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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Rach Gia, a city that embodies the essence of the Mekong Delta's riverine landscapes and its exceptionally friendly people. Join us at VNTRIP.VN for invaluable travel insights into Rach Gia!
A glimpse of Rach Gia city (Image Credit)
Rach Gia stands out as a prime destination for both domestic and international tourists, being the only coastal city in the Mekong Delta. Its stunning natural landscapes and rich aquatic tourism potential, coupled with distinctive local cuisine, promise a fulfilling experience.
When is the best time to visit Rach Gia?
You can visit Rach Gia at any time of the year. The peak tourist season in Rach Gia is from February to June.
The peak tourist season in Rach Gia is from February to June (Photo: collected)
How to get to Rach Gia?
You can reach Rach Gia using various means of transportation such as: Bus, airplane, car, or motorbike.
Airplane: For time efficiency and health safety, flying is the best option for travelers. Currently, only Vietnam Airlines operates flights to Rach Gia.
Rach Gia Airport (Photo: collected)
Bus: Buses depart from Ho Chi Minh City or the Mien Tay Bus Station to reach Rach Gia. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to travel here. The ticket price to Rach Gia ranges from 160,000 VND to 180,000 VND/one-way. You can simply sleep through the journey and wake up at your destination.
Rach Gia Map (Collected Image)
Motorbike: Motorbiking is a viable option for those aiming to explore Rach Gia from Ho Chi Minh City. The journey spans approximately 400km. Starting from Saigon, continue straight on National Highway 1A, cross the My Thuan Bridge, and take the Vam Cong ferry to reach Long Xuyen city. Local directions at the Lộ Tẻ Rach Gia junction will guide you directly to Rach Gia. Remember to check the weather and ensure safe travel arrangements.
Accommodations in Rach Gia?
Consider these hotels and resorts in Rach Gia for your stay:
Saigon Rach Gia Hotel
- Address: 844 Nguyen Trung Truc, An Hoa Ward, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang
Image of Saigon Rach Gia Hotel (Collected Image)
Saigon Rach Gia Hotel is also a reliable choice for travelers seeking a full vacation here. The building boasts modern architecture with multiple high-standard bedrooms meeting 4-star standards, always kept clean along with various modern amenities such as massage, restaurant, swimming pool, bar, etc. Open-minded and friendly staff are a major plus that travelers always want to stay when they have the opportunity to travel to Rach Gia.
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Hoa Binh Rach Gia Resort
- Address: 62-64-66 Co Bac, Vinh Bao, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang
Image of Hoa Binh Rach Gia Resort (Collected Image)
Hoa Binh Rach Gia Resort With its spacious environment and fresh air, Hoa Binh Rach Gia Resort provides guests with a comfortable experience. Well-equipped rooms and amenities such as swimming pool, restaurant, massage, etc., create a pleasant atmosphere during your stay.
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What does Rạch Giá, Kiên Giang tourism offer?
Tam Quan Gate
When in Rach Gia, don't miss out on Tam Quan Gate. This location is considered the symbol of Rach Gia, built with the significance of being the gateway leading to Rach Gia from surrounding districts.
Tam Quan Gate tourist area in Rach Gia (Collected Image)
You'll be impressed by the structure designed in traditional Vietnamese style with three arched doorways, solidly built. This icon serves as a welcoming gesture from the people of Rach Gia to visitors from all directions.
Tam Bao Pagoda
Tam Bao Pagoda serves as an enticing destination drawing tourists for exploration. Established by Mrs. Dương Thị Cán in the early 19th century as a place for spiritual cultivation, it was constructed primarily using bamboo materials.
Rach Gia's Tam Bao Pagoda: A Tourist Attraction (Collected Image)
Tam Bao Pagoda: A Captivating Destination for Tourists (Collected Image)
Despite undergoing numerous renovations, Tam Bao Pagoda has retained its ancient charm and solemnity. Visitors to Rach Gia can immerse themselves in the tranquility offered by this sacred site.
Nguyen Trung Truc Temple
Located at 8 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Vinh Thanh Ward, you'll spot the entrance gate of Nguyen Trung Truc Temple approximately 100 meters from the beach.
Nguyen Trung Truc Temple (Collected Image)
This is a unique architectural work, with a traditional herbal medicine room in the temple providing free treatment to the sick and impoverished families.
Festive activities in Rach Gia (Image sourced)
Every year, on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of the eighth lunar month, Rach Gia commemorates National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc with its grandest and most appealing festival.
Famous Rach Gia tourist attractions (Image sourced)
Rach Gia Ferry Terminal
Rach Gia Ferry Terminal is also one of the fantastic spots you should visit. It's the departure point from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc. Why not try coming here with friends or family for a stroll, to admire the vast ocean, and experience the unique beauty of the Mekong Delta?
Rach Gia Ferry Terminal is also one of the fantastic spots (Collected Image)
Don't forget to capture some stunning Instagram-worthy photos here!
Amazing Instagram-worthy spot (Collected Image)
Rach Gia coastal reclamation tourism area (Image sourced)
Coastal reclamation urban area
Include this Coastal reclamation urban area in your Rach Gia travel guide. Nowadays, this destination is increasingly attracting international tourists. What's remarkable is the presence of pristine white sandy beaches and coconut palm-lined coastlines.
The coastal reclamation urban area is also a super cute check-in spot (Collected Image)
Wander along the urban stretch, soak up the early sunbeams, listen to the ocean's whispers, and the sway of green casuarinas in the breeze, offering a serene escape where work pressures fade away.
Make sure to add this seafront urban zone to your Rach Gia travel guide for an unforgettable visit (Image collected).
The seafront urban area emerges as a picturesque check-in hotspot welcoming all who wander here.
Rach Gia Market
When it comes to the epitome of cultural essence in Rach Gia, it's none other than the 'Rach Gia Market.' This is where visitors can explore everything from dried goods to fresh seafood stalls, indulging in the exquisite local delicacies.
Rach Gia Market (Image sourced)
All of this paints a lively, bustling picture of Rach Gia's market scene. Don't forget to bring back the flavors of Rach Gia as gifts for your loved ones!
An Hoa Cultural Park
An Hoa Cultural Park is considered the green lung of Rach Gia, covering an area of 52 hectares. Located just beneath Rach Soi Bridge, about 7km south of the city center. The park is scientifically designed, visually appealing with numerous recreational activities, ideal for tourists with children or families visiting Rach Gia.
An Hoa Cultural Park (Image sourced)
Additionally, this place regularly hosts major cultural events of the province such as Chol Chnam Thmay festival, Dolta festival. There's also the An Hoa Night Market serving tourists from 5pm to midnight. Visiting during these occasions, you'll experience the lively atmosphere and unique characteristics of this place.
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30/4 Shopping Center
This is one of the largest shopping centers in Kien Giang. The center is designed with 3 zones, spacious and modern. Visitors can freely shop and explore all kinds of items from utensils, souvenirs to delicious food here.
30/4 Shopping Center (Image sourced)
Around the center, there are many restaurants, eateries offering delicious, quality dishes for you to experience the unique flavors of the Mekong Delta people.
Kien Giang Museum
If you've made it to Rach Gia, head straight to the Kien Giang Museum. Locals often say, 'This is the house of the landlord Nhuệ,' because the current owner of the house is Tran Nhuệ, born Tran Quang Chieu. This is the most ancient and beautiful house remaining in the city. With its unique architecture blending Eastern and Western cultures, visitors might feel like they've stepped into a French-style villa.
Kien Giang Museum (Image sourced)
The highlight of this house lies in its decorative patterns and intricate lines crafted by skilled artisans. Inside, the house displays precious wooden artifacts and many other items, creating a magnificent and luxurious atmosphere.
What to Eat in Rach Gia?
Rach Gia Fish Noodle Soup
Rach Gia fish noodle soup is a famous and popular dish in the Mekong Delta region. Rach Gia is home to many delicious fresh fish varieties, giving the soup a distinctive flavor unique to the area.
Rach Gia Fish Noodle Soup (Image sourced)
Rach Gia's fish noodle soup tantalizes the palate with fresh shrimp, setting it apart from Chau Doc's version that's enjoyed with roasted pork and pork sausage.
With prices ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 VND per bowl, there's no reason not to dive into Rach Gia's fish noodle soup delight (Image collected).
Upon visiting Rach Gia, seek out the delectable diners along Ham Nghi or Mac Cuu streets for the finest fish noodle soup. At just 20,000 to 30,000 VND per bowl, it's a must-try experience!
Pandan Leaf Tube Cake
The pandan leaf tube cake stands as a renowned snack among Rach Gia locals. This age-old delicacy leaves every visitor curious about its unique name.
Pandan Leaf Tube Cake (Collected Image)
Named for its cylindrical mold about 15 cm long, the cake's filling mesmerizes with the aroma of sticky rice flour blended with coconut and pandan leaves for its green hue. A sprinkle of sesame adds an irresistible charm for those tasting it.
Long Razor Clam Salad
Rach Gia is renowned for its abundance of razor clams, making the razor clam salad a signature dish of the region. The clams are soaked for hours in water, with crushed chilies added to induce quick mouth opening and to remove impurities. Boiled with lemongrass, this enticing dish never fails to please.
Razor Clam Salad (Collected Image)
Tossed with banana flowers and raw vegetables, the razor clams stimulate the taste buds of travelers enjoying this dish. The rich and tender razor clams are sure to earn praises from visitors.
Rice Noodle Worm
When in Rach Gia, don't forget to savor the famous Rice Noodle Worm dish. Made simply with ingredients like rice noodles, snakehead fish, dried shrimp, along with bean sprouts and aromatic herbs. With the skilled preparation of the chef, it brings forth a dish extremely enticing to travelers, winning over even the most discerning palates.
Rice Noodle Worm – Only from 25,000 VND – 30,000 VND/bowl, try it now!
The golden turmeric color of the broth blends with the rich aroma of snakehead fish and a hint of spiciness from chili, surely leaving you enraptured. Only from 25,000 VND – 30,000 VND/bowl, hurry and give it a try!
Glutinous Xiêm Rice
Siamese Sticky Rice has been passed down by Thai locals to the fishermen of Rach Gia for ages, making it a local specialty not to be missed when visiting this area.
Siamese Sticky Rice (Image source: Collected)
The filling consists of local free-range chicken eggs, and the aromatic blend of glutinous rice with pandan leaves when steamed will surely captivate anyone trying this dish for the first time. Experiencing the first creamy and rich bites, you'll want to return here many times over.
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