Lost in the romantic scenery on the salt fields of Bac Lieu

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The scene of Bac Lieu salt field with passionate people at work is a simple, dear picture and leaves many unforgettable impressions.

Address of Bac Lieu salt field

Bac Lieu is a province located in the coastal area of ​​the Mekong Delta, the sea is clean with high salinity, and is not bitter because of that advantage, the salt making profession here is famous throughout Cochinchina. The Chinese who came to reclaim land were the first to lay the foundations for salt making in Bac Lieu. During the years of the resistance war against the French and the US, only wealthy households were allowed to produce salt in the fields along the river here.The-salt-bac-bac-5Salt fields with beautiful squares attract the eyes


Currently there are many salt making sites, but people in two districts Dong Hai and Hoa Binh are associated with this industry for the longest time. The image of Bac Lieu salt field is not only familiar but also becomes a special attraction for tourists. Because there are still a number of architectural works, large palaces built from the French colonial period are the property of the old salt-making owners. new-salt-bac-food-1Places to visit and experience for you many beautiful moments

Which season should we come to Bac Lieu salt field?

Salt-making as well as farming have each season, from December to April next year, when the West enters the dry season, people in Bac Lieu are busy again to harvest on salt fields. Under the bright sun, but the scene is always cheerful and bustling to have a rest before entering the rainy season in the South. Here you will enjoy the typical sunshine and wind and watch the fields continue to stretch endlessly. the-salt-bac-bac-8Visit the salt field in the main harvest season to see the bustling scenery

>> See also: Bac Lieu tourist information

Impressive sightseeing destination

Not lavish, bustling, but salt fields in Bac Lieu as well as other locations are interesting with simple peaceful scenery. Do not know whether accidentally or intentionally, but the fields are square and spread out evenly. From above, you will see like giant mirrors reflecting the sunlight and shadows of the salt people creating a poetic scene. As beautiful as an oil painting full of art.farming-muddy-bac-lieuThe colorful picture is not vibrant, but is particularly attractive


The blue sky, wild mountains and forests with pure white fields of salt combined with salt create a magical scene. Especially early in the morning when the sun starts to rise, or in the afternoon, the sunset gradually fades behind the mountain. Across the salt fields, the image of a farmer soaked in sweat illuminated by the colors of nature makes you want to be immersed in that moment. new-salt-bac-3The painting left a deep impression of salt people in Bac Lieu. Photo: baobaclieu.vn


Experiencing Western travel to the salt fields has just learned about the salt industry as well as the people who live very hard. To make white salt with low value, it also has to go through many stages. With manual salt making methods, they are still diligent in the fields and sticking to the profession to create an indispensable spice for everyday life. Just contact and talk to them and you can feel the love and sincerity.The-salt-bac-fish-9Passionate work life ignores all the hardships. Photo: Baomoi


Modern life, though, has many more vibrant attractions or unique attractions. But the salt field is always an impressive destination and attracts many tourists to visit every occasion of the country. Coming on the occasion of March, April is the time of the largest harvest. You will see everywhere are large and small salt mounds, people are constantly scratching under the hot sun, because the faster the sun gets dry. new-salt-bac-bac-2The evil afternoon is even more fanciful. Photo: baobaclieu.vn


Trolleys or need to tear heavily to be carried on the shoulder do not find it easy to make a grain of salt. Across the salt fields in Bac Lieu  full of sun and wind, the heat of sea salt rises with footsteps and sweat drops creating an impressive scene, adding to your love for this profession. This is the ideal place for you to have the opportunity to learn more about life as well as record memorable memories with the land full of salty taste of the sea. The-salt-bac-bac-11Come here to see the idyllic life by the salt field


For every Vietnamese people, salt is a very familiar spice. Not only here, but the salt grains made in Bac Lieu have its own flavor that cannot be mixed. The characteristic sweetness with high salinity is widely used in seafood marinating, making soy sauce, fish sauce, everyday cooking, … All over the provinces in the South to the Central or to Cambodia are popular. this special salt.new-salt-bac-food-6Bac Lieu salt floats throughout the South to the Central with a special taste

Some note when visiting

– When visiting the Bac Lieu salt field  and taking photos, please ask for permission in front of the people here so as not to affect their work.

– Wear waterproof boots or shoes because when moving is slippery, it is easy to fall, in addition, if salt water stays in the feet for a long time, it will create a burning sensation.

– Because the sun is hot at noon and the sea water is deposited, the heat in the field is very high. Therefore, if you want to come here you should go in the early morning or late afternoon.

– Don’t just look around but forget to observe how people make salt in the fields. It’s not a bad idea to record those impressive moments or to be able to join them. These will definitely be interesting experiences that are difficult to get back to. the-salt-bac-fish-4Visit the salt field for a fresh new perspective on this professionThe-salt-bac-Lieu-10Don’t forget to record your impressive moments

Guide

There are 2 options for you to go:

– The first is to fly to Ca Mau airport and then take the car to  Bac Lieu salt field .

– Monday: take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Bac Lieu city center. From there, you will move towards the direction of Cao Van Lau street towards the sea. You can follow the directions of Google Maps or ask for directions to the people to reach the beautiful salt field.The-salt-bac-fish-7The simplicity of the salt fields surprised many people. Photo: baobaclieu.vn


The strong feelings of the people of Bac Lieu are sent through each grain of salt like the hearts of love that always cling to the profession before hardships. Not high to silver, gold, honest, but homeland love. If you once go to the West, do not forget to visit the sunny and windy lands here to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the salt fields!

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