Sights in Tra Vinh
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Uncle Ho Temple
The highly unusual (particularly in these southern parts) Uncle Ho Temple is dedicated, of course, to the late president Ho Chi Minh, and contains a shrine to Ho as well as a small museum displaying photos of his life. The temple was built in 1971, while the war was still in progress, and there’s a downed US aircraft on the grounds. The Uncle Ho Temple is at Long Duc commune, 5km north of Tra Vinh town.
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Ong Pagoda
The very ornate, brightly painted Ong Pagoda is a fully fledged Chinese pagoda and a very active place of worship. The red-faced god on the altar is deified general Quan Cong. He is believed to offer protection against war and is based on a historical figure, a soldier of the 3rd century. You can read more about him in the Chinese classic The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
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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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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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