Rach Gia Holiday Weather today
Date/time of update: December 22, 2024, 4:43 pm, Timezone: GMT+7
Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 23.36°C
Temperature feels like: 23.66°C
Minimum Temperature: 23.36°C
Maximum Temperature: 23.36°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1011hPa
Humidity:73%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 3.92m/sec
Wind Direction: 351 degrees
Cloudiness: 92%
Sunrise: 2024-12-21 11:12:07
Sunset: 2024-12-22 10:44:21
Kien Giang is a westernmost province in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Kien Giang overlooks the Rach Gia Gulf. The sea of Kien Giang borders Cambodia and Thailand. Tourist attractions in Kien Giang include the Phu Quoc Island and offshore islands in the Gulf of Rach Gia, the sea of Rach Gia, the beaches at Ha Tien, U Minh Thuong National Park.
Things to Do, Attractions
1/ Phu Quoc Island and Other offshore Islands in the Rach Gia Gulf
This beautiful tropical island is a popular tourist destination thanks to its stunning beaches, clear sea waters, quaint fishing villages and stunning sunsets. It's also home to a national park with primeval forest and rich wildlife. The island is about 60km west of Ha Tien Beach and 130km northwest of Rach Gia City.
Phu Quoc is 2 hours flight from Hanoi, 1 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City. Besides, there are speedboats:
+ Ha Tien – Phu Quoc which takes 1.5 hour each way, several boat trips per day;
+ Rach Gia – Phu Quoc which takes 2.5 hours each way, several boat trips per day.
Alternatively you can take a ferry trip to the island from Ha Tien which takes 3 hours and which is cheaper.
There have been massive developments in tourist infrastructure on the Phu Quoc Island recently. There is a wide range of accommodation choices from budget hostels to luxury beach resorts. And the island is getting to be a very popular destination.
As tourism grows in Phu Quoc, some adventure travelers may like to stray off to more quiet island with untouched natural landscape such as Nam Du, Hai Tac...
2/ Ha Tien
This town is known for its scenic natural beauty with beaches and mountains, historical sites and fusion of ethnic cultures. It's located near the border with Cambodia and has several pristine beaches, temples, pagodas... Ha Tien is 90km northwest of Rach Gia.
Rowing boats on a creek of the Mekong River in Kien Giang Province
3/ U Minh Thuong National Park
The U Minh Thuong National Park is among those in Vietnam typical of wetland habitats and it is enlisted in the Global Biosphere Reserves by the UNESCO. This national park is a great place to explore the rich biodiversity of wetland with fresh water, brackish water and sea water. It's home to several rare and endangered species of plants and animals.
U Minh Thuong National Park in Kien Giang Province, Vietnam
4/ Hon Dat
This is the biggest district of Kien Giang Province which has come into an eponymous famed Vietnamese literary work. Hon Dat possesses captivating landscape with mountains and sea and the land is the home of several national heroes…
A 'Monkey Bridge" in Kien Giang Province, Vietnam
5/ Rach Gia
Rach Gia is the capital city of Kien Giang Province. Rach Gia has an idyllic setting with 20km of coastline, with several creeks and rivers. The city has a cultural fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese and Khmer. There are several temples in the city which are dedicated to either national heroes or locally worshiped saints. There are interesting markets in the city which are must-sees for all visitors.
Rach Gia has a nice waterfront path that you can savor your chilled beer and enjoy the magical sunset!
Adventure Tours, Nature Tours, Island Adventure Holidays
AdventureGreen organizes bike tours, motorbike tours to Kien Giang and the Mekong Delta, eco tours to explore U Minh Thuong National Park and adventure beach holidays at Ha Tien and Phu Quoc Islands, and Nam Du Island...
Where to Stay
There are several accommodation options in Kien Giang Province, ranging from budget hostels to luxury hotels and luxury beach resorts. The most popular areas to stay are Rach Gia City, Phu Quoc Island and Ha Tien Town.
What to Eat
Kien Giang Province is known for its seafood, which is fresh and delicious. You should also try the local specialty, the "ca kho to" (caramelized fish stewed in clay pot and sprinkled with the famed Phu Quoc black pepper).
How to Get There
Kien Giang Province is easily accessible by air, land, and sea. The closest airports are the Rach Gia Airport and Phu Quoc International Airport. The former is for domestic flights from/to Ho Chi Minh City and the latter serves both domestic and international flights.
There are also several bus services that operate from major cities in Vietnam, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho to Kien Giang Province. And it is possible to travel to several destinations in Kien Giang like Phu Quoc, Ha Tien and Rach Gia by boat and/or speedboat.
Rice paddies in Kien Giang Province, Vietnam
Rach Gia Average Monthly Rainfalls and Temperatures
