Referring to Vinh Long, we will immediately think of a peaceful watery area with interlacing river systems, crowded with boats. Those who have been to Vinh Long certainly cannot forget the great feeling of paddling through the canals or visiting the fruit orchards, which are features only found in the western province of Vietnam. Now, let's take a look at some famous tourist destinations here. Hopefully, it will help visitors gain more knowledge when they want to travel in a watery area of the West, Vinh Long.
Tra On is a floating market, downstream of the Hau River. This market usually meets with the tide. Therefore, if the tide rises, the market is more crowded. This kind of market sells things by the wholesale trades of agricultural and fruit products. The special feature of Tra On floating market is that the flower-selling boats are decorated stunningly. This market has been existing for ages. Those who come to Vinh Long can visit it at any time of the day. Tra On floating market is famous for its specialty of beef balls noodles and the Da Co by a famous artist Ut Tra On.
The stunning beauty of the Tra On floating market
Long Thanh temple is located in the center of Vinh Long city. It is built with the typical Southern architecture. The middle of it is the main mausoleum; in front of it is the martial arts; behind it is the guest house, and on its left is the kitchen. There are statues of two dragons on the roof of the temple, flanking into the circle in the style of “two dragons flanking a moon”. Tourists should visit the court on special occasions such as 14 and 15 March of the lunar calendar, or 16 and 17 October to attend the stream of people from all over the world to visit this sacred place.
The temple has been ranked a national historic-cultural monument since 1991
Located in Ward 4, Vinh Long city, about 2 km from the city center, local people have long considered the shrine of literature as a symbol of their respect for the religion and their spirit’s pride of the traditional fondness for learning of Vinh Long people for ages. The shrine of literature is not only a place for attracting tourists, but it is also a proud destination of the plain people of the West.
Though many historical periods, it still retains its ancient traits
The ancient house eco-tourism area is located next to Ong Me canal in Phuoc Hau ward, Long Ho district, Vinh Long city. Entering the house, visitors will admire the exquisite and sophisticated beauty in the carvings of animals and flowers all over the house. Besides, visitors can also see the fruitful garden with their own eyes and enjoy the specialties in Vinh Long. Therefore, the ancient house eco-tourism area has become a place attracting a large number of tourists.
This ancient house has an area of 450 m², built entirely of precious wood
The stone garden is among the one-of-a-kind destinations in Vinh Long It belongs to Phuoc Hau Pagoda, which a superior monk Thich Phuoc Can preside at. This garden has 500 pages of scriptures engraved on 250 stone slabs, which is an important Buddhist work and has high aesthetic value. This place has been attracting a large number of tourists and Buddhists to pilgrimage and to admire this unique work.
The unique feature of this garden is that scriptures are engraved on stone slabs
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