish, groupers, and pufferfish. The islands also boast many valuable medicinal herbs.

Khem Beach is located approximately 25 km from the center of Duong Dong town. The road to Khem Beach is somewhat difficult to remember as there are no signs. If you want to go, follow the direction to An Thoi, pass the entrance to Sao Beach about 2 km and look to your left, where there is a military checkpoint restricting foreigners. The road to Khem Beach has a lot of sand, which can be challenging to walk on, but the sand here is quite white and smooth, making it look amazing.

Khem Beach is a famous beach with fine white sand. It is a self-developed tourist area, so it is still pristine, and prices here are relatively cheap. You can enjoy delicious grilled fish and fish salad specialties here. Don't forget to visit the pearl farming area, which will be very interesting for you.

Dinh Cau is a scenic spot that every visitor to Phu Quoc seeks to explore. The natural rock formations resembling a mountain peak with peculiar shapes, surrounded by a rocky shore and topped with an ancient moss-covered tiled roof shrine adorned with dragon motifs, under the canopy of ancient trees spreading wide branches like green umbrellas all year round, next to the towering lighthouse.

Even more stunning is the incredibly beautiful sunset scene, offering unforgettable experiences. Dinh Cau is considered the symbol of the jade island of Phu Quoc, not only a beautiful picture with many interesting features but also a sacred place, a spiritual sanctuary for the locals.

When mentioning Kien Giang Museum, most people know it as a place displaying artifacts, but few know that it is a unique ancient architectural monument of the feudal landlord preserved and maintained to this day.

Kien Giang Museum is located at 27 Nguyen Van Troi, Vinh Thanh Van, Rach Gia, Kien Giang. Besides being called the Museum House, it has many other names such as the Big House, Mr. Ba Chieu's house, the house exhibiting artifacts of Kien Giang province Museum. Built in 1911 and completed in 1920, covering an area of about 2000m2 including streets, houses, kitchens, and peaceful courtyards.

According to legend, in this sea area, there used to be a ferocious sea monster that attacked and sank fishing boats to eat the fishermen. At the foot of An Hai Son Mountain, beside Hang Pagoda, there were two father and son who were fishermen. Outraged by the situation, the father decided to destroy the evil beast to protect the villagers. After considering all the plans, he realized that sacrificing himself was the only way to kill the sea monster. So, he poisoned himself and lay close to the sea to lure the beast. Seeing the tempting bait, the sea monster came and bit off the father's head, getting poisoned and dying. When the son went to find his father, he found his father's headless body and embraced it, crying bitterly. Unknowingly, the poison from the father's body seeped into the son, causing him to be poisoned and die.

Storms and rains raged for days. And where the father and son lay, two large and small rocks emerged. The large one was the father, and the small one was the son, they are called Phu Tu Islet.

On both sides of Phu Tu Islet are two islands that resemble a bunny kneeling on its hind legs playing with the waves and a turtle. Nature has created a truly unique and clever landscape. Surely, anyone who has been to Phu Tu Islet cannot forget the picturesque scenery.

Ganh Dau Cape, a protruding landmass into the sea in the northwest of Phu Quoc Island, belongs to Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang. You shouldn't miss this place when traveling to Phu Quoc. Unlike the bustling, crowded atmosphere in Duong Dong town, the northern Ganh Dau Cape is surprisingly tranquil and serene.

The fresh air, fine sand beach, and peaceful scenery will quickly dispel any feelings of fatigue when standing amidst the pristine nature here. Ganh Dau Beach is pure and clean, resembling the purity and combination of the open sea with lush forests, making us feel unexpectedly peaceful and comfortable.

A few kilometers west of Kim Du Temple lies Binh San Mountain, also known as the Mac Family Mausoleum, meaning 'Binh San Diệp Thuý.' On Binh San Mountain, there are more than 40 Mac family tombs, some with stone tablets. The grandest of them all is the Mac Cuu tomb, situated on the highest ground. In front of the tomb stands a statue of Mac Cuu in ceremonial attire, holding a sword, atop a majestic pedestal. At the foot of Binh San Mountain lies the Mac Family Shrine, always open to visitors for worship.

From the Mac family mausoleum, visitors can also visit the nearby Phu Dung Pagoda. This pagoda was built by Mac Thien Tich for his fourth wife's spiritual practice. Another temple, named Tam Bao, was built by Mac Cuu for his elderly mother's meditation, along with two large bronze bells, collectively known as the 'Divine Harmony Temple.'

Ha Tien Town, bustling and picturesque, lies amidst fortress hills (Kim Du), Lang Mountain (Binh San), Ngũ Hổ Mountain, and Dong Ho Mountain. There's nothing quite like climbing to the top of Tô Châu Mountain, a small, charming hill located in front of the town, to admire the panoramic view of Ha Tien.

From the summit, visitors can marvel at the landscape of Dong Ho Lake, a 3km long and 2km wide lake located at the mouth of the Giang Thanh River. Dong Ho Lake is most beautiful on cool, moonlit nights, which is why the Mac family (Mac Cuu) named it “Dong Ho Moon Seal,” signifying the reflection of the moon on Dong Ho Lake.

In the past, near Tô Châu Mountain, there was a small island called Tiểu Kim Du, which is now connected to the base of the mountain. Across from Tiểu Kim Du is Đại Kim Du, near the Ha Tien market, which the Mac family named “Kim Du Orchid” (the golden island blocking the wind and waves).

Phu Quoc District consists of 22 large and small islands, of which Phu Quoc Island is the largest with an area of 573km², 50km long, and the widest part (in the north of the island) is 25km. The terrain of Phu Quoc is very unique, stretching from south to north with 99 rugged hills and mountains. The population living on the island is over 45,000 people. Besides hills and mountains, there are also plains, natural forests covering 37,000ha with many valuable timber species and wild birds.

Phu Quoc is known as the pearl island because of its natural richness and abundant tourism potential, a strange land with primary forests (with many precious woods) concentrated in the northeastern part of the island. Surrounding the island are many beautiful beaches such as Truong Beach, Kem Beach, Ganh Dau, Tram Stream, Vem Stream. Tourists can swim in the sea, bathe in streams, bathe in rivers, then climb mountains, explore caves, and go into the forest where they can observe the life of wild animals.

The famous specialty of the island is Phu Quoc fish sauce, with a sweet and fragrant taste made from a special type of anchovy, with high protein content (40º), producing about 6 million liters annually. Off the coast of Phu Quoc are many types of shrimp, crab, fish,... Phu Quoc has up to 2,000 fishing boats, with an annual catch of about 35,000 tons of fish.

Phu Quoc has ports like An Thoi Port, Hon Thom Port, where domestic and international vessels dock to exchange goods. Phu Quoc Island is a place with many historical relics such as the base area of the hero Nguyen Trung Truc, the relics of King Gia Long in the late 18th century, Phu Quoc Prison,...

From Ho Chi Minh City, it takes 40 minutes by plane to reach Phu Quoc, or by sea from Ha Tien town to Phu Quoc takes 8 hours.

When visiting Phu Quoc Island, besides indulging in the crystal-clear beaches with beautiful golden sands or exploring historical sites,... tourists should visit the ecological tourism destination Tranh Stream, a masterpiece of nature bestowed upon this island.

From Duong Dong town along the Duong Dong - Ham Ninh route about 10km, tourists will reach Tranh Stream. Located in the northeast of the island with the lush Ham Ninh mountain range, many small streams meander through the forest, merging with rocks before blending into the main stream to create the gentle flow of Tranh Stream. Some sections flow over rocky rapids, forming small waterfalls with soft, white curtains of water against the smooth greenery of grass, flowers, and leaves... The scenery resembles a beautiful natural painting (known as Tranh Stream).

Rach Gia Port is a very familiar address that anyone visiting Hon Son, Nam Du, or Phu Quoc must set foot on. Rach Gia Port is not only the connection point for tourists to the beautiful islands in Kien Giang Sea but also the beautiful sea scenery here that makes many tourists linger and remember forever.

Normally, tourists will come to Rach Gia Port to catch the 7:20 high-speed boat to Nam Du or Phu Quoc. During the waiting time for the boat, many tourists will spend a few minutes walking around the port to admire the scenery and take photos.

If you arrive early before 6 a.m., you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful sunrise over Rach Gia Port. Don't forget to check-in the moment the sun rises to commemorate after the trip!

From Rach Gia, looking out to sea, Hon Tre looks like a giant turtle swimming in the ocean, hence the island is also called Turtle Island. Some say the name should be Hon Tre as the island serves as a barrier against storms, providing protection for Rach Gia. Hon Tre boasts many beautiful scenes such as Chen Beach, Coconut Cave, and Ha Ba Tail… Chen Beach is located in the northwest of the island, a small bay with calm waves, stretching about 2km. The characteristic of Chen Beach is the many large round rocks along the shore resembling giant bowls. Visitors enjoy sitting on these rock bowls fishing, admiring the scenery, and relaxing after moments of joyful swimming. This is the cleanest and most beautiful beach of Hon Tre, where the landscape retains its pristine beauty, with the sea below and the forest casting cool shadows on the shore.

From the center of Hon Tre town, take a boat around the island for about 20 minutes to Chen Beach; sitting on the boat admiring nature, enjoying some seafood specialties from the sea is truly wonderful. If traveling by road, it takes about 45 minutes to cross the mountain, a bit tiring but with other interesting experiences; on the mountain, there are vast fruit orchards, such as custard apples, mangoes, dragon fruits, jackfruits… Tourists can visit the orchards to enjoy the fruits, the owners are very hospitable, often selling and giving away fruits. Interestingly, the fruits here are sweeter and more delicious than those on the mainland.

Coconut Cave is a small bay with many coconut trees growing by the sea, there is a fishing village here so boats often stop by to replenish supplies and rest after hours at sea. Coconut Cave also has a beautiful beach with many rocky cliffs on the waves. Here, tourists can visit the fishing village, observe the daily life of the locals.

Ha Ba Tail is only for the brave to play, diving into the sea to pry open oysters clinging to the rocky cliffs, then squeezing lime, eating raw right there.

Climb up to the turtle head peak, where there are large old trees; sit and admire the nature in all four directions, then explore the caves to find traces of prehistoric people.

Travelers to Hon Tre can enjoy delicious, exotic dishes, for example, the siphon of a type of oyster called Bien Mai. The oyster is prepared by islanders in various ways: eaten raw, cooked into porridge, rolled in crispy flour served with various types of wild vegetables growing on the island. Beneath the beach sand is a type of clam also processed by islanders into many delicious dishes. From Hon Tre, it is also very convenient to organize tours linking the mainland and the surrounding islands.

Cat Leaf Temple - Ranataransi is one of the few Khmer temple structures built in Rach Gia in the year 1455. The temple follows traditional Khmer architectural style with a beautifully crafted three-tiered roof, a hall, and many unique decorative motifs of the Khmer Buddhist tradition. The unique architectural beauty of the temple combined with the temple grounds filled with lush greenery is what attracts visitors to come and admire.

Inside the Main Hall of the temple, there are many exquisitely carved Buddha statues, but what makes visitors curious to visit Cat Leaf Temple is the precious sapphire Buddha relic placed on the Buddha altar in the Main Hall. According to the abbot of Cat Leaf Temple, this precious sapphire Buddha relic was brought from India by the head monk of the temple in 1957.

In Rach Gia city, there is a green, clean, beautiful, and extremely modern park reminiscent of parks in distant Western countries, and that is An Hoa Cultural Park. An Hoa Park is located right under Rạch Soi Bridge. When it comes to An Hoa Cultural Park, every tourist in Rach Gia knows it because it is one of the most beautiful photography spots in Rach Gia.

Inside the 52-hectare area of An Hoa Park, there are vast green forests covering more than 70% of the area, creating a fresh, cool atmosphere for the park and the entire Rach Gia city. The remaining open space amidst the forest is transformed into a playground with many exciting and interesting games, suitable for both children and adults.

During festivals, An Hoa Cultural Park often organizes trade fairs, music performances, folk games, and other activities, attracting a large number of tourists to participate.

Located on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Vinh Thanh Ward, Rạch Giá City, there is a famous and popular temple that attracts many domestic and international tourists for visits, known as the Nguyen Trung Truc Temple. This temple is one of the most unique architectural structures in Rạch Giá City.

Upon entering the temple through the Three Gates, visitors are greeted by a spacious courtyard. Within the temple grounds, the Main Hall serves as the venue for various temple events and festivals. Additionally, there is a traditional medicine room inside the temple that offers free medicine and treatment for the needy.

The ideal time for tourists to visit the Nguyen Trung Truc Temple is during the Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival (on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of the 8th lunar month). During the festival, visitors can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of activities such as lion dances, processions, and more. The Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival is one of the largest festivals in Rạch Giá City.