28 places to discover
Ap Bac Relic is a national historical site in Tan Phu Commune, Cai Lay District, Dong Thap Province (formerly Tien Giang), about 15 km west of My Tho. It preserves the battlefield of the Battle of Ap Bac on 2 January 1963. The site features a central monument, outdoor display of military vehicles and aircraft, and an exhibition house with artifacts, photographs and maps documenting the battle and its context in the Mekong Delta.
Ba Duc Ancient House is a preserved 1938 residence in Dong Hoa Hiep village, Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province, in the Mekong Delta. Built by a wealthy local family, it blends French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture with ornate woodwork, tiled roofs and European details. Notable as a filming location for the 1992 film The Lover, it showcases affluent Mekong Delta domestic life and is a key heritage stop on Cai Be cultural tours.
Cai Be Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Cai Be Town, Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta, on the bank of the Cai Be River near the Cai Be Floating Market. Built between 1929 and 1932 in Roman architectural style with a tall bell tower, twin spires and arched facades, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the area. The church remains an active parish and a frequent stop on Mekong Delta boat tours.
Cai Be Floating Market is a traditional floating market on the Tien River at Cai Be Town in Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province (formerly Tien Giang Province) in the Mekong Delta. Known for wholesale trading of fruits, vegetables and agricultural produce directly from boats, it is notable for the 'cay beo' poles used to display sample goods. Once one of the largest floating markets in the delta, it offers insight into river-based commerce and local daily life.
Do Cong Tuong Temple is a historic temple in Ward 2, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, dedicated to Do Cong Tuong, the founder who reclaimed land and established Cao Lanh village in the late 18th to early 19th century. Recognized as a national historical relic, the temple features traditional Vietnamese architecture, an incense-filled worship hall, and commemorative steles, serving as a cultural landmark honoring the region's pioneering heritage.
Dong Hoa Hiep Ancient Village is a preserved heritage village in Dong Hoa Hiep Commune, Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta. Located between the Tien River and Cai Be town, it is notable for its cluster of well-preserved traditional southern Vietnamese and French-colonial houses dating from the 19th century, surrounded by fruit orchards, canals and river islets.
Dong Tam Snake Farm is a large snake breeding and research center located in Binh Duc Commune, Chau Thanh District, about 9 km west of My Tho in Dong Thap Province (formerly Tien Giang). Established in 1977 for venom research and snakebite treatment, it houses thousands of snakes including king cobras, pythons and vipers, along with a snake museum, medicinal plant garden and crocodile area. It serves as both a conservation facility and visitor attraction in the Mekong Delta.
Gao Giong Eco-tourism Area is a 1,700-hectare cajuput forest and wetland reserve in My Hiep Commune, Cao Lanh District, Dong Thap Province, about 17 km from Cao Lanh city. Established as a protected cajuput forest and developed for ecotourism, it is notable as one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the Mekong Delta, with extensive canals, lotus fields and a diverse ecosystem of the Dong Thap Muoi region.
Go Tao Temple is a small local temple located in Tan Dong commune, Go Cong Dong District, in the Go Cong area of Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. It functions as a community place of worship within a rural coastal commune setting. Detailed official tourism documentation is limited, and the temple is primarily known at the local level rather than as a major provincial tourist attraction, reflecting the typical village temple landscape of the Go Cong region.
Go Thanh Archaeological Site is a nationally ranked Oc Eo cultural site located in Tan Thuan Binh Commune, Cho Gao District, Dong Thap Province, about 15 km from My Tho. Excavated since 1987, it preserves remains of an ancient coastal settlement of the Oc Eo-Funan culture dating from around the 4th to 12th century, with residential areas, burials and thousands of artifacts including ceramics, glass and stone jewelry.
Go Thap Relic Site is a Special National Relic in My Hoa Commune, Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province, about 43 km from Cao Lanh. It preserves remains of the Oc Eo culture dating from the 1st to 6th century associated with the ancient Funan kingdom, along with vestiges of 19th-century resistance against French rule. The complex includes archaeological mounds, temples, tombs and a museum set within the seasonally flooded Dong Thap Muoi wetland landscape.
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House is a well-preserved historic residence at 255A Nguyen Hue Street in Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province. Built in 1895 and renovated in 1917, it is notable for its fusion of French colonial, Vietnamese and Chinese architecture. The house was the residence of Huynh Thuy Le and is internationally known as the setting for Marguerite Duras' novel The Lover.
Kien An Cung Pagoda is a Chinese assembly hall and temple located in central Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Built between 1924 and 1927 by the Fujian Chinese community, it is dedicated to Quan Cong (Guan Yu). Notable for its elaborate Chinese architecture, wood carvings, ceramic tile roofs and incense coils, it was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1990 and remains an important cultural landmark in the Mekong Delta.
My Tho Flower Village is a flower-cultivation area located in My Phong Commune, My Tho City, Dong Thap Province (formerly Tien Giang Province). It is known as a local center for growing ornamental flowers, seedlings and decorative plants that supply My Tho and the Mekong Delta, especially for the Tet Lunar New Year market. The village consists of household gardens and nurseries along rural roads and canals.
Nguyen Sinh Sac Tomb is a national historical relic complex in Ward 4, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province, dedicated to Nguyen Sinh Sac (1862-1929). Located about 1 km from the city centre, the 9-hectare site includes his tomb, a museum, a reconstructed stilt house and lotus ponds. Built between 1975 and 1977 and inaugurated in 1977, it is a prominent cultural and commemorative destination in the Mekong Delta.
Ong Kiet Ancient House is a well-preserved traditional house in Dong Hoa Hiep Village, Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province, in the Mekong Delta. Built in 1838, it is over 180 years old and is a notable example of southern Vietnamese residential architecture combining Hue royal house style with Mekong Delta features. The house is recognized for its wooden structure, antique furnishings and cultural value within the Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village.
Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area is a 17-hectare cultural park in Long Hung A Commune, Lap Vo District, near Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province. Centered on the Nam Phuong Linh Tu temple complex, it honors the ancestors and pioneers who reclaimed and developed southern Vietnam. The site combines traditional Vietnamese architecture, memorial halls, lotus ponds, gardens and exhibition spaces showcasing southern heritage and the Dang family lineage.
The Royal Mausoleum, known as Lang Hoang Gia, is the ancestral tomb complex of the Pham Dang family in Long Hung Commune, Go Cong, Dong Thap Province. Built in the early 19th century, it contains the tombs of Grand Duke Pham Dang Hung, father of Empress Tu Du, and other family members. Recognized as a National Historic Relic, it is notable for its Nguyen Dynasty architecture, elaborate stone carvings, and historical connection to the Vietnamese royal family.
Sa Dec Flower Village is a century-old horticultural area in Tan Quy Dong, Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province, in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam. Covering about 500 hectares along the Tien River, it is one of Vietnam's largest flower cultivation centers with thousands of varieties of flowers and ornamental plants. Established in the early 20th century, it is especially notable for supplying flowers nationwide during the Lunar New Year (Tet) season.
Tan Phong Island is a river island in the Tien River, part of the Mekong Delta, located in Tan Phong Commune, Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province. Formed by alluvial deposits, the island is known for extensive fruit orchards, particularly rambutan, longan, citrus and durian. It is a rural eco-tourism destination offering orchard visits, canal boat trips and homestay experiences reflecting Mekong Delta river life.
Tan Thanh Beach is a coastal beach in Tan Thanh Commune, Go Cong Dong District, Dong Thap Province, about 50 km from My Tho. Known for its dark sandy and muddy tidal flats stretching into the East Sea, it is not suited for swimming but is notable for clam and seafood farming, long breakwater embankment, and expansive views. Visitors come for scenery, fresh seafood, and the tranquil fishing village atmosphere.
Thap Muoi Lotus Field is a vast natural and agricultural attraction in My Hoa Commune, Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province, about 35 km from Cao Lanh city in the Mekong Delta. Part of the Plain of Reeds (Dong Thap Muoi), it is known for extensive lotus ponds that bloom seasonally across wetlands. The site is notable for its scenic rural landscape, traditional wooden boat rides, lotus-based cuisine, and photography opportunities in Vietnam's renowned lotus-growing region.
Thap Muoi Stork Garden is a protected bird sanctuary located in Thanh My Commune, Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province, in the Dong Thap Muoi wetland region. Established to conserve natural cajuput forest and wetland habitat, it shelters thousands of white storks, herons and other waterbirds. Notable for its dense nesting colonies, observation towers and boat access through flooded forest, it offers a representative example of Mekong Delta wetland ecology near Cao Lanh.
Thoi Son Islet (Con Thoi Son) is the largest of the four islets on the Tien River in My Tho, Dong Thap Province. Located opposite My Tho city center, it is known for lush fruit orchards, beekeeping, coconut candy workshops and traditional southern Vietnamese rural life. It is a central stop on Mekong Delta boat tours connecting Long, Lan, Quy and Phung islets.
Tram Chim National Park is a protected wetland national park in Tam Nong District, Dong Thap Province, in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam. Covering about 7,588 hectares of the Dong Thap Muoi floodplain, it is recognized as a Ramsar wetland of international importance. The park is notable for its seasonally flooded grasslands, lotus fields, melaleuca forest and as a habitat for the endangered sarus crane and more than 230 other bird species.
Truong Dinh Tomb and Temple is a national historical relic complex in Ward 1, Go Cong, Dong Thap Province (formerly Tien Giang). Dedicated to Truong Dinh (1820-1864), a noted 19th-century leader in southern Vietnam, the site comprises his tomb, a memorial temple, and landscaped grounds. It features traditional Vietnamese architecture, altars, steles, and artifacts related to his life, serving as both a commemorative site and a place of local worship and education.
Vinh Trang Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple located in My Tho City, Dong Thap Province (formerly Tien Giang) in the Mekong Delta, about 70 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1849 and completed in the early 20th century, it is renowned for its unique fusion of Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese and French colonial architectural styles. Designated a national historical and cultural relic, it features monumental Buddha statues, ornate facades and tranquil gardens.
Xeo Quyt Relic is a national historic site located in My Hiep and My Long communes, Cao Lanh District, about 30 km from Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap Province. The 52-hectare cajeput forest and wetland served as a revolutionary base from 1960 to 1975. Today it is preserved as a forest park with restored bunkers, underground shelters and canals, notable for its natural landscape and wartime history.