As a green oasis surrounded by rivers, Ben Tre tourism is the perfect choice for those who love to explore rustic garden life. Coming to this rich river area on a beautiful sunny day, you will definitely enjoy seeing images of ripe fruit gardens, ponds full of fish and shrimp and the simple, cheerful smiles of the local people.
Means of transportation to Ben Tre
From Saigon to Ben Tre, it takes about 1:30 - 2:00 by car, you go straight along National Highway 1A to the West, go to Trung Luong intersection to My Tho area, cross Rach Mieu bridge and go about 5 - 7km more. Enter Ben Tre city center. You can buy tickets from some bus companies such as Hong Phuong, Thao Chau, Hoang Khai, Thinh Phat, Minh Tam with many trips during the day so you can buy tickets and join the trip at any time. . If traveling from Hanoi, you should take a plane to Ho Chi Minh City then take a bus to Ben Tre as per the above route.
The most ideal time to travel to Ben Tre
Ben Tre is similar to other southern provinces in general, divided into two distinct seasons: rainy season from May - November, dry season from December - April of the following year. Each season will have its own beauty giving you different interesting experiences, so you can join a cheap tour to Ben Tre at any time of the year. However, the best time to come to Ben Tre is from May to July, because at this time the weather is mildly sunny and very pleasant, especially during the fruit season with dozens of colors such as bamboo shoots. amputee, rambutan, guava, jackfruit, star apple, durian, sapodilla, apple, papaya…
Some attractions when coming to Ben Tre
Ben Tre is a typical river region of the Mekong Delta with many beautiful scenes and peaceful lifestyle, creating a beautiful landscape picture. Thoi Son dunes eco-tourism area is where you can enjoy fruits, listen to amateur music with the sweet voices of Tay girls and learn how to make coconut candy. Con Phung is where you can learn about Coconut Religion and the biography of Coconut Taoist Nguyen Thanh Nam.
Con Oc is an attractive ecotourism destination in Hung Phong commune - where visitors can enjoy the cool scenery, enjoy unique rustic dishes and learn about the lives and lifestyle of local people. local people. You should also not miss the memorial area and temple of female general Nguyen Thi Dinh located in Luong Hoa commune, Giong Trom district, about 20 km from the center of Ben Tre town.
If you come here on July 1 every year, you will be able to attend the traditional cultural festival of Ben Tre held at the poet's mausoleum and memorial house. Nguyen Dinh Chieu's mausoleum and memorial house area . Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary is a convergence of many species of birds, storks, and egrets in Ba Tri district. Phan Thanh Gian's mausoleum is located in Bao Thanh commune, Ba Tri district, he was the first doctorate in Cochinchina.
Coming to Cai Mon orchard in Cho Lach district, domestic and international tourists can not only enjoy the pleasure of exploring in the orchard, but also enjoy fresh fruits picked by themselves. He committed suicide after the three western provinces under his control fell into the hands of the French colonialists.
What to buy as gifts in Ben Tre?
If you move nearby, you can buy specialty fruits such as mangosteen, Cai Mon durian, green-skinned grapefruit, Nam Roi grapefruit... If you want to keep as a gift for a long time, choose My Long rice paper, Son puff cake. Doc, coconut jam, coconut candy, coconut wine... and some beautiful handicrafts made from coconut.
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