of An Binh
See the locations on Vinh Long Google Map
There is not much to see in Vinh Long town, but it's known as starting point for excursions to Cai Be Floating Market and nearby islands with fruit orchards in the Mekong. Then there are some pagodas as Van Thanh Mieu and Tịnh xá Ngọc Viên
Take the local ferry to An Binh Island and wander around. Read the report by Rachel_John.
You can get boat trips to Cai Be floating market (one way takes 45 minutes) here as well homestays, read nore in the guide travelfish.org .
From the 7th floor of the hotel. Picture © Jame
Picture © Katharina
Market in Vinh Long. Picture © ian
Picture © sneedy
Rice at the market. Picture © jerome
Hand woven bamboo baskets. Picture © mulaohu
Brick stone factory in Vinh Long. Picture © Jos Dielis
Picture © Jos Dielis
© danielguip
Church near Vinh Long. Picture © Taekwonweirdo
Tourist boats in the canals of An Binh and Hoa Phuoc Islands. Picture © mckaysavageVan Thanh Mieu pagoda: Tran Phu Street. The temple dates from 1866 and is dedicated to Confuzius. Phan Thanh Gian is honoured here.
Picture © ThanhTâmTịnh Xá Ngọc Viên: Buddhist temple. See pictures
Hotels in Vinh Long:
An Binh Hotel: 3 Hoang Thai Hieu, ward 1.
Cuu Long Hotel: From 21 USD. 1 Thang 5 Street. Look for a room in the new wing, revommends travelfish.org.
Huong Mai Hotel: 33/15A Pham Thai Buong, ward 4.
Mai Quic Nam Homestay: Hoaan1 hamlet ,Binhhoaphuoc commune,Longho Dist, Vinh Long
Tel: (84-58) 829 829
Fax: (84-58) 829 829
Nam Phuong: 240000 VND. 11 Le Loi. Read review on tripadvisor.com
Phuong Hoang 1: 2H - 2R Hung Vuong Road, ward 1. Recommended for backpackers by travelfish.org
Phuong Tao Hotel: 105 Nguyen Hue, ward 2
Saigon Kim Lin: 80 Binh Minh Street, Cua Lo town. "Modest", but good, notes PTA10 on tripadvisor.com
Sau Giao Homestay Vinh Long:
Picture © KatLeshTai Nguyen Hotel: 60/12 Mau Than, ward 3.
Van Tram Guesthouse: 41 Thang 5 Street. Spacious rooms, some with good riverviews, but there is some noise from the Hoa Nang restaurant across the road in the night, notes travelfish.org
Thai Binh Hotel: 190 Le Thai To St
Vinh Sang Bungalows: Read about Vinh Sang Tourist Area.
Crocodiles at Vinh Sang. Picture © Le Thi Thu ChungMore destinations in the Mekong Delta:
My Tho and the islands in the Mekong
Cai Be and its floating market
Can Tho and its floating market
Sa Dec and Marguerite Duras
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