48 places to discover
An Giang Museum is a museum in My Binh Ward, Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Established in 1982, it preserves and displays the history, culture and natural heritage of An Giang. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of Oc Eo archaeological artifacts, exhibits on the four main ethnic groups of the region, and displays on local history. It serves as a key cultural and educational institution for visitors to the Mekong Delta.
An Thoi Archipelago is a group of 15 islands and islets located off the southern tip of Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, Vietnam. Centered around Hon Thom Island, it is known for clear turquoise waters, coral reefs, white sandy beaches and small fishing settlements. The archipelago is a popular destination for island-hopping boat tours, snorkeling and the Hon Thom cable car connecting Phu Quoc to Hon Thom.
Ba Chua Xu Temple is a major folk-religion temple located at the foot of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. Dedicated to Lady Xu (Ba Chua Xu), believed to be a protector of the borderlands, it is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the Mekong Delta. The temple is known for its ornate architecture, large stone statue, and the annual Via Ba Festival.
Binh Thien Lake, known locally as Búng Bình Thiên, is the largest natural freshwater lake in the Mekong Delta, located in An Phu District about 25 km from Chau Doc City, An Giang Province. Connected to the Binh Di River, the lake covers a large area with clear, calm water. It is notable for its floating villages, Cham cultural surroundings, and seasonal water color changes, making it a distinctive natural attraction in An Giang.
Cam Mountain (Nui Cam), also known as Thien Cam Son, is the highest peak in the Mekong Delta at about 705 meters, located in An Hao Commune, Tinh Bien District, An Giang Province, about 35 km from Chau Doc. Part of the That Son (Seven Mountains) range, it is a major Buddhist pilgrimage and eco-tourism site known for its cool climate, forested slopes, Van Linh Pagoda, the 33.6-meter Maitreya Buddha statue, Thuy Liem Lake and panoramic delta views accessible by road and cable car.
Cao Dai Temple in Duong Dong, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province, is the main place of worship for followers of Caodaism on Phu Quoc Island. Located in the island's central town, the temple is notable for its colorful facade, distinctive Divine Eye symbol, and syncretic architecture blending Eastern and Western styles. It serves as a religious and cultural center for the local Cao Dai community and is visited for its architecture and daily prayer ceremonies.
Chau Doc Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church on Tran Hung Dao Street in central Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Built during the French colonial period in the early 20th century, it serves as the main parish church for the local Catholic community. Notable for its Gothic-inspired architecture, white facade and prominent bell tower, it stands near Chau Doc Market and the Hau River, making it a recognizable landmark in the city center.
Chau Doc Floating Village is a river-based settlement on the Hau River (Bassac River) in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. It consists of floating houses and fish farms built on rafts and pontoons. Notable for its freshwater aquaculture, particularly basa and other catfish raised in cages beneath houses, and for its Cham community, the village offers visitors insight into traditional riverine livelihoods and is typically explored by small boat tours from the Chau Doc waterfront.
Chau Doc Market is a large traditional market in central Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Located near the confluence of the Bassac and Chau Doc rivers, it is renowned throughout the region for its extensive selection of mam (fermented fish), dried seafood, and local produce. The market serves as a daily trading hub for local residents and a cultural attraction for visitors exploring the Mekong Delta.
Chau Giang Cham Village is a traditional Cham Muslim settlement located in Chau Phong Commune, Tan Chau Town, across the Hau River from Chau Doc City in An Giang Province, Vietnam. Known for its wooden stilt houses, Islamic mosques and traditional brocade weaving, the village preserves Cham cultural heritage in the Mekong Delta. It offers visitors insight into Cham daily life, handicrafts and religious architecture within a riverside setting.
Da Dung Mountain is a limestone karst mountain in My Duc Ward, Ha Tien City, An Giang Province, near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Part of the historic Ha Tien Ten Scenic Spots, it is known for its rugged limestone cliffs and extensive system of 14 natural caves and grottoes. The mountain houses small pagodas and shrines, offers panoramic views of rice fields and coastline, and is valued for its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Dinh Cau Shrine is a historic coastal shrine perched on a distinctive rocky outcrop at the mouth of the Duong Dong River in Duong Dong Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Built in 1937 to honor Thien Hau, goddess of the sea, it is revered by local fishermen for protection at sea. The shrine features a small temple reached by stone steps, offering panoramic views of the sea, harbor and sunset.
Ganh Dau Cape is a rocky headland at the northwestern tip of Phu Quoc Island in Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Extending into the Gulf of Thailand, it offers panoramic views of the sea and nearby islands. Known for its tranquil fishing village setting, natural coastal scenery and sunset views, the cape is a scenic viewpoint and photo spot near Ganh Dau Beach, about 30 km north of Duong Dong town.
Grand World Phu Quoc is a large entertainment, shopping and cultural complex in Ganh Dau in northern Phu Quoc Island, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Part of the Phu Quoc United Center developed by Vingroup and opened in 2021, it is designed as a 24-hour sleepless city. Notable for its Venice-inspired canal with gondola rides, European-style streets, night market, museums and nightly shows, it combines leisure, dining and cultural performances in one integrated destination.
Ham Ninh Fishing Village is a traditional fishing settlement on the east coast of Phu Quoc Island in Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Known for its stilt houses, long wooden pier extending into the shallow sea, and tranquil rural atmosphere, it preserves the island's fishing heritage. Visitors come to observe daily fishing activities, enjoy fresh seafood, and experience authentic coastal village life away from resort areas.
Hon Son Island, also known as Lai Son Island, is an 11.5 sq km coastal island in Lai Son Commune, Kien Hai District, An Giang Province, about 65 km west of Rach Gia in the Gulf of Thailand. Centered on Ma Thien Lanh peak (450 m), it features sandy beaches such as Bai Bang, fishing villages, and forested hills. Known for clear water, seafood, and hiking trails, it is a developing eco-tourism destination within the Kien Hai archipelago.
Hon Thom Island and Cable Car is a major attraction in southern Phu Quoc, An Giang Province, Vietnam. The island is the largest in the An Thoi archipelago and is connected to Phu Quoc by the Hon Thom Cable Car, recognized as the world's longest non-stop three-rope cable car at 7,899.9 meters. Operated as Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, it combines scenic sea views, beaches, a water park and entertainment facilities, making it a popular day-trip destination.
Ho Quoc Pagoda, also known as Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery, is the largest Buddhist monastery on Phu Quoc Island, located in Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Facing the Gulf of Thailand and backed by forested mountains, it was inaugurated in 2012 and belongs to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. The complex is notable for its traditional Ly-Tran dynasty architecture, large Buddha statues, and panoramic sea views.
Khem Beach (Bai Khem) is a white-sand beach on the southeastern tip of Phu Quoc Island in An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Known for its fine powdery white sand, clear turquoise water and calm, shallow sea, it is one of Phu Quoc's most scenic beaches. Formerly secluded, it is now lined with luxury resorts including JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay while retaining public access areas.
Long Beach (Bai Truong) is a 20-kilometre sandy beach on the southwest coast of Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province. Stretching from Duong Dong town south toward An Thoi, it is the island's main beach area. Known for its long stretch of yellow sand, calm shallow water in dry season, and west-facing sunset views, it is lined with resorts, restaurants and bars and is a central hub for beach tourism on Phu Quoc.
The Mac Cuu Family Tombs is a historic tomb complex on Binh San Hill in Ha Tien City, An Giang Province. It contains the tombs of Mac Cuu, founder of Ha Tien in the early 18th century, and more than 40 members of his family and generals. Recognized as a National Historical Relic, the site is notable for its traditional architecture, stone sculptures, and hilltop setting overlooking the town and Gulf of Thailand.
Mui Nai Beach is a coastal beach located at Mui Nai cape in Phao Dai Ward, Ha Tien City, An Giang Province in southwestern Vietnam near the Cambodia border. Part of the historic Ha Tien Thap Canh scenic sites, it is known for its calm shallow waters, dark brown sandy shoreline backed by Ta Pang hills, and views of offshore islands. The beach is a popular local recreation area for swimming, seafood dining and sunset viewing.
Nam Du Islands is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Gulf of Thailand, administered by Kien Hai District, An Giang Province, about 80 km southeast of Phu Quoc. Centered on Hon Lon (Cu Tron) Island, it is known for clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, fishing villages and forested hills with a lighthouse viewpoint. The islands remain relatively undeveloped, offering a quiet coastal escape with snorkeling, hiking and seafood-focused tourism.
Ong Lang Beach is a tranquil sandy beach on the central west coast of Phu Quoc Island in Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Located between Duong Dong town and Ganh Dau, it is known for its soft golden sand, clear shallow water and quieter atmosphere compared to Long Beach. Lined with casuarina trees and low-density resorts, it offers calm seas in the dry season, sunset views and a relaxed, less commercialized coastal setting.
Phu Dung Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda located at the foot of Binh San Mountain in Binh San Ward, Ha Tien City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Built in the mid-18th century during the Mac family rule of Ha Tien, it is one of the oldest pagodas in the Mekong Delta. Notable for its traditional Vietnamese architecture, ancient statues, garden setting and association with the legend of Lady Phu Dung, it is recognized as a historical and cultural relic.
Phuoc Dien Pagoda, commonly known as Hang Pagoda, is a Buddhist cave temple located on the slopes of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. Built within natural caves and grottoes, the pagoda is notable for its integration of religious architecture with the mountain landscape, colorful statues, and tranquil courtyards. It is a well-known pilgrimage and sightseeing destination within the Sam Mountain religious complex near the Cambodian border.
Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Factory refers to traditional barrel houses (nha thung) on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang Province, where Phu Quoc fish sauce (nuoc mam) is produced. The island is Vietnam's leading fish sauce production center, known for anchovy-based sauce fermented in large wooden barrels. Factories such as Khai Hoan, Phung Hung and Huynh Khoa are open to visitors and demonstrate a craft with over 200 years of history and protected geographical indication status.
Phu Quoc National Park covers more than 31,000 hectares in northern Phu Quoc Island, An Giang Province, encompassing primary evergreen, mangrove and melaleuca forests. Established as a nature reserve in 1986 and designated a national park in 2001, it forms the core zone of the Kien Giang UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The park protects diverse flora and fauna, offers trekking trails and is notable for its biodiversity and conservation value.
Phu Quoc Night Market is a popular open-air market on Bach Dang Street in Duong Dong Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Located near Dinh Cau Rock and the Duong Dong River, it operates in the evening and features over 100 stalls selling fresh seafood, street food, pearls, handicrafts and souvenirs. Established to serve tourists in the island's main town, it is a central evening gathering place for visitors exploring central Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc Pearl Farm is a pearl cultivation and exhibition facility on Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, Vietnam. Located along the island's western coast near Duong Dong, it showcases the process of culturing pearls from oyster seeding to harvesting and jewelry making. The farm is notable for sustaining Phu Quoc's reputation as Vietnam's leading pearl island, offering educational tours and direct sales of locally cultured pearls to visitors.
Phu Quoc Pepper Farm refers to the pepper cultivation areas concentrated around Khu Tuong and Cua Duong in central Phu Quoc, An Giang Province. Phu Quoc pepper is renowned for its aroma and heat and holds Geographical Indication status in Vietnam. Farms are open to visitors as agricultural tourism sites, showcasing traditional growing methods, tall pepper vines on wooden poles, and processing of black, white and red pepper.
Phu Quoc Prison, also known as Coconut Tree Prison (Nha Lao Cay Dua), is a historic prison museum in An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Originally built by the French colonial administration in 1949-1950 and later expanded, it is now a Special National Relic. The site preserves barracks, watchtowers, and life-size exhibits illustrating prison conditions and is a major historical and educational attraction on Phu Quoc Island.
Rach Vem Starfish Beach is a shallow sandy beach at Rach Vem fishing village in northern Phu Quoc Island, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. It is notable for seasonal aggregations of red starfish visible in clear, shallow turquoise water. The beach features white sand, calm sea, wooden piers, stilt houses and floating seafood restaurants, retaining a traditional fishing village character while serving as a popular ecotourism and photography destination.
Sam Mountain (Nui Sam) is a 284-meter isolated hill in Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta near the Cambodian border. Dotted with pagodas, temples and shrines, it is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site centered on Ba Chua Xu Temple. The mountain offers panoramic views of rice fields and canals, historic relics from the Nguyen dynasty, and a cluster of cultural attractions at its base and summit.
Sao Beach (Bai Sao) is a well-known white-sand beach on the southeastern coast of Phu Quoc Island in An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. It is noted for its fine powdery white sand, clear turquoise water, gentle shallow shoreline and palm-fringed crescent shape. Consistently ranked among Phu Quoc's most scenic beaches, it offers a tranquil setting for swimming and relaxation away from the island's more developed western coast.
Sim Wine Factory is a local production facility on Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, Vietnam, specializing in wine made from sim (rose myrtle) fruit harvested in the island's forests. Located near Duong Dong town, it is known for showcasing the island's distinctive specialty product. Visitors can observe fermentation and bottling processes, sample different sim wine varieties, and purchase bottles. The factory represents a long-standing local craft and is a common stop on island sightseeing tours.
Sung Hung Pagoda is one of the oldest Buddhist pagodas on Phu Quoc Island, located in Duong Dong Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Built in the early 20th century, it sits on a small hill near Tran Hung Dao Street. The pagoda is notable for its traditional Vietnamese-Mahayana architecture, tranquil courtyard with bonsai and statues, and its role as an important spiritual center for local residents and visitors.
Sunset Town and Kiss Bridge is a large Mediterranean-inspired coastal development at the southern tip of Phu Quoc Island in An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Developed by Sun Group, it features colorful cliffside buildings, plazas and the iconic Kiss Bridge (Cau Hon), two walkways that nearly touch over the sea. It is notable for sunset views, nightly multimedia shows and its role as a major entertainment and photography destination in southern Phu Quoc.
Suoi Da Ban is a natural stream and waterfall site on Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, Vietnam. Located about 6 km northeast of Duong Dong in Cua Duong area, it is known for large flat granite slabs (da ban), small cascades and clear pools surrounded by forest. The site is a popular local picnic and swimming spot, especially during the rainy season when water flow is strongest, offering a tranquil forest setting away from the beaches.
Suoi Tranh Waterfall is a small forest waterfall located in Duong To on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Situated about 10 km from Duong Dong town within a forested valley, it features a gentle cascade flowing over moss-covered rocks into shallow pools. Surrounded by dense tropical vegetation, caves and walking trails, it is a popular nature attraction known for its tranquil setting and seasonal water flow during the rainy season.
Tan Chau Silk Village is a traditional craft village located in Tan Chau Town, An Giang Province, in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. It is renowned for producing Lanh My A, a distinctive black silk dyed with the fruit of Diospyros mollis (mac nua). The village has preserved silk weaving for over a century and is notable for its manual wooden looms, natural dyeing process, and cultural heritage along the Tien River.
Tay An Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda located at the foot of Sam Mountain in Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province. Founded in 1847 and rebuilt in 1958, it is notable for its distinctive blend of Vietnamese and Indian architectural styles, with domed roofs and colorful facades. Recognized as a national historical relic, it is a major pilgrimage and sightseeing site in the Mekong Delta.
Thach Dong Cave is a limestone karst cave on Thach Dong Hill in My Duc Ward, Ha Tien City, An Giang Province, near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. The cave enshrines Tien Son Pagoda and is associated with the folktale of Thach Sanh. Known for its stalactites, stalagmites, narrow chambers and hilltop views over rice fields and the Ha Tien plain, it is listed among the historic Ha Tien Ten Scenic Spots.
Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb is a historic monument located at the foot of Sam Mountain in Vinh Te Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam. Built in 1829, it is the burial place of Nguyen dynasty mandarin Thoai Ngoc Hau and his two wives. Recognized as a National Historic Relic, the tomb is noted for its traditional architecture, ancient stele, and tranquil setting, and is a significant cultural and historical attraction in the Mekong Delta region.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest is a flooded melaleuca forest ecotourism site in Van Giao Commune, Tinh Bien District, about 30 km from Chau Doc, An Giang Province. Covering about 850 hectares, it is notable for its dense cajuput trees, interlaced waterways covered with duckweed, and rich birdlife. Managed as a protected forest, it offers boat tours and an observation tower for viewing the Mekong Delta wetland landscape.
Tuc Dup Hill is a limestone hill in An Tuc Commune, Tri Ton District, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. Rising about 300 meters, it is known for its system of natural caves, tunnels and bunkers preserved as a historical relic site. Surrounded by rice fields and the Seven Mountains landscape, the hill combines natural scenery with preserved wartime structures and offers forest trails, viewpoints and cave exploration for visitors.
Vinpearl Safari is Vietnam's largest semi-wild safari and open zoo, located in Ganh Dau in northwest Phu Quoc, An Giang Province. Opened in December 2015 by Vingroup, it covers about 380 hectares and houses over 3,000 animals from more than 150 species. The park is divided into an Open Zoo area for walking and a Safari Park explored by enclosed bus, and is notable for conservation, rescue and breeding programs.
VinWonders Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest theme park located in Ganh Dau in northern Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc City, An Giang Province. Originally opened in 2014 as Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc and rebranded in 2020, it covers about 50 hectares within the Phu Quoc United Center. The park features six themed zones with roller coasters, water slides, an aquarium, shows and family attractions, drawing domestic and international visitors year-round.