Introducing Bac Lieu
The capital of southern Bac Lieu province, Bac Lieu is 280km from HCMC. Of the 800, 000 people living in the province, about 8% are of Chinese or Cambodian origin.
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The town has a few elegant but forlorn French colonial buildings, like the impressive Fop House (now used as a community sports centre), but not much else.
Farming is a difficult occupation in this region because of saltwater intrusion, and the province is better known for its healthy longan orchards. In addition to this, the enterprising locals eke out a living from fishing, oyster collection and shrimp farming, as well as salt production (obtained from evaporating saltwater ponds that form immense salt flats).
Most foreigners use Bac Lieu as a springboard to reach the outstanding bird sanctuary out of town.
Last updated: Sep 18, 2008
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