Back to the land of coconut peacefully canoeing, visiting the orchard, visiting Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Lach market church, watching Thom river, … interesting experiences in Ben Tre.
Experience in Ben Tre for a fun journey
Visit the fruit garden
In addition to coconut, this land is also known for its lush green fruit gardens, so this is also an interesting experience that you cannot miss. In typical areas such as Cai Mon, Tan Phu, Lach market, … luxuriant gardens, each season one fruit is always heavy so you can freely visit. Not only that, coming here can also be hand picked and enjoyed at the garden, from durian to rambutan, longan, … sweet and craving.
Visit the orchard full of fruit all year round
Cycling to explore the coconut garden
Not all of a sudden, Ben Tre was called “the land of coconut”, because the simple land could not lack the shadow of this familiar tree. Whenever I have the opportunity to return here, temporarily away from busy places to travel with a bicycle to the coconut gardens. Along the way, the looks of different coconut trees will make you attracted, and learn about the lives of people who are attached to this tree. And above all, enjoying the irresistible delicious coconut dishes is an experience in Ben Tre that you will remember forever. 
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Stay at homestay of local people
Homestay service is not new, but in Ben Tre you can sleep at the local people’s house. Living together, eating and learning about daily work life like family members bring something new. The true beauty of Westerners’ life can only be understood to know how simple and friendly it is, experience is not always possible.
Take a break at homestays by local people and learn about the idyllic life
Visit Vam Ho bird sanctuary
Among the experiences in Ben Tre that have been visited everywhere, the Vam Ho bird sanctuary is also a difficult destination to miss. This is where wild nature still preserved rare, is inhabited by more than 100 different species of birds such as storks, cauldron, herons, Pile Fabrication, teal, … Here you can not only paddle through The canal on two sides of the Melaleuca forest for sightseeing, but also participating in many fun games, enjoy simple but equally delicious cuisine.
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Visit the weaving village of Phuoc Tuy
Located about 40 km from the city center, Phuoc Tuy craft village in Ba Tri is famous for its long-standing bamboo weaving profession. Products serving people’s daily life such as: basket, basket, basket, etc. are made by their own hands. Although the economic value is not great, but people still keep the traditional jobs of their ancestors over the ages, this lovely beauty will always be the image you remember when you are away from Ben Tre.
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Visiting Phu Le communal house
With this experience in Ben Tre you will be able to visit the historic building built in 1826 – immediately the 7th Emperor Minh Mang. This place is known as not only ancient but also architectural. Most impressive in this coconut land. The rustic image of the house nestled in the shade of an old tree is a familiar place for generations of people in Ba Tri, its poetic beauty will also make you be amazed. 
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Visit Cho Lach church
The parish building has a long history not only as the living place of Catholics here, but also carries in itself important marks over many periods of this land. The church is associated with the name of the world famous scientist Truong Vinh Ky, in a cool park filled with green trees. Do not forget to come here to chek in and learn about the life of this celebrity. 
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Sitting in a canoe
Instead of visiting here by car or motorbike, choosing a tricycle is also an interesting experience in Ben Tre that you should try. Sitting on rustic canoes, weaving through the canals, the two banks are shady coconut water. Feel the cool, serene air of immense green space that attracts the eyes. This is a space for you to talk to the canoe rower about life and interesting things about this lovely land.
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See the Thom river
Although there is no floating market in Ben Tre, but if you want to see the scene of the working life on the boat’s pier, you come right to the romantic Thom river. Going along the two banks of this river will see boats full of coconuts for production and consumption everywhere. The villagers are messing with coconuts – something they will never give up. 
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Monkey bridge
A characteristic feature of the southwestern region is the intertwined canal system, so when you come to this place, you cannot miss the experience of going to the monkey bridge in Ben Tre . Although the bamboo bridges are familiar to the people here, new arrivals are an interesting challenge. The lullaby with initial unsteady steps will be compensated for by the unforgettable joy of passing. 
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Visiting My Lang rice paper craft village
Ben Tre people have a saying: “My Cage rice paper, Son Doc puff cake” , so don’t forget to visit this famous rice paper making village for a memorable experience. Visit to learn and try to pour the cake and how to get it to not be torn, and the people here bake the cake right on the charcoal stove to enjoy on the spot. The crispy cake is fragrant with coconut milk, and the flavor is difficult to stop. 
The long-standing rice paper village is famous throughout the country
Visit the old house of Huynh Phu
The old house bold Hue in the heart of the garden located in Thach Phu district is the favorite address of those who love the land of Ben Tre whenever there is a chance to travel to the Southwest . The people here recounted that they were owned by Huynh Phu, a native of Hue who came here to find land to live. Wood and craftsmen were brought from Hue, built for many years to finish. The ancient space is still intact today, each corner shows the dear image of the architecture of Central Vietnam.
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Enjoy rustic cuisine
Certainly, culinary discovery is an experience that everyone will remember every time they have the opportunity to explore a certain land. The daily folk dishes such as: goby rice, fish, shrimp, or dishes made from coconut, … Although simple, they are precious gifts that people here cherish every time they have. Welcome to the house to play. Taste to feel the home taste in every delicious dish that I eat.
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The journey to discover the countryside, the garden and river, always contains many indescribable emotions. If you have a chance to return to the land of green coconut do not forget the above experiences in Ben Tre , enjoy and bring back unforgettable memories when you leave.