Vinh Long
Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long
McKay Savage from London, UK · CC BY 2.0
The orchard heart of the Mekong between two rivers, famous for fruit islets and a century-old brick-and-pottery craft village.
Vinh Long lies between the Tien and Hau rivers, one of the most fertile alluvial lands in the Mekong Delta. The province is famous for the cool green An Binh Islet, the cradle of orchard-homestay tourism, and the unique kingdom of Mang Thit brick-and-pottery kilns by the Co Chien River. Vinh Long is also the homeland of many notable figures and a land of scholarly tradition. Here, visitors immerse themselves in lush orchards, listen to don ca tai tu and feel the down-to-earth, warm-hearted rhythm of river life.
Best time to visit: May to August, when the fruit is in full season
Local specialties
- Crispy fried elephant-ear fish
- Binh Minh nam roi pomelo
- Binh Tan sweet potato
- Tofu skin (tau hu ky)
Places (3)
An Binh Islet
A fertile islet between the Tien and Co Chien rivers, an orchard paradise with eco-homestays and fruit all year round.
Mang Thit Brick Kilns
A century-old kingdom of brick and pottery kilns by the Co Chien River, with fairy-tale orange-red kiln towers.
Vinh Long Temple of Literature
The last surviving temple of literature in southern Vietnam, built in 1866 to keep learning alive as the land was being lost.