Things to do in Rach Gia
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Nguyen Trung Truc Temple
This temple is dedicated to Nguyen Trung Truc, a leader of the resistance campaign of the 1860s against the newly arrived French. Among other exploits, he led the raid that resulted in the burning of the French warship Esperance. Despite repeated attempts to capture him, Nguyen Trung Truc continued to fight until 1868, when the French took his mother and a number of civilians hostage and threatened to kill them if he did not surrender. Nguyen Trung Truc turned himself in and was executed by the French in the marketplace of Rach Gia on 27 October 1868.
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Valentine
Don’t be put off by the fancy interior, which looks more like a classic karaoke spot, with faux brickwork and pink, heart-covered columns, as the food here is very reasonably priced. It is one of the few menus in town with Western food on offer, including a passable spag bol for 25,000d.
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Hai Au
An expensive restaurant by local standards, it is worth the investment for the great location on the side of the Cai Lon River. Choose from an air-con interior or the livelier terrace. Seafood is popular, including crayfish and crab. Free wi-fi on tap.
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Tam Bao Pagoda
This pagoda, which dates from the early 19th century, is near the corner of Ð Thich Thien An and Ð Ngo Quyen. Rebuilt in 1913, the garden contains numerous trees sculpted as dragons, deer and other animals.
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Rach Gia Museum
The Rach Gia Museum is housed in a gem of a colonial-era building, but was once again under wraps for a renovation when we visited. The collection includes some Oc-Eo artefacts and pottery.
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Than Binh
The throngs of locals eating here attests to the quality of the food, which is also very good value. Most visitors opt for the point-and-eat method, as there are lots of ready-made dishes on display.
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Ao Dai Moi
A popular place for breakfasts, head here for a mean pho or a won ton soup with noodles. The name means ‘new ao dai’ and Ao Dai Moi is run by a local tailor.
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Quan F28
Convenient for the bus station hotels, this is lively by night and does inexpensive molluscs – shrimp, snails, blood cockles and the like.
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Cao Dai Temple
This small Cao Dai Temple was constructed in 1969 and is worth a peek if you missed the Great Temple in Tay Ninh.
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Tan Hung Phat
This small restaurant has a big selection of fish and seafood dishes.
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