‘Pocket’ of Sam Chau Doc mountain travel experience fully and in detail

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Join Vietnam Travelers to learn about Sam mountain tourism experience, explore the land with famous famous monuments and landscapes in An Giang.

Some information about Sam mountain

Nui Sam or Vinh Te Son , the mountain is 228 meters high and is located in the top famous That Son land in An Giang. This location is 6 km from Chau Doc city and more than 60 km from Long Xuyen city. Although not overwhelmed by the majestic natural scenery, it is also an attractive place for tourists whenever there is a chance to travel to the southwestern region . Because there are many beautiful temples and landscapes that are hard to resist for both spiritual tourism and attractive sightseeing. experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-dinh-nuiPhoto: @heephan

What beautiful season is Sam mountain tourism?

Like other places in the garden, the weather in Sam mountain is divided into two seasons: rainy season and dry season. However, the average temperature all year round is quite pleasant, each time has its own beauty, so you can choose the right time to come. Some time suggestions for you:

– Dry season (from December to April) : when it is sunny, the sun is not too strong, so it is convenient for walking, climbing to visit famous tourist destinations.experience-travel-travel-nui-sam-buy-depPhoto: @ justinle8x

– Rainy season (from May to November) : rains fall, the flood season brings alluvium to cover trees, mountains, forests and vast white fields. There will be some obstacles when moving, but in return you can see the fresh and green natural scenery.

In addition, the surrounding mountains have endless rice paddies so travel experience Sam Mountain in Chau Doc you can also choose the time of grain to come watch and photograph check in delight. There are 3 favorite periods of time that many people love to visit: April – early July, August – early November, December – early March.experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-buy-luaPhoto: @ lelong2006

Guide to move

Sam Nui is about 250 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh city, the distance is not too close, but the travel is quite convenient, crossing the Vam Cong bridge so there is no fear of ferry jam. To get here you can choose from the following means:

– By bus : the bus routes Phuong Trang, Hue Nghia, … depart from Saigon to Chau Doc or Long Xuyen. You can catch a flight that suits your time, the ticket price is about 140 thousand VND / person.

– By private means : According to Sam mountain tourism experience, there are many routes, but the most popular one is to run directly along National Highway 1A through Highway 80 to Ho Tung Mau Street, City. Sa Dec. Then continue on the direction of Highway 91, go through Le Van Cuong to reach Sam Nui.experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-phuotPhoto: @ le_thao0201

What to visit in Sam mountain?

Explore the top of Mount Sam

Coming to Sam mountain, you cannot miss the opportunity to walk along the trail, both sides of the green tree road and enjoy the peaceful natural scenery. On the way up the mountain you will see many kinds of flowers, most notably brilliant and noble tigon. Or the sections of the green and green forest swaying with the wind, somewhere are the singing of birds. Steps seem to slow down to enjoy the serene beauty, without the noise and dust as usual. experience-travel-travel-nui-sam-dinh-nui-Photo: @sapblogger

Visit the Temple of the Xu Princess

Experience Sam mountain tourism here is known as one of the places that owns many impressive temples, of which the most beautiful and famous is this sacred Ba temple. Among the An Giang pagodas that are most visited by tourists from all over the world, especially on the occasion of the annual festival at the end of April. The pagoda was built in the national shape with characteristic blue roof, the campus is cool, so not only is the place where people come to worship but also known as a beautiful sightseeing spot. experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-mieu-baPhoto: @ ngoctrinh18texperience-travel-travel-nui-sam-mieu-ba-Photo: @ deepion51

Visiting Hang Pagoda 

This ancient house was built in the 40s of the 19th century, initially just a bamboo wall. However, after many repairs, instead of materials such as bricks, stones, wood have become ancient with irresistible beauty. The pagoda has a pretty view, standing from the courtyard can see the panorama of the mountains and fields below. Coming here, you will enjoy the quiet space, walk through the stone steps, watch the majestic towers, statues or caves associated with the legend of a pair of human beings.experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-sour-hangPhoto: @ cong5827experience-travel-lich-nui-samPhoto: Le Thuy

Visiting Long Son Tu

According to Sam mountain tourism experience, this is also one of the top destinations chosen by tourists. The ancient temple is located at the foot of the temple, right on the way to the top of the mountain with an equally unique architectural style. Wild, tranquil atmosphere with majestic Bodhisattva statue. This is also a place to watch sunrise and sunset embracing nature around you, you must visit once when coming to Sam mountain. experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-long-sonPhoto: Tuinox

Tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau

Architectural works with unique cultural features from the Nguyen Dynasty include: tombs, churches, museums. It is the place where An Giang people express their gratitude and remembrance of the people who have contributed to the reclamation of this land. Come here to visit, learn about the life of Mr. Thoai Ngoc Hau as well as learn more about the development of Sam mountain and this place.experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-lang-thoai-ngoc-hauPhoto: @ hoai.liinh

Doctor Mo’s mansion

The villa located on the side of the mountain side of Confucianist Truong Gia Mo – a participant in the Duy Tan movement, plunged down the cliff at Sam mountain because of depression. This place is built with elegant architectural style of marble, bright red tile roofing. The 2-storey villa, above it has a U-shaped balcony, next to the ancient phoenix tree shady. Tourist experience in Sam mountain is not only a place to visit but also a relaxing stop, resort on the mountain.experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-biet-autumnPhoto: thamhiemmekong

Tay An Temple

The first temple was built in a unique architecture combining traditional Indian and pure Vietnamese styles. You can see the brilliant yellow paintwork, the round roof, not curved like other temples. Peaceful scenery, there are also 2 eye-catching white and black elephant statues. This location is the top beautiful visit and check-in place in Sam Mountain. 
 experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-tay-anPhoto: @my_utopian_world

Check in Tra Su Melaleuca forest

A familiar destination for tourists near Sam mountain can not be ignored is the green primeval Tra Su Melaleuca forest . Going to An Giang without a boat wandering through the green forests to watch the scenery is flawed. Here, you can enjoy the quiet scenery, the four sides only have the sound of goby fish, the sound of birds singing on the treetops. Walking along the dirt roads can see each herd of white storks living in front of their eyes. experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-tra-suPhoto: @ hoangphuong.ntexperience-travel-travel-nui-sam-tra-su-Photo: @yennn_linhhh

What to eat and where to go to Sam mountain?

Suggest where to eat 

Coming to Sam mountain to enjoy the food is one of the experiences that is hard to miss. Some hotels or resorts offer meals for tourists on the spot. However, if you want to explore and enjoy more dishes of the river by yourself, some of the following restaurants are ideal destinations:

– Dong Que Restaurant : where there are dishes with western standard flavors, especially hot pot sauce, the price fluctuates only about 200,000 VND to eat with friends.

  • Address: Extended Trung Nu Vuong street, Chau Thoi 2.

experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-lau-mamMam hotpot is an indispensable dish when coming to Chau Doc

– Restaurant Truong Van : plus is pretty diverse menu can be comfortably selected according to their preferences. Traveling in An Giang, if you go with a large group, the space and price here is also more reasonable. 

  • Address: 15 Quang Trung, Ward A, Chau Doc City.

experience-travel-lich-nui-sam-bay-bongMeals with idyllic dishes on the way to visit Sam mountain

– Quan Bay Bong : This shop is quite famous in the region and is visited by many tourists because of the dishes bearing the essence of ‘local wind home’, such as basa fish and sour soup, fried beef, grilled fish, hamster ,. .. According to Sam Chau Doc mountain tourism experience, this place is suitable for those who want to learn the typical dishes of this land.

  • Address: 22 Thuong Dang Le, Chau Doc city.

Resting place

Nui Sam is also one of the attractions that attracts tourists every year so there are many motels and hotels for you to choose from. Some suggestions such as: Victoria Nui Sam Lodge, Hung Cuong Hotel, Hai Chau Hotel, Trung Nguyen Hotel, … In which, Victoria Nui Sam is chosen by many people because it not only provides comfort services, luxury swimming pool. This place is also a very beautiful place to see. During the day, it covers the whole field below, and at night, you can watch the cool starry sky. experience-travel-travel-nui-sam-victoria-Photo: @truongnhu_hoaexperience-travel-travel-nui-sam-victoriaPhoto: @ thanhchanh.bui88


All over Sam An Giang mountain, there are countless beautiful landscapes of nature and the irresistible temples and pagodas that attract many people. Hopefully, with the  above-mentioned Sam Chau Doc mountain travel experiences, you will have a memorable trip with many beautiful memories in this famous peaceful place throughout the West. 

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