Things to do in Ben Tre

Thoi Son Island

Cu Lao Thoi Son, Attractive Garden Ecotourism Area Tien Giang is a province with strengths in garden eco-tourism in the Mekong Delta region. Among them, Thoi Son island with its typical ecosystem of the Western river region is a Tien Giang tourist destination not to be missed. Thoi Son island, also known as Lan island, located in Thoi Hoa hamlet, Thoi Son commune, My Tho city, Tien Giang province, is considered the precious gem of the Tien River. Covering the entire dune is an immense green color, with an intricate system of ditches and canals, fertile land, and luxuriant fruit trees in all four seasons, making it an ideal tourist destination in the West. Thoi Son Islet is the largest of the four dunes on this section of the river, with an area of about 1,200 hectares, and is considered the most harmonious of the Four Sacred Cones (Long - Lan - Quy - Phung). Although located on the same river, Thoi Son Islet and Tan Long Islet (Long Islet) belong to My Tho city, Tien Giang province; Quy and Phung islands belong to Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre province. According to history, Cu Lao Thoi Son - My Tho is also the land associated with the spring event of 1785, the cloth-shirted hero Nguyen Hue achieved a glorious victory, destroying 50,000 Siamese invaders. During the resistance war against the imperialists, Con Thoi Son marked the victories of the Western army and people with a battle belt surrounding the Dong Tam base, creating the once famous Binh Duc victory. Previously, the people of Con Thoi Son mainly lived by fishing and aquaculture, along with growing fruit trees in rotation, producing many delicious fruits such as: longan, sapoke, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, durian, bananas, jackfruit, mango... Later, people on the dune developed beekeeping for honey, some households also made puff cakes, rice paper, coconut candy, jam, handicraft items... to serve customers. Come to Tien Giang to visit and learn.. The name Con Thoi Son also has an ancient house, with typical Southern architecture, with three rooms and two wings, yin-yang tiled roofs, and columns made of precious wood. Inside the house, the decoration is also in the ancient style with a sparkling mother-of-pearl altar cabinet, exquisitely carved sofas, and a pair of tureens carved with parallel sentences painted in red and gilded gold. In front of the house there is a yard planted with ornamental plants that are meticulously manicured, surrounded by a cool green garden..

Vinh Trang Pagoda

Vinh Trang Pagoda was built in the early 19th century and has a history of over 100 years. It is located in My Tho City, not far from Saigon. Vinh Trang Pagoda is one of the local temples, housing the mummified remains of monks from centuries ago. In addition, Buddha statues are enshrined in the halls, and giant statues of Maitreya and Guanyin are located in the courtyard. Vinh Trang Pagoda seems to follow the traditional cultural characteristics of Hindu temples in terms of architectural style, with bright and vivid colors, numerous floral decorations, and a light, airy structure; its exterior can be described as magnificent and resplendent. The 60 precious wooden statues enshrined inside are considered artistic masterpieces carved in the early 20th century.

Khu Du lịch - Văn Hóa & Thể Thao Lan Vương

This attraction offers a wide variety of cultural activities. Visitors can tour traditional Vietnamese houses and temples to learn about ancient Vietnamese architectural styles and religious beliefs. They can also enjoy traditional music and dance performances to learn about Vietnamese musical and dance traditions. Visitors can join hands-on workshops to make traditional handicrafts and experience Vietnamese craft culture firsthand.

Song Tien Tourist Site

TTC Mekong Aqua Park

TTC Mekong Aqua Park is a large water park located in Bến Tre Province, Vietnam. It is the first water park in the city. This water park is part of the Mekong Resort project, covering an area of ​​more than 45,000 square meters, including Dining, accommodation, water park and Tiny Zoo interactive zoo experience area. The featured water projects include: Water Plaza, Kids Pool, Rainbow Slide, Spiral Tube Slide, etc. In addition, there is Tiny Zoo, which is an interactive zoo where visitors can interact with cute animals.

Đồng Khởi Park

Dong Tam Snake Farm

Snake Farm features species such as the Indian krait, sea snake, venomous snakes, and Siamese cobra. Visitors can also stroll through the snake pavilion and take photos with pythons.

Lac Hong park.

With its vast green spaces and blue skies, the park is a great place to relax. Here, you can stroll across spacious lawns, breathe in the fresh air, and experience the beauty of nature. The park also features many beautiful flower beds and trees, creating a pleasant environment that offers a sense of tranquility and peace.

Homestay Hạ Thảo

Coconut Dao Relics