Things to do in Mekong Delta
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Ben Tre Museum
The Ben Tre Museum is set in an ageing but atmospheric old yellow villa. It has the usual assortment of rusty weapons and American War paraphernalia, along with rousing images of Ho Chi Minh.
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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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An Tuong 2
This is the local disco in town, or rather more accurately 2km from town on the road to Sam Mountain. It is usually the preserve of local boys and some working girls unless there is a big event kicking off.
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Ocean Bar & Grill
This is a tiny little tapas bar-grill located on the main road into town. The bites are light, so mix and match, but know well that the wine selection is the best in town thanks to the attached winestore.
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Restaurant Carole
This place is French in accent, but the menu includes a whole lot of fresh Vietnamese seafood, such as the signature shrimps in cognac or pastis. The prices are very reasonable for international dining.
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Noi Ben Tre
A multistorey barge moored in the river, this place doesn’t cruise, but it does draw a healthy breeze by night. The menu is extensive and includes everything you can imagine and some things you can’t.
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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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Ai Xiem
Gorgeously located on the inviting white sands of Bai Sao beach, this place has succulent barbecued seafood and great fish in clay pot meals. Tables are on the sands, a few metres from lapping waves.
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Tan Phat
Located a kilometre or so before Duong Beach, this seafood restaurant looks like a tumbledown shack from the outside, but it has pavilions over the water with good views of the local fishing fleet.
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Central Market
Many local farmers and wholesalers arrive at this market by boat to buy and sell. The fruit and snack section out front is particularly colourful and stays open until late evening.
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Suoi Da Ban
Suoi Da Ban is a white-water creek tumbling across some attractive large granite boulders. There are deep pools and it’s nice enough for a dip. Bring plenty of mosquito repellent.
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Cao Dai Temple
If you missed the one in Tay Ninh, My Tho has its own colourful but smaller Cao Dai Temple that’s worth a look. It’s west of the town centre between Ð Dong Da and Ð Tran Hung Dao.
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Military Museum
Devoted to all things militaristic, this museum has the usual assortment of American War weaponry and Ho Chi Minh portraits. Missiles and a fighter aircraft sit on the front lawn.
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Eden
Next door to La Veranda, this is an outpost of the popular Pham Ngu Lao bar-restaurant. It has a fine location with tables on the sand and a covered interior with pool tables and internet access.
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Bac Lieu 2
Located on the road to Soc Trang, this long-running local favourite offers a good range of Vietnamese classics in clean surroundings. It’s about 700m north of the roundabout towards Soc Trang.
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Dong Khanh
For a varied menu, try the popular Dong Khanh, where dishes include squid with mushrooms and a filling fish hotpot. The tablecloths add a touch of class, as does the English-language menu.
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Khmer Minority People’s Museum
Opposite the Ang Pagoda entrance is the nicely presented Khmer Minority People’s Museum, which displays photos, costumes and other artefacts of traditional Khmer culture.
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Tan Nghia
Arguably the most sophisticated restaurant in town, this place has a likeable setting next to the river. The menu includes a good range of meats and seafood and it pulls a regular crowd.
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Ong Met Pagoda
The chief reason for visiting the large Khmer Ong Met Pagoda is its accessibility, as it’s right in the centre of town. The friendly monks will happily show you around.
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Vinh Trang Pagoda
The monks at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful and well-maintained sanctuary, provide a home for orphans, disabled and other needy children. Donations are always welcome.
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Chua Dat Set
Buu Son Tu (Precious Mountain Temple) was founded over 200 years ago by a Chinese family named Ngo. Today the temple is better known as Chua Dat Set, or Clay Pagoda.
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Xuan Thanh
You know you have hit the coast when shrimp is the cheapest dish on the menu. This local eatery has an English menu boasting a range of seafood and grills, plus cheap breakfasts.
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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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Com 36
This is the real Vietnamese deal, with bare-bones furnishing, no decor and no English menu, but the authentic food is displayed behind a glass counter so just point and eat.
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Hung
Located opposite the Hung Vuong Hotel, this is one of the best restaurants in town. Hung is a huge eating space with delicious grilled meat and fish and is perpetually busy.
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