Tinh Ben Tre Holiday Weather today
Date/time of update: December 22, 2024, 4:04 pm, Timezone: GMT+7
Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 21.08°C
Temperature feels like: 21.25°C
Minimum Temperature: 21.08°C
Maximum Temperature: 21.08°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1010hPa
Humidity:77%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 1.38m/sec
Wind Direction: 282 degrees
Cloudiness: 100%
Sunrise: 2024-12-21 11:06:42
Sunset: 2024-12-22 10:38:24
Ben Tre Province is in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. The province is famous for the coconut forests which account for over 80% of that in Vietnam. Besides, there are scenic rivers, lush-green orchards, and traditional crafts which may make Ben Tre a great place for your Vietnam adventure holidays.
Overview
The upper branch of the Mekong River (The Tien River) with many small tributaries dissect Ben Tre into islands and in the past people had to cross ferries to get to Ben Tre. Nowadays the bridges are convenient for locals and tourists to explore this amazing land. Traveling through Ben Tre, you are to have great adventure-filled experiences!
A coconut boat on the Mekong at Ben Tre
When to Go, Best time to visit
The best time to visit Ben Tre Province is from December to March, when the weather is dry and pleasant. It can be humid and warm from late March through April.
From May through August it is rainy season with daily short-lived 30-minute rain.
From September through December is the rainy season with torrential rain and gloomy skies mostly. The locals refer to this period as the “Flood Season” (Mua Nuoc Lu) during which time the Mekong River water rises flooding several places.
During the Flood Season the region of Ben Tre along with the Mekong Delta is abundant in aquatic life making food to human beings as well as birds. Those who love watching birds may like to travel to the region during this time as there are several migratory bird species as well as resident bird species.
A coconut forest at Ben Tre
Tourist Attractions, What to see
1/ Islands on the Mekong River: Long, Lan, Quy Phung, Phu Da
2/ Orchard of Cai Mon – Cho Lach
3/ Flowers and Bonsai Village of Cai Mon – Cho Lach
4/ Tan Phu Orchard
5/ Bird Park of Vam Ho
6/ Tourist Parks: Lan Vuong, Lang Be, Lang Xanh, Ba Ngoi
7/ Con Bung Beach
8/ Huynh Phu Ancient House
9/ Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
10/ Cu Lao Minh Island
Things to do, Adventure Travel Tours
Ben Tre is normally visited on a day trip from Saigon which combines My Tho in Tien Giang Province and Ben Tre. On this tour, you'll explore the life of local people living on islands on the Mekong River.
As transport is convenient nowadays as well as more growing services in tourism, you can visit Ben Tre on 2-day or 3-day trips visiting coconut gardens, biking through coconut forests, enjoying boat trips on the Ham Luong River which travels through coconut forests… The choices of adventure tours are wide nowadays and you may like to consider some as listed below.
1/ Take a boat tour
One of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of Ben Tre Province is to take a boat tour. Taking a boat tour you can visit villages, local workshops, see how people make coconut candy, rice paper, and other traditional crafts.
2/ Visit the coconut forests
Ben Tre Province is well-known for its coconut forests, which is attached to the life of local farmers: they live in them, they make income from them… You can take a boat ride or bicycle tours through the coconut forests and see how coconuts are harvested, as well as try fresh coconut water and coconut candy.
3/ Visit local markets
Ben Tre Province has many colorful markets where you can buy fresh produce, spices, and local handicrafts. Some of the most popular markets include Cho Lach Market which is famed for fruits, bonsai trees and flowers; and Binh Dai Market which are busy in the morning with lots of seafood and fruits.
4/ Visit historical sites
Ben Tre Province has a rich history, and there are many historical sites that are worth visiting. These include the Dong Khoi Village, which was the birthplace of the anti-French resistance movement, and the Ben Tre Museum, which has exhibits on the province's history and culture.
5/ Try local cuisine, drinks
Ben Tre Province is known for its delicious cuisine, which is influenced by the Mekong Delta region where several ethnic groups with diverse cultures inhabit. The unique style of Ben Tre is the presence of coconut juice and flesh in several dishes from steamed rice to stewed fish… that you do not want to miss while traveling through the province.
AdventureGreen has bike tours and motorbike tours for you to discover Ben Tre and the Mekong Delta.
A gate to a coconut garden at Ben Tre
