Ben Tre
For Vietnamese, Ben Tre is famous for its coconut candy. For baby boomer western tourists, Ben Tre is the city that US troops "destroyed" to "save" in fierce conflict in 1968.
Happily, coconuts abound in modern day Ben Tre and there are few signs of the terrible battles that wrought such misery here four decades ago. Ben Tre is a great place for a short one night foray into the Mekong Delta, or a good starting point for an extended expedition to include other places like Tra Vinh, Vinh Long and Can Tho.
A new bridge across the Mekong River opened just a few years ago and brought Ben Tre within easy reach of Saigon for the first time. Travellers have been reasonably slow to discover Ben Tre and while there's not a lot happening here, it's a good spot for exploring the Mekong river, the surrounding orchards and it boasts a charming waterfront with some old Chinese shophouses and warehouses.
Attractions in Ben Tre
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PHUNG ISLET
Phung Islet is on Tien River in Tan Thach, Chau Thanh, and only 12km from the center of Ben Tre City
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VAM HO BIRD SANCTUARY
Vam Ho is a submerged region in Ba Tri, Ben Tre, which is 52 km east of Ben Tre Borough and 120km south of Ho Chi Minh City.
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TUYEN LINH TEMPLE
Tuyen Linh Temple was built from bamboo in 1861 near the Tan Huong channel in Minh Duc, Mo Cay, Ben Tre.
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TUYEN LINH TEMPLE
Tuyen Linh Temple was built from bamboo in 1861 near the Tan Huong channel in Minh Duc, Mo Cay, Ben Tre.
Top 10 things to do in Ben Tre
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Deep in Coconut Homestay 2 days
Duration: 2 days, private tour
Languages:
English
FranceLocations: Ben Tre,Vietnam
(per person)
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MO CAY - BIKING Tour 4 Hours
Duration: 4 hours, Private Tour
Languages:
EnglishFranceLocations: Ben Tre, Vietnam
(per person)
