Introducing Sa Dec
The former capital of Dong Thap province, Sa Dec is a peaceful town of tree-lined streets, fading colonial villas and orchards and flower markets outside of town. It has a small degree of fame as the setting for The Lover, a film based on the novel by Marguerite Duras. Two of the classic French villas used in the film can be seen across the river from the market area.
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Groups doing a whirlwind tour of the Mekong Delta often make a lunch stop here and drop in on the nurseries.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: getting around the mekong delta
by HenningWessel 19 August 2011
Agree, Ben Tre- Sa Dec- Can Tho- Cai Rang- Chau Doc is a pretty classical route, LOL!
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Re: getting around the mekong delta
by grammalyn 18 August 2011
After a lot of research and looking into tours, I don't think they're for us; too touristy. We like "off the beaten track" places and…
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