Hau Giang Province is the smallest province in the Mekong Delta and it doesn't have many high-profile attractions to tourists. If you want to stray off the tourist track and enjoy ordinary life in the Mekong Delta then Hau Giang can be good for a couple of days. AdventureGreen offers tours in the Mekong Delta which travel past the province of Hau Giang.
Travel Guide Hau Giang, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
1/ Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve
The nature reserve covers 2,800 hectares in Phung Hiep District. This is home to 330 flora and 206 fauna species with some listed in Vietnam Red Book (Endangered Species): otter, cobra, box turtle…
2/ Phung Hiep Floating Market (also known as Nga Bay Floating Market)
Nga Bay is the confluence of seven rivers/canals. And thanks to the convenient of transport by waterways that a floating market formed around the beginning of the 20th century. And there are several handicraft villages which started taking shape in the neighborhood from that time.
The market gathering at the floating market is mostly from 5 A.M to 8 A.M. The goods traded at the market are mostly agricultural produce, especially seasonal fruits. At the market, there are also floating cafes and restaurants.
3/ Quan De Mieu Temple
The temple was built by the Chinese community in Vi Thanh City. The temple is dedicated to Chinese patron saints: Quan De, Thien Hau,…
4/ Gia Lam Co Tu Pagoda
The pagoda is in Nga Bay City with Indian architecture.
5/ Sasanarangsay Khmer Pagoda
The pagoda in Vi Thanh City is for the local Khmer communities with Khmer architecture.
6/ Cau Duc Pine Apple Farms Community-based Tourism
The farms are in Thanh Thang Village, Hoa Tien Commune, Vi Thanh City. Visiting these farms you can engage in local daily life: doing farm work, rowing boats to till the farm…
7/ Chuong Thien Victory Historical Site, Long My Historical Site
Chuong Thien played an important role during the war and in 1973 the Army of the 9th Military Zone fought and won 75 battles to maintain their control of this region. The victory is commemorated in Vi Thanh City and Long My District.
The Mekong River in Hau Giang Province
8/ Visit the Xa No Canal
This canal was expanded by the French from 1901 to 1903 and turned into a water trade route. The canal is 40km in length starting from Can Tho, passing Hau Giang and Kien Giang before rinsing its water into the sea. The canal is 60m wide and 2-9m deep. Apart from its important role as a trade route, the canal also helps to bring copious fresh water from the Hau River to make agriculture possible in several saline-alkaline soil areas. Taking a bike ride or a stroll along the riversides is a relaxing experience.
9/ Betel Farm in Vi Thuy
The total area in Vi Thuy for betel is 40 hectares, probably the biggest area in Vietnam for betel! Visiting the area, you can get lost amid lush green farms and learn about the amazing trade as well as culture related to betel plants.
10/ Vi Thuy Cajeput Forest
The forest of 10 hectares is home to several bird species. Visiting the forest, you can have relaxing moments observing the hectic wildlife.
Coconut forests at Hau Giang
11/ Former Base of the Communist Party of Can Tho (or Ba Bai Base)
Hau Giang once belonged to Can Tho Province. And the relic was the seat of the Communist Party of Can Tho during the war (from 1972). The base is in Phuong Binh Commune, Phung Hiep District.
Adventure Tours, Nature Tours
1/ Bike Tours
Hau Giang is a great place to explore by bike, with its flat terrain and quiet roads. AdventureGreen offers 1 or 2 day tours cycling in Hau Giang.
2/ Nature Tours
Lung Ngoc Hoang and Vi Thuy Cajeput Forest are good places to watch birds and learn about the ecosystem in a wetland area.
Where to Stay
There are a variety of accommodation options in Hau Giang, ranging from budget guesthouses to mid range ecological lodges.
Vi Thanh City, the provincial capital of Hau Giang Province
Getting There
The nearest airport to Hau Giang is Can Tho International Airport, 50km northeast of Vi Thanh City, 50 minutes away by car. From there, you can take a taxi or a bus to Hau Giang. Alternatively, you can take a bus or a private car from Ho Chi Minh City, which is 250km away, about 4 hours by car.
