5 tourist attractions in Kien Giang

 5 tourist attractions in Kien Giang

As a coastal province of the Mekong Delta, Kien Giang is more than 250 km south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Travel to Kien Giang, you can explore the archipelago with stretched beaches or primitive forests, limestone mountains or visit the ancient temple.

Phu Quoc island

Phu Quoc has been praised many times by the foreign media and is on the list of ideal destinations. Photo: Dũng Quốc.


Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc Island, is the largest island in Vietnam. Besides the beaches are famous for tourists near as far as Sao beach, Kem beach ... there is also national park with endemic species, Da Ban stream, Tranh stream with wild landscape. You should also visit the pepper garden and enjoy the delicious dishes on the island.

Rach Gia City

Rach Gia is the only seaport city of the Mekong Delta, and is the administrative, cultural and economic center of Kien Giang Province.

Travel to Kien Giang, do not forget to check-in at Tam Quan Gate, city gate with impressive architecture. During the day, visitors can visit Nguyen Trung Truc Temple or stroll around the new urban area along the Ton Duc Thang beach, watching the sunset stop at the estuary on the 3/2 bridge. When the city lights up, you can stroll around the market and enjoy the food or chatting with friends at a coffee shop in the heart of the city.

If you have time, you can also visit the grave of Ms. Phan Thi Rang (who is Miss Su's character in Hon Dat's work by Anh Duc writer) 37 km from Rach Gia.

 U Minh Thuong Forest

About 60 km south of Rach Gia, U Minh Thuong National Park is one of the three core areas of the Ca Mau Mui Ne Biosphere Reserve, recognized as the World Biosphere Reserve in 2009.

U Minh Thuong has mangrove forests with rich ecosystems. This is an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor activities.

Ha Tien town

Ha Tien has many beautiful landscapes such as Thach Dong, Dien mountain, Na Nai, ... Besides, there are also architectural works such as Buddhist temple, Mac temple, Phu Dung self or milestone 314, the last landmark of the land border between Vietnam and Cambodia that many players want to conquer.

To Ha Tien, don't miss delicious specialties such as Bun Ken, Xoi Xiem, Vit Chien & fresh seafood.

Bun Ken is a popular choice for breakfast. Photo: @ linhlaplalaplanh18.

Hang Pagoda, Phu Tu Islet

Going from the front door to the cave, leaning over the Buddha statues, listening to the bell, you will feel the mysterious majesty of this temple. Near Hang pagoda populations also have the famous fishing port of Ba Hon, Moso Mosque. Here you can also boat to Ba Lua archipelago or small island near Hon Chong.

Scenery on Phu Tu islet. Picture: Dang Tran.

It is also famous for fresh seafood prepared on site. Guests can choose to buy and give the kitchen cooking. Dining out in front of the open sea will be a memorable experience.