Visit Bac Lieu – Official Bac Lieu Travel Guide

Planning a holiday to Bac Lieu? Discover top reasons to go, best time to visit, tours and free itineraries, history and hidden gems with the official guide! Find out what to do, where to go, where to stay and what to eat in Bac Lieu from the local travel experts who know it best. If you’re not able to visit just yet, plan ahead to make the most of your wish-lists.

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Welcome to Bac Lieu

Nestled along the southern coast of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region is the Bac Lieu province. A rather large province, Bac Lieu doesn’t have as many tourists and it is often overlooked by travelers that are going to Can Tho or Vung Tau. Bac Lieu used to play an important role in exploitation and development of French colonialists so that the province has existed several western-style villas and palaces. Bac Lieu Province has 56km of coastline. Traveling to Bac Lieu apart from admiring the beautiful scenery of the idyllic and idyllic rural life, you can also visit attractive destinations. If you are someone who wants to travel and love to explore, then Bac Lieu is the ideal destination for you. Bac Lieu is about 280 kilometers to the southwestern part of Ho Chi City, 104 km kilometers from Can Tho and 67 kilometers from Ca Mau.

Top Reasons to Go

Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary

The sanctuary is 6 km southwest of Bac Lieu. This bird sanctuary, a 385 hectare, is notable for its 50-odd species of birds, including a large population of white herons, storks, night herons and cormorants. There are currently some 40,000 birds and 5,000 nests in the sanctuary.

Bac Lieu Salt Farm

Bac Lieu Salt Farm is located in Hoa Binh and Dong Hai District, Bac Lieu. This is a leading province for sea salt farming in Vietnam. Salt farming is seasonal. Sea salt is normally farmed once a year, starting in December after the rainy season, and will last about 5 months until April the following year.

Buddha Temple Ba Nam Hai

Nam Hai Buddhist Temple, also known as Quan Am Phat Dai, is an extremely famous spiritual place not only in Bac Lieu but also in the Southwest in general.

Cong Tu Bac Lieu House

Tourists can either visit or stay at the Cong Tu Bac Lieu (Prince of Bac Lieu) House. The facility has been partly converted into a hotel that offers guests the chance to experience the life of the province's prodigal sons. "Cong Tu Bac Lieu" was a term applied to children of rich landlords who enjoyed lavish lifestyles in Southern Vietnam during the colonial period.

Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu

In the list of famous Bac Lieu tourist attractions, Ghositaram Temple is definitely indispensable - the Khmer temple is known as the most beautiful in the West. Ghositaram Bac Lieu Pagoda is recognized as a miniature "art museum" for demonstrating the talents of ancient Khmer artists for their ancient beauty, delicate decorative lines, and color coating. deep and deep. The old house was built in 1860 in a prime location. Do not miss the opportunity to travel to Bac Lieu and visit this famous religious place.

Getting here and around

Nowadays Bac Lieu is getting easier for everyone to get there and get around. It also means that traveling to the town won’t take much sweat, especially when you get here by public bus, car via the highway. We will break this down in detail, so check the information below to choose your best vehicle option.

Air travel: Currently, there aren’t any direct flights to Bac Lieu. The nearest one is Ca Mau airport, Tra Noc intl (Can Tho) airport and Tan Son Nhat intl airport

Bus travel: From Ho Chi Minh city to Bac Lieu. The best bus company for getting from Saigon to Bac Lieu is the Futa Bus Lines company. You can catch a bus from the Western bus station (address: 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City) with the time to travel to Bac Lieu is 6 hours (271km), to buy tickets or contact system of specialized vehicles running Saigon – Bac Lieu route such as: Phuong Trang (futa bus lines), add in Saigon: 272 De Tham, District 1. Tel for booking ticket: 19006067. Once you’ve arrived at the Bac Lieu Bus Station, take a taxi to your Bac Lieu accommodation. Or, if taking the Futa bus line, take the complimentary transportation van which goes to certain areas in 10 km distance. For your return trip, you can pre-book your tickets or have your accommodation help reserve the tickets for you.

Bus travel: From Can Tho to Bac Lieu. Take the public bus as Futa bus line. Super easy to have a ticket. These buses are great and new and AC and depart from Can Tho to Ca Mau. On the way, you just tell the driver to drop you off in Bac Lieu. The bus ticket is about 150,000 VND.

Boat travel: Not a public boat yet.

Speed Boat travel: From HCMC to Bac Lieu. Not yet

Speed Boat travel: From Can Tho to Bac Lieu. Not yet

Cruises: Not yet.

Train travel: Not yet.

Bicycle and motorcycle travel: While it’s possible to rent a motorbike to explore the Bac Lieu city, most visitors choose to utilize the free bicycles offered by most resorts and homestays. The roads are bumpy and occasionally muddy but the distances are relatively short. You’ll notice that many of the locals opt to travel by bike as well so you’ll be in good company. From HCMC you can find “Thanh Lam motorbike rental shop: Address at No.17C Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, contact: 0902 840 361” or “Style Motorbikes motorbike rental shop: Address at No.42/24 Tran Dinh Xu Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, contact: 0915.139.796” and “Dragon Bikes motorbike rental shop: Address at No.182/5A De Tham Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1, contact: 0909 283 280. TOP TIP: Bac Lieu motorcycles rental: To make it easier to move in Bac Lieu, as well as to take the initiative, you should hire yourself motorbikes to explore freely. With a rent of only 50,000-80,000 VND / day, you can refer to the phone number: (0781): 3828494 or 0949 069 333, 0982 0981 99. It is amazing to take a motorbike tour to Bac Lieu salt farm in the late afternoon or early morning.

Ferry travel:

Best time to Visit Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu welcomes you in any season all year round, each of which will certainly offer you specifically different types of pleasure and satisfaction. However, the best time to visit Bac Lieu is from September to March. The weather is cool and pretty comfortable, so you can join any activity that you like. Additionally, From June to August is the fruit season. Therefore, you will have the chance to admire the colorful orchards as well as enjoy delicious fruit in these months.

Floating season (September – December): It is the best time to visit Bac Lieu and the Mekong Delta region in general.

Rainy season (May – October): It is not a bad choice when traveling to Bac Lieu during rainy seasons since the rains are short and will not affect your trip. you should come here during the annual festival of October of the Khmer - this is the time to perform. Ok Om Bok is the biggest festival. May is also a great time for birding at Bac Lieu bird sanctuary.

Dry season (January – April): It is hot and dry during this time, however, it is harvesting time here and you can enjoy fruit picking activities with the locals.

Bac Lieu Tourist Attractions

Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu

In the list of famous Bac Lieu tourist attractions, Ghositaram Temple is definitely indispensable - the Khmer temple is known as the most beautiful in the West. Ghositaram Temple is also known as Cu Lao Pagoda, associated with the location is a 4-hectare site in Cu Lao hamlet, Hung Hoi commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province. Located just 5km from the city center, the road to the temple is quite easy and convenient. You can see the address in advance and see the road map if traveling by motorbike. If traveling by taxi or passenger car, it will be much easier because the road is quite easy to find. Ghositaram Bac Lieu Pagoda is recognized as a miniature "art museum" for demonstrating the talents of ancient Khmer artists for their ancient beauty, delicate decorative lines, and color coating. deep and deep. The old house was built in 1860 in a prime location. From a distance, you will see the pagoda lying in the middle of the plain with garden fields, green trees. Right in front of the pagoda gate is a row of soaring jaggery, a familiar image commonly seen in the western provinces, especially in An Giang, Bac Lieu and Tra Vinh. The closer you get, the more you will realize the main colors of the Ghositaram temple are red, pink, and yellow. They are all prominent colors but harmoniously combined with each other and especially suitable for the typical style of Khmer pointed tower architecture, honoring the magnificent beauty of the ancient temple. All of this makes this place look like an ancient castle from the fairytale world that is both mysterious and poetic. Do not miss the opportunity to travel to Bac Lieu and visit this famous religious place… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Wind Farm

A new check-in point that many young people love: The Bac Lieu Wind Fan Field. This site is located in the area of ​​500 ha of coastal land in Vinh Trach Dong Commune, Bac Lieu City. This is an extremely wonderful place with the scenery of the wind blades spinning on the clear blue sky, as beautiful as the West. Construction started in 2010, the field now has 62 towers and wind turbines are all located on the sea. You can admire the romantic sunset between the wind farm fields. Anyone who has the opportunity to set foot in Bac Lieu also wants to once come here and take super cool photos… Read more info & pictures

Xiem Can Pagoda Bac Lieu

In the list of famous tourist destinations in Bac Lieu, it is impossible not to mention the Siamese (Xiem Can) Pagoda. Xiem Can pagoda is on the way from Bac Lieu city center to Bac Lieu wind farm. This pagoda is an extremely important spiritual, cultural and artistic place of the Khmer people in Bac Lieu. Siam Can Temple follows Hinayana Buddhism, worshiping Thich Ca Buddha. This pagoda has a lifespan of more than a century and brings magnificent beauty with exquisite details in architecture. Surrounded by a fence wall with serpents and many eye-catching carved patterns. Siamese Pagoda has become a famous tourist attraction, check-in for tourists when having the opportunity to set foot in the West, visit Bac Lieu land… Read more info & pictures

Cong Tu Bac Lieu House

Tourists can either visit or stay at the Cong Tu Bac Lieu (Prince of Bac Lieu) House. The facility has been partly converted into a hotel that offers guests the chance to experience the life of the province's prodigal sons. "Cong Tu Bac Lieu" was a term applied to children of rich landlords who enjoyed lavish lifestyles in Southern Vietnam during the colonial period. The home was built by landlord Tran Trinh Trach in 1919 and designed by a French architect. The two-story estate features long halls, spacious bedrooms and winding staircases. In 2003 Bac Lieu Tourism Company upgraded the structure into a hotel and cultural-tourist site. Vo Kim Cuong, director of the hotel, says they're often full and Room 101 (once home to a famous playboy) must be reserved 7-10 days in advance. Room rates range from VND600,000-2 million (US$28-95)… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary

The sanctuary is 6 km southwest of Bac Lieu. This bird sanctuary, a 385 hectare, is notable for its 50-odd species of birds, including a large population of white herons, storks, night herons and cormorants. There are currently some 40,000 birds and 5,000 nests in the sanctuary, which serves as a breeding ground for many birds between May and October– and the birds nest until about January. In addition to a diverse range of wading birds, the sanctuary boasts a rich ecosystem of fish, amphibians and reptiles. The best time to visit Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is at dawn or dusk, when thousands of birds take to the skies.The visit includes an electric-golf-buggy ride around the perimeter of the sanctuary, and guides stop at viewing towers and observation posts along the way. Bring your own binoculars… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Salt Farm

Bac Lieu Salt Farm is located in Hoa Binh and Dong Hai District, Bac Lieu. This is a leading province for sea salt farming in Vietnam. Salt farming is seasonal. Sea salt is normally farmed once a year, starting in December after the rainy season, and will last about 5 months until April the following year. It can be said that the pioneers in the exploitation of coastal mangrove wasteland to produce kitchen salt are the Chinese, with the technique of drying seawater in the "adjacent - second - adjacent banana -" levels of crystallized salt grains from ocean sea water. Until now, people here continue to transmit and develop the production method is both traditional and very scientific. During the French colonial period and the US domination of our country, Bac Lieu salt was collected in the hands of many famous salt business owners, occupying along the left bank and right bank of Bac Lieu river, until now. also presenting French architectural houses, including the famous big villas of the prince of Bac Lieu, was also one of the salt business owners in Bac Lieu at that time. For those who love and want to experience the sunny, windy and coastal areas, this Hoa Binh - Dong Hai area will probably be an interesting place. Coming here, not only can you immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere, you can also join the salt farmers in the salt season. The feeling of sharing the "hardship" with the people in the midst of the scorching sun on the journey to Bac Lieu brings a cozy, salty feeling like the salty taste of salt grains made from people. naive, honest here… Read more info & pictures

Buddha Temple Ba Nam Hai

Nam Hai Buddhist Temple, also known as Quan Am Phat Dai, is an extremely famous spiritual place not only in Bac Lieu but also in the Southwest in general. The pagoda is located on De Bien Street, Nha Mat Ward, Bac Lieu City, about 8km from the city center. Wat Nam Hai Buddha has a statue of Bodhisattva Quan The Am 11m high standing majestically in the middle of an open space and looking towards the East Sea. Every year, the pagoda will hold the Nam Hai Quan Am festival on March 22, 23 and 24 of the lunar calendar. This is also considered one of the six typical festivals of Bac Lieu province. Opening hours: From 7am - 7pm… Read more info & pictures

Ancient longan orchards

Located on an area of ​​230ha, running 1km long in the territory of Hiep Thanh and Vinh Trach Dong communes of Bac Lieu province. This ancient longan garden is said to be over 200 years old. It is known that this area used to be sand dune land, due to the process of accretion by nature and people making dykes to fill the sea. Su-Bic and Tu-huyt are two special longan varieties grown here, very popular for their thick and sweet rice. Visiting the old longan garden, visitors will be surprised to see the longan stump resembling an old tree stump and the shady garden. Along the road to longan orchards hawkers sell local fruit and scores of restaurants prepare Bac Lieu’s special banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake)… Read more info & pictures

Vinh Hung Ancient Temple

Located in Vinh Loi District’s Vinh Hung Commune, some 20 kilometers from Bac Lieu Town, this ancient temple was built centuries ago on 1,000 square meters of forest. According to a Sanskrit stele at a nearby pagoda, the temple was built in 892. The remaining structure stands more than eight meters high. Archeologists say the bricks are bound by an unknown adhesive and have found pottery and copper items belonging to the Oc Eo Culture (1st-7th centuries). During an excavation in 2002, they unearthed tiles at the site featuring special patterns alongside copper figurines that have yet to be identified… Read more info & pictures

Can Van Lau Theater (Conical Hat Non La Theater)

The first impression on visitors when coming to the Cao Van Lau theater is the image of three giant conical hats on the roof above the building. This is a very beautiful image associated with the traditional culture of the Vietnamese nation. At the same time it also shows the meaning of the connection of 3 ethnic groups: Kinh, Khmer and Hoa in Bac Lieu. Or it is also the attachment of the 3 North, Central and South; The space around the theater is very fresh and airy with artificial lake sceneries planted with flowers in eye-catching colors. The entrance to the theater is also designed to separate and twist to help visitors have a longer time to visit and admire. With its unique and impressive architecture, this place has become a place to check in and take pictures for many young people and tourists when traveling to Bac Lieu… Read more info & pictures

Tac Say Church

As one of the hottest check-in locations in Bac Lieu, Tac Say Church is associated with touching stories about the life of Father Truong Buu Diep - who has great merit to Catholics in this area. This is also considered one of the most beautiful churches in the western provinces. Coming to the church, in addition to visiting the grave of Father Diep, visitors can also admire the impressive architecture of this place. The whole church consists of 3 main floors, the outside is painted with white walls combined with curved red roof tiles. The highlight of this place is probably the wall with red windows with a large clock above. Address: Hamlet 2, National Highway 1A, Tan Long Commune, Gia Rai District, Bac Lieu Province. Opening hours: From 7am - 5:30 pm… Read more info & pictures

Cao Van Lau Musician Memorial Site

If you've ever heard the song "Da Co Hoai Lang" and have a love for traditional art, surely you are no stranger to the late composer Cao Van Lau. During a visit to the Bac Lieu, Visitors have the opportunity to stop on the historic land of Bac Lieu to visit his memorial as well as listen to stories about the birth of the 99-year-old piece. Musician Memorial Park Cao Van Lau is considered the heart of Hung Vuong Square. This is not only the final resting place of the late musician but also a place to store many artifacts of the national art. In 2008, it was renovated and extended over 2,800 meters, so that all works are featured in an airy space, with easy sightseeing… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Tours and Free itineraries

As a local travel expert in Bac Lieu, here is some options for your Bac Lieu discovery:

Itinerary 1: Bac Lieu City Tour from Bac Lieu city center (full day)

Itinerary 2: Soc Trang Bac Lieu Tour from Can Tho 1 Day (full day, drop off in Soc Trang for Con Dao island by speed boat)

Itinerary 3: Bac Lieu Tour from Can Tho 1 Day (full day, drop off in Ca Mau for Phu Quoc island by speed boat)

Itinerary 4: Bac Lieu Ca Mau South Pole Tour from Bac Lieu (full day, drop off in Ca Mau or back to Bac Lieu)

Itinerary 5: Ca Mau South Pole Tour from Bac Lieu 2 Day (2 days, 1 night in Ca Mau and End the tour in Ca Mau city)

Itinerary 6: Can Tho Hau Giang Soc Trang Bac Lieu Ca Mau (4 days 3 nights, Start from Can Tho, 1 night in Can Tho, 1 night in Ca Mau, 1 night in Bac Lieu and end the tour in Can Tho)

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Ben Tre. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Ben Tre daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

Bac Lieu Homestays and Hotels

- Hoang Giang Hotel, 47 Tran Huynh, City. Bac Lieu

- Royal Hotel, No. 8 Phan Dinh Phung, Ward 3, City. Bac Lieu

- Saigon Bac Lieu Hotel, 02-04-06 Hoang Van Thu, Ward 3, City. Bac Lieu

- Le Minh Hotel, No. 94, 23/8 Street, Tra Kha Hamlet, Ward 8, City. Bac Lieu

- Tran Vinh Hotel, 85-87 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 3, City. Bac Lieu

- Yen Nhi Guest House, Ward 7, City. Bac Lieu

- Union guest house, Ward 7, Bac Lieu city

- Binh An Guest House, 42 Le Duan, Ward 3, City. Bac Lieu

- Tan Hong Guest House 619 Tran Phu, Ward 7, City. Bac Lieu

- Guest house 66 Bac Lieu: Ward 2, City. Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu Markets, Shopping and Souvenirs

Bac Lieu Market

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk 

Food: Yes   

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

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Address: Located in ward 3, Bac Lieu city

Added values: Bac Lieu Market is not only famous for its beauty, but also for the variety of products, especially the friendly personality of the people here. Please visit Bac Lieu when you have the opportunity to experience unique things that only Bac Lieu market has.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Bac Lieu Market? Ghositaram pagoda (4 km), Cong Tu Bac Lieu House (5 minutes), Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary (6 km), Bac Lieu Salt Farm (48 km), Tac Say Church (38 km), Dia Mau Cung – Ba pagoda (13 minutes)… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Night Market

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk 

Food: Yes     

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

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Address: Located in ward 3, Bac Lieu city

Added values: Formed about 20 years ago during the half-opening period, Bac Lieu night market is a cultural feature that reflects almost the entire culinary culture of a land.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Bac Lieu Night Market? Ghositaram pagoda (4 km), Cong Tu Bac Lieu House (5 minutes), Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary (6 km), Bac Lieu Salt Farm (48 km), Tac Say Church (38 km), Dia Mau Cung – Ba pagoda (13 minutes)… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Food and Drink

Bac Lieu Street Foods.

Bun bo cay (Spicy beef noodle soup) Address: Bun bo cay Nguyet Anh – 119 Cao Van Lau Street, Bac Lieu Town. The bowl of “bun bo cay” needs fried lemongrass and beef but won’t need shrimp sauce just like Hue beef noodle soup. Since it’s spicy, you must be a chili lover to enjoy this food. With a smoky dish and the thick broth, you won’t resist it any longer but try it immediately. The food is served with lemon, chili salt, and basil… Read more info & pictures

Three-striped crab (Freshwater crab in Bac Lieu) Ba khac is a type of seacream living in brackish water alluvial ground, under the canopy of mangroves, fish sauce. This is one of the famous specialties in the West. Traveling to Bac Lieu, visitors should not miss this dish. Ba khia is often used to create many attractive dishes such as salt, ba khia, three khat salad, mixed three knots. In which, ba khia sauce is the most favorite dish of customers… Read more info & pictures

Banh cu cai (White radish pies). Address: You can find a lot of stalls selling radish pies along Hoang Van Thu street, Hoang Dieu Street, or 23/8 Street. Coming to Bac Lieu, there’s no way that you can miss stopping by at some street stalls to try out this unique radish pie. It looks elegant and stuffing at the same time. The crust is made of flour and the ground white radish flour. Looking inside it, it’s a mixture of shrimp marinated with some local ingredients… Read more info & pictures

Banh tam bi Bac Lieu (Bac Lieu thick noodles & creamy coconut milk). Address: Ngan Dua market: 34 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hong Dan, Bac Lieu or at Bac Lieu night market: Ngo Gia Tu Street, Ward 3, Bac Lieu. There’s a Vietnamese dish that makes you cannot stop slurping, and that’s “banh tam bi Bac Lieu”. The food is an elegant combination of the thick noodle, coconut milk, fish sauce and lettuce. Feel free to reduce the fat taste by reducing the amount of creamy coconut milk. And don’t miss adding some slices of chili to the sauce if you want it to be spicier. Herbs can’t be lacking here, especially the leaves of lettuce, basil, and slices of cucumber… Read more info & pictures

Pho Ngheu Thanh Huong

(43 Tran Quynh; mains 25,000-47,000d) When you are likely to be able to buy similar pho (noodle soups) and banh mi (filled baguettes) from a street stall, this fine eatery serves a fairy-lit rooftop from which guests can watch the traffic zoom by.

Bon Bon Pickles

It is a popular dish of Bac Lieu people. Pickles are sour and crispy so they should be used to dip with soy sauce, fish sauce, shrimp sauce, and mixed salad shrimp … Bon bon pickles are also processed for other dishes such as fried meat, cooked sour soup with fish,…The price per kilogram of pickles is VND 40,000 – 50,000… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Hidden Gems

Nha Mat amusement park

Nha Mat amusement park has become a familiar place for tourists in recent years. It is located right on the coast of Bac Lieu, with many bathing areas for adults and children. With the wave system, visitors will feel like they are immersed in the real blue sea. In addition, this place also has many other projects such as: green campus, multi-purpose stage, high-class resort, food court, many attractive games… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu Beach and mangrove forests

Bac Lieu's 56-kilometer coastline is home to numerous mangrove forests and vast beaches.

Although the seawater is far from clean due to silt collected in the surrounding river estuaries, tourists can walk and play on large beaches during low tide or swim in an “artificial sea” at the Nha Mat Resort, some eight kilometers from the provincial capital. Bac Lieu has more than 5,500 hectares of forest land, a majority of which is mangrove forests. Tourists can row boats through the trees and fish in them. Not far from Nha Mat Resort is the Avalokiteshvara Buddha Temple. Built in 1973, the temple has attracted thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Locals hold a ceremony every March to pray for good luck, especially for local fishermen… Read more info & pictures

Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple

Previously the temple was made of simple leaves, to worship the gods. All the architecture of the temple has historical value and is over 100 years old. Phuoc Duc ancient temple has been recognized as a national historical relic. Visitors can come to the temple to learn more about spiritual cultures when traveling to Bac Lieu… Read more info & pictures

Dia Mau Cung (Ba Pagoda)

With fishermen in each part of the country, they all have cultural and spiritual beliefs. individual. Bac Lieu is also home to many spiritual sites in the West. When traveling to Bac Lieu, you should look for temples to understand more of the culture here. Dia Mau Cung is a place to worship her with many mysterious spiritual stories. The architecture of the pagoda is very unique with extremely sophisticated sculptures… Read more info & pictures

Hung Vuong Square in Bac Lieu

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk 

Food:  

Shop: 

Parking lot: Yes

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Address: Located in the administrative center of the province, in Ward 1, City.  Bac Lieu, Bac Lieu province right in front of Nguyen Tat Thanh – Hung Vuong – Tran Huynh streets

Added values: Hung Vuong Square has become a venue for meetings and major events of the province, as well as a place of entertainment for city people and tourists. This is one of the most beautiful squares in the Mekong Delta region and is considered one of the typical tourist attractions of Bac Lieu… Read more info & pictures

Bac Lieu History and Culture

Bac Lieu History

After the Fall of Saigon, 30 April 1975, Bạc Liêu and Cà Mau provinces were merged into one big province which was called Minh Hai. Although it is located in Vietnam, many years ago this land was a part of the Khmer Empire which ruled most of Indochina many centuries ago. It is still home to many ethnic Khmer people. In 1996, Minh Hai was split into two, with the northeast becoming Bạc Liêu Province and the southwest becoming Cà Mau Province.

Don Ca Tai Tu & Da Co Hoai Lang

The people of the Mekong Delta are known for their love of music. Don Ca Tai Tu, a Vietnamese style of folk opera originally from the Mekong Delta, is a mix of ballads and theatre accompanied by a musician playing a zither or, in modern renditions, a guitar. The amusing storylines are often set in Vietnam’s countryside and can be lighthearted, sorrowful, or both. Regardless of language barriers, it’s easy to enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu, thanks to expressive acting and melodious singing. Bac Lieu gardens and homestays are some of the places that perform Don Ca Tai Tu music throughout the day and at dinner time.

Bac Lieu Museum

Bac Lieu Nightlife

Bac Lieu Festivals, Sports and Outdoor Activities

Bac Lieu Health and Safety

Dos and Don’ts for Your Trip to Bac Lieu

Practical tips: Ways to save, Internet, Water, Learn a little Vietnamese and pro Tips

Ways to save:

Stay somewhere with free breakfast. Many budget hotels offer free breakfast to guests.

Eat street food. Food stalls are cheap and plentiful and are a great place to try regional specialities.

Travel by bicycle/motorbike. These two-wheeled bikes are among the cheapest ways to get around Can Tho and Mekong Delta region.

Stick to free attractions. If you’re really tight for cash, attractions such as markets cost nothing.

Bac Lieu group tours. If you want to see and learn as much as possible with your limited time.

Internet:

Free Wi-Fi can be found everywhere from hotels to coffee shops. If you are from the EU you should be able to use your own data plan too. Or contact the hotel for the sim card.

Water:

Tap water is supposed to be safe but I advise against drinking it. It’s just not worth the risk. My advice is to use bottled water and save yourself from unexpected stomach problems.

Learn a little Vietnamese:

Sure, you can get by with just speaking English, but trying to speak the local language opens you up to much more polite & meaningful interactions with people. Even if you are not perfect or you make a mistake, your effort is appreciated. At a bare minimum: Hello = xin chao (sin chow), yes = dạ vâng, no = không (khom), thank you = cám ơn (kahm uhn), I’m sorry = tôi xin lỗi (toy sin loy), no problem/you’re welcome = không có gì (khong koh zi), goodbye = tạm biệt (tarm byeet), I’m vegetarian = tôi ăn chay (toy an chayh), How much? = bao nhiêu? (baow nyew), spicy/hot (cay), Oh My God (ôi..choy...oi…).

Pro Tips:

You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.

If you plan to extend your travel to Bac Lieu homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Bac Lieu or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Bac Lieu responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Bac Lieu food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Bac Lieu cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Bun bo cay (Spicy beef noodle soup), Three-striped crab (Freshwater crab in Bac Lieu), Banh cu cai (White radish pies), Banh tam bi Bac Lieu (Bac Lieu thick noodles & creamy coconut milk), Pho Ngheu, Bon Bon Pickles

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Bac Lieu in the rainy season, as Bac Lieu always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Bac Lieu tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, Bac Lieu Salt Farm, Buddha Temple Ba Nam Hai, Cong Tu Bac Lieu House, Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu, Bac Lieu Wind Farm, Ancient Longan Orchards, Vinh Hung Ancient Temple, Xiem Can Pagoda Bac Lieu, Cao Van Lau Theater (Conical Hat Non La Theater), Tac Say Church, Cao Van Lau Musician Memorial Site, Nha Mat amusement park, Bac Lieu Beach and mangrove forests, Phuoc Duc Ancient Temple and Dia Mau Cung (Ba Pagoda), Bac Lieu Market, Hung Vuong Square in Bac Lieu...

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Bac Lieu province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

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