20 Attractions to Explore Near Cồn Quy

Con Phung is an eco-tourism spot that was as located on an islet floating in the middle of the My Tho River. The vast greenery and the water resource visitors can visit the orchards and enjoy delicious regional dishes. In addition, this place also attracts visitors by the daily life features of the locals associated with handicrafts made from coconut, such as coconut candy, souvenirs from the tree, coconut shells, etc.

One of the best-known temples in the region of southern Vietnam, Vinh Trang Pagoda is a Buddhist temple situated on the banks of the Bảo Định canal. In the main hall of the temple, there are multiple statues of various Buddhas including Amitabha Buddha, Gautama Buddha, various arahants, and bodhisattvas.

A huge historical monument built in the heart of Vietnam which was paving light to the Battle of Rạch Gầm-Xoài Mút was fought between the Vietnamese Tây Sơn forces and an army of Siam in present-day Tiền Giang Province on January 20, 1785. It is considered one of the greatest victories in Vietnamese history. The monument is now one of the great attraction in Vietnam.

A great memorial which was built in the name of the first female general of the Vietnam People's Army during the Vietnam War. Furthermore, she was commander of an all-female force known as the Long-Haired Army, who engaged in espionage and combat against ARVN and US Forces. This monument was one of the great places in Vietnam.

The holy church which was located in the heart of the Ben Tre province. The Holy Mother of Mary Ben Tre is the name of Vietnamese Catholics referring to the phenomenon of the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help appearing after blurring the image for more than 3 months under the canal. The Roman church where the photo is stored - belongs to the Diocese of Vinh Long, one of three Catholic pilgrimage centers in Vietnam recognized by the Vietnamese government.

Cai Be Floating Market is one of the noticeable and influential markets in Mekong Delta. Lots of boats and rafts in the delta gather here to trade and do business. Although the market is often open all day.

The site is an important wildlife sanctuary in Vietnam as it is characterized by a wetland biosystem dominated by mangrove and many rare species.

It is the mousoleum of the great poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu, also known as teacher Chieu. To recognise his contributions to the nation, a temple was built in Ben Tre in his honour in 1972. This site was recognised as a national relic site in 1990. It was re-built in 2000 on an additional land area of 13,000 sq.m where there sit the tomb and monument of the late poet.

It is a memorial house dedicated to the late Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung in Vinh Long province.

Tien Chau pagoda is the most ancient pagoda in Vinh Long province. Inside the shrine, there are a lot of delicate statues to see, from Bodhisattva to Ngoc Hoang, Bac Dau, Minh Vuong, etc.

Ba Om Pond is a unique and famous landscape in Tra Vinh Province. The pond is rectangular, 300 m wide, 500 m long. The surface of the pond is clear and blue, covered by lotus flowers and water lilies. A hundred-year-old ancient oily tree whose roots rise from the ground creates strange shapes that attract tourists here.

Angkorajaborey Pagoda, also called Ang Pagoda, is located in the Ba Om Pond area of Tra Vinh. It is one of the types in the system of 141 pagodas of the Khmer in Tra Vinh province.

This is a wetland reserve which was located in the heart of Long An province with an area of ​​5,030 ha. It is considered as an inland basin in the vast lowland of Dong Thap Muoi. ver the years of exploitation for agricultural production, the richness of biodiversity has been reduced, leading to a reduction in the number of typical flora and fauna.

The park has an area of 50 hectares, of which 20% comprises lakes and 60% trees and gardens. The park comprises 30 different themed areas.

Located right on busy Nguyen Trai Street, it can be accessed by entering through an iron gate and crossing a small courtyard. The roof is decorated with small delicately fashioned porcelain figurines expressing themes from Chinese legends. Lanterns and wooden models of Chinese theaters hang over the entrance.

A historic Buddhist pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1744, it is one of the oldest temples in the city. The bodhi tree present in the garden was brought to Vietnam from Sri Lanka by the 20th Sinhalese Theravada Buddhist monk Narada.

Six floors with 18 exhibition rooms showcasing traditional Vietnamese medicine.

One of the largest fine arts centers of Vietnam. The museum focuses on collecting, keeping, preserving and displaying fine artworks typical of Vietnamese people, especially Ho Chi Minh City and the South. It comprises three floors of exhibition space.

A large market place in central Hoh Chi Minh City, popular for handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and local food.

Also known as Reunification Palace, it was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, when a North Vietnamese army tank crashed through its gates.