Top 7 Must-Visit Destinations in Chau Doc - Tinh Bien - Mytour.vn

Perched majestically atop the landscape is Núi Sam, known for its spiritual significance and breathtaking views.

Nestled amidst the lush greenery, Núi Sam boasts over 200 temples and shrines, including the revered Bà Chúa Xứ Pagoda and the historic French-built fortress.

Forbidden Mountain, also known as “Mount Ong Cam” or “Heavenly Forbidden Mountain” with its peak Bo Hong being the highest in the Thất Sơn range and also the tallest mountain in the Mekong Delta. This is an extremely famous tourist destination.

Reasons why you should choose Forbidden Mountain, An Giang:

• Possessing a majestic appearance, extremely cool climate, and stunning scenery along with lush greenery all year round. Visitors to Forbidden Mountain will explore unique architectural structures such as Van Linh Pagoda, Bo Hong Temple, Laughing Buddha statue, etc. There are 2 ways to ascend the mountain: by foot or cable car. Among them, mountain climbing activities, exploring caves or bathing in streams are favored by many tourists, especially young people and foreign tourists.
• Among the hills in Forbidden Mountain, Bo Hong Hill is the highest (716m). And it is precisely because of this height that Forbidden Mountain is considered the roof of the Mekong Delta. According to local residents, the mountain is named after a species of insect called Bo Hong, which is abundant here. This is also a spiritual tourism destination for many people.
• In addition, you should spend time visiting Thuy Liem Lake. This place not only has romantic landscapes but is also an ideal place for visitors to release fish. Moreover, visitors can admire the unique and beautiful architecture of the Xa Loi Buddha Tower on Thuy Liem Lake; Thanh Long Stream; Big Buddha Temple, Van Linh Pagoda are also places you shouldn't miss.

Detailed information:

• Address: An Hao, Tinh Bien, An Giang

Visiting the An Giang Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, tourists will enjoy a refreshing and lush space, forgetting the hustle and bustle of urban life and the dust of the city. This place has a typical ecosystem in the western floodplain of the Hau River.

Reasons why you should choose An Giang Tra Su Melaleuca Forest:

• With an area of up to 850 hectares, the melaleuca forest is considered the most attractive and outstanding tourist destination in An Giang province. Stepping here, you will be overwhelmed by the rows of melaleuca trees on both sides of the road; the vast rice fields spreading their wings alongside the soaring stilted houses. All fatigue disappears, making room for peace.
• The Tra Su Melaleuca Forest is home to 70 bird species, 11 mammal species, 25 reptile species, and 10 fish species. Moreover, the forest is also a gathering place for 140 plant species belonging to 52 families and 102 genera, including 22 timber species and many other types of plants. You will have a trip full of experiences and excitement.
• When you come here, don't forget to visit the observation tower to admire the vast Tra Su forest through the binoculars with a view of up to 25km. Or rent a boat to paddle deep into the melaleuca forest, immerse yourself in the pristine nature, admire the bright yellow water lilies, and the green color of water cabbage covering the entire surface of the water.

Detailed information:

• Address: Van Giao, Tinh Bien, An Giang
• Phone: 0296 6522 299
• Opening hours: 5.00- 21.00

Van Giao Traditional Weaving Village is a must-visit destination when you explore the land of Tinh Bien. Van Giao traditional weaving village embodies the beauty and cultural richness of the Khmer ethnic minority.

Reasons why you should choose Van Giao Traditional Weaving Village:

• Weavers combine traditional style with modern techniques. The unique feature of Van Giao village's dyeing technique is to use natural dyes according to traditional methods, making the silk glossy, smooth, elegant, and durable, without fluffiness.
• To create unique patterns, before dyeing the silk, the weavers must pre-visualize the intended patterns in their minds and then tie the threads onto the loom hanging on the house pillar to distribute colors. Each color dyeing requires marking the corresponding thread sections. Then, nylon is used to tie each section tightly. After dyeing, the nylon tied to that section is removed and another section is opened for dyeing another color. After completing the dyeing process, weaving begins. For traditional Khmer silk weaving for sarongs or scarves, Khmer people often use a weaving technique with 3 layers of threads in 3 different colors. This type of silk, when looked at horizontally, appears green; when tilted to the left, it appears orange; when tilted to the right, it appears red.
• Here, tourists can admire the exquisite traditional weaving works, experiencing firsthand the weaving process of beautiful traditional costumes and scarves, to gain a deeper appreciation for the local people.

Detailed information:

• Address: Van Giao, Tinh Bien, An Giang
  

Tinh Bien Market is a bustling border market between Vietnam and Cambodia, renowned as a vibrant shopping hub with a diverse range of goods from both domestic and international sources.

Reasons why you should choose Tinh Bien Market:

• The market offers a wide variety of goods including fabrics, clothing, cosmetics, footwear, household items, food, etc. Especially, it is the only market in the Mekong Delta specializing in selling various types of insects, especially extremely poisonous ones. Some types of insects are mentioned such as termites, centipedes, scorpions, spiders, beetles, etc.
• Adjacent stalls display a diverse range of domestic and imported goods at relatively cheap prices such as towels, blankets, clothes, cosmetics, ... High-end imported watches with various styles are also widely available. Notable in the food section are delicious and visually appealing dried fish sauces, which many tourists are fascinated with, such as linh fish sauce, bloated tra fish, dried catfish, Thai sauce, fermented fish, tre fish, loc fish, ... Don't forget to spend some time enjoying dishes like thot not cake, sweet soup, refreshing drinks, or specialty dishes made from insects.
• However, when shopping here, you should pay attention to your attire and money to avoid pickpocketing. It's advisable to ask for prices before buying and negotiate to avoid overpaying.

Detailed information:

• Address: 350 Khom Xuan Hoa, Tinh Bien, An Giang