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Ben Tre, located in the Mekong Delta region, is a province bordering Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh. It is about 90km west of Ho Chi Minh City and is dubbed the "green island" amidst the vast waterways. Ben Tre is an ideal destination for those who love to explore the beauty of the Mekong region. With lush fruit orchards, winding canals, and fresh air, traveling to Ben Tre promises to offer visitors relaxing and enjoyable experiences.
Ben Tre has a tropical monsoon climate divided into two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. In the Mekong region, the dry season lasts from December to April, while the rainy season usually starts from May to November. With an average temperature ranging from 25°C to 30°C, it creates a pleasant atmosphere year-round. Depending on your purpose and preferences, you can choose the ideal time to travel to Ben Tre:
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To reach Ben Tre, visitors can choose one of the following options. Depending on your geographical location, you can select the appropriate means of transportation.
Traveling to Ben Tre by various means
If you are in Ho Chi Minh City or nearby provinces, you can travel by bus. Many bus companies operate this route with ticket prices ranging from 85,000 to 140,000 VND/person. The journey takes about 2-3 hours, suitable for those who want convenient travel without worrying about driving.
If you enjoy freedom and exploration, traveling by motorbike or personal car to Ben Tre is an ideal choice. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre is only about 100km, and you can choose to travel via National Highway 1A. The travel time is about 3 hours, allowing you to enjoy the thrill of the ride while admiring the beautiful scenery along the way.
If you are in major cities like Hanoi or Da Nang and want to visit Ben Tre, traveling by plane is a time-saving option. You can book tickets from these major airports to Ho Chi Minh City through nvktravel.com with the hotline: 0944 13 13 13. After arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you only need to travel about 2-3 hours to reach Ben Tre.
When participating in Ben Tre tourism, here are 5 prominent places for visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the riverside atmosphere of the Mekong region. You can refer to these and choose the suitable places for fun.
Phung Island Tourist Area is famous in Ben Tre
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Phung Island, affectionately known as Tan Vinh Island, is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Ben Tre, located about 80km from Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Tre tourism attracts visitors with its natural beauty and the peaceful atmosphere characteristic of the Mekong region.
When visiting Phung Island, tourists can explore the Dừa Religion historical site, located on this island in Tan Thach commune, Chau Thanh district. This is a prominent destination with unique cultural and spiritual values, preserving the historical marks of "Dừa Religion" – a folk belief founded by Nguyen Thanh Nam in 1963. Phung Island will provide unique spiritual experiences and explorations for visitors.
Cai Mon Fruit Orchard, located in Vinh Thanh commune, Cho Lach district, is known as one of the famous tourist spots in Ben Tre. This place is recognized as the "fruit kingdom" of the Mekong region, with fruit orchards bearing fruit all year round. Specialty fruits such as durian, mangosteen, Thai mango, and longan are all grown here.
It offers visitors exciting experiences when visiting and enjoying fresh fruits directly in the orchard. Additionally, every year on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, Cho Lach also hosts a fruit festival that attracts many local and neighboring province visitors.
Phu An Khang is located in Phu Loi hamlet, Binh Phu commune, and is an ecotourism area covering over 3 hectares, featuring a cool, green, and fresh environment. This is an ideal destination for those who love outdoor activities.
Visitors can participate in activities such as walking on monkey bridges, rope swinging, paddling three-bladed boats, or engaging in farming activities like catching crabs, harvesting snails, planting rice, and growing vegetables. Especially, you will get to wear the traditional Ba Ba outfit of the Mekong region, creating a close and enjoyable feeling.
The famous entertainment tourist area Lan Vuong
Lan Vuong Tourist Area was built from the pristine rice fields of Ben Tre residents. It has now become one of the rapidly developing tourist areas in the locality. The spacious and airy space with many folk games such as cycling over monkey bridges, rope swinging, and fishing in ditches... provides visitors with wonderful experiences and relaxation.
In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy local specialties such as four-season jackfruit, green skin grapefruit, Thai mango,... These experiences will surely make you feel like a true local.
Ben Tre Museum, established in 1981, is located at 146 Hung Vuong Street, An Hoi Ward, Ben Tre City. This is an ideal destination for those who love history and culture, attracting many visitors, especially young people.
At the museum, visitors can explore important historical sites such as the national relic "The residence and activities of Colonel Pham Ngoc Thao" and the Governor's House from the French colonial period. In addition, the museum also houses over 20,000 valuable artifacts from various fields, including archaeology, history, culture, and art, providing an in-depth view of Ben Tre over different periods.
Ben Tre is known as the "coconut land" not only famous for its lush coconut groves but also for its rich cuisine, deeply imprinted with the Mekong region's essence. If you have the chance to visit, don't forget to try the following renowned specialties.
This seemingly simple dish has a very elaborate preparation process. Good rice is cooked in a young coconut, absorbing the natural sweet flavor, creating a distinctive rich taste.
This dish is often served with coconut shrimp or braised pork, providing a culinary experience rich in the essence of the Mekong region. You can visit the floating restaurant at Hung Vuong Park, Ben Tre City.
Coconut larvae are rich in nutrients
They are larvae living in coconut trunks, fatty, nutritious, and have a distinctive rich flavor. This dish is most popular when eaten raw with spicy fish sauce or prepared as crispy fried coconut larvae or grilled with scallion oil.
Although it may seem "challenging," anyone who has tried coconut larvae finds it unforgettable. When visiting Phung Island tourist area in Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre, you must definitely try it.
This is a handmade rice noodle soup made from rice flour, with a distinctive chewy texture, served with duck meat and a rich, aromatic broth. Notably, the spicy ginger dipping sauce is the highlight that completes this dish. Travelers can enjoy this dish at Lạc Hồng Market, Bến Tre City.
Instead of pork filling, the rice pancakes here are made with rice snails – a small, fatty, and delicious type of snail. When eaten, they are wrapped with fresh herbs and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a rustic yet irresistible flavor. To enjoy this specialty while traveling in Bến Tre, you can visit 6C Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Bến Tre City.
Coconut heart salad with shrimp and pork is refreshing and flavorful.
The coconut heart is the youngest part of the coconut tree, sliced thinly and mixed with shrimp, pork, aromatic herbs, and roasted peanuts to create a refreshing salad that is extremely flavorful. This is an essential appetizer in Western cuisine.
Bến Tre coconut candy is soft, chewy, and rich in coconut flavor, making it a meaningful gift for loved ones after your trip. Nowadays, coconut candy comes in various flavors such as durian, peanut, cacao, etc., to suit many people's preferences.
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