Ben Tre is one of the best places in Mekong Delta with the pristine features of the garden, the fresh ecological environment in the green of coconut gardens, large fruit orchards.
A cloudy morning in Ben Tre, Vietnam is the best time to get to the banks of the mighty Mekong and take a boat tour of the beautiful and biologically super-active Mekong Delta. It is home to innumerable species of plants and animals. The delta, therefore, houses and feeds countless families – fishermen, coconut factory workers, farmers to name a few. When in Ben Tre, you can possibly choose an organized boat tour of the Mekong Delta. Here is our picks of top 3+ must-visit places in Ben Tre...
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Daily life of people in Ben Tre[/caption]
The tour begins…
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This is a motorboat for the day[/caption]
The first part of the trip involves a 40-minute ride on the Mekong river or the Ben Tre river (a Mekong distributary) to be more specific. Morning is a great time for people to watch – fishermen laying out their nets, food vendors venturing out for a day’s work, and coconut factories opening their shutters. You also observe and understand how the river was very much a part of the lives of people there.
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Mobile house on the Mekong – eligible for daily living and work[/caption]
The 1st Stop – Coconut Garden
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The Coconut Garden[/caption]
The first stop in Ben Tre is a huge coconut garden owned and run by a veteran Vietnamese woman. Then you are treated to some sweet pandan-infused coconut water and yummy dried and sweetened coconut strips a little later.
The 2nd Stop – Coconut Candy Factory
After another ride of about 30 minutes, you will alight at a Coconut Candy Factory where you get to witness the entire process of coconut candy-making right from the peeling of coconuts to stuffing the candies inside wrappers.
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Process of coconut candy-making[/caption]
Here you get an opportunity to do some more touristy stuff like listening to traditional Vietnamese music, taste some tropical fruits, and take a sip of Vietnamese honey and lemon tea. The performance by the musicians is beautiful. You can tip at the end of the performance if you love it.
The 3rd Stop – Mat Factory & Lunch
Next, you get off the motor boat and walk the roads of a Vietnamese village to reach a mat factory where you can see workers diligently involved in weaving straw mats at impeccable speeds.
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A family-owned mat factory in Ben Tre[/caption]
The next part of the tour was mostly on land until you depart at rowing boat. You get into a vehicle named “xe lam” (Vietnamese “tuk tuk” to traverse the narrow, winding roads of the village in order to reach the place you are looking forward to. Yes, the restaurant where you will have lunch. A huge lunch in the Mekong delta.
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A huge lunch in the Mekong delta[/caption]
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Banh Xeo – a traditional Vietnamese stuffed-crepe[/caption]
The last bit – On a rowing boat
This is going to the most exciting part of your Ben Tre Mekong Delta Tour. It involves getting into a tiny, wobbly, rowing boat which almost touche the river surface. This will be your new and interesting experience.
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On the rowing boat[/caption]
During that time, you may sail the winding canals of Mekong while viewing water coconut palms and various fish-trapping mechanisms up close. You can almost hear the steady din of the river making its way through the complicated canal maze, and that will be a peaceful time to be all on your own soaking in the Mekong way of life.
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A fisherman lays his net for the day[/caption]
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Tourist in Ben Tre[/caption]
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The water coconut palm[/caption]
The myriad of sights and culinary experiences will take you from one surprise to another, while exploring a different culture and lifestyle. Places in Ben Tre will make you want to enjoy all the attractions of Vietnamese culture. Come with us at goReise Vietnam to have more interested tour.
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