What's fun in Hau Giang?

30/05/2024
A friend from Thai Nguyen province called and asked: "This weekend I'm going to Hau Giang to cheer on my colleagues running an international marathon. Is there anything fun in Hau Giang?" I didn't hesitate and immediately replied: "There are many fun things in Hau Giang, but you have to explore them to see all the fun."

It is said that the young land was established in 2004 after being separated from Can Tho province, but in fact the name Hau Giang (large) has existed for a long time and has left a strong historical mark of an "old" land in the history of the Mekong Delta. In addition to Vi Thanh city, Hau Giang also has Nga Bay city, Long My town and 5 districts: Chau Thanh, Chau Thanh A, Vi Thuy, Phung Hiep, Long My. With the advantage of bordering Can Tho city, the countryside with typical rustic features, Hau Giang is a destination worth visiting after tourists have had enough experience in Can Tho city.

This weekend, more than 7,000 athletes registered to participate in the international running race in Hau Giang, including several thousand athletes and supporters from other provinces coming to Hau Giang. This is an opportunity for Hau Giang to carry out tourism stimulus activities and, above all, to introduce the destination of Hau Giang to tourists near and far. During the weekends, tourists, athletes, and fans mainly gather in Vi Thanh city. So before knowing what fun Hau Giang has, you must know what is special about Vi Thanh.

Since its establishment, Hau Giang has been proud of its unique Xa No canal embankment, protruding on both sides of the canal dug by the French in 1901, 39km long, with shiny stainless steel bars, harmoniously designed, running along both sides of the canal, becoming a symbol of the province. On sunny days, walking around the embankment right in the center of Vi Thanh city will see very unique features, suitable for those with a poetic soul...

Along the Xa No canal embankment and canal are works and relics, a rather peaceful riverside city, the level of urbanization is increasingly expanding but still retains its gentle features, not too bustling, suitable for those who love a peaceful, fresh atmosphere.

There are also quite a few tourist attractions in the central area, including the Victory Park and Monument; the special national monument of the Victory of 75 enemy battalions; the Ho Sen cultural area; the administrative area of ​​the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee... suitable for riding a motorbike around or cycling to explore and enjoy the fresh air.

If you want to explore in Vi Thanh, you should go to Cau Duc pineapple area, in Hoa Tien commune, Vi Thanh city, about 6-7 kilometers from the city center. Pineapple is a "favored" crop specifically for alum soil, not very fertile land. Pineapple is not a flower for tourists to come close to take pictures, cherish, from the tree to the fruit, all have thorns. However, the vast pineapple growing area is very suitable for everyone to "live virtual", especially rowing a boat along the canals of the pineapple garden to watch people harvest pineapples will be a very worthwhile experience.

The system of pagodas, monasteries, and churches around Vi Thanh city is quite numerous and most of them are located right in the center, very convenient for tourists who want to find a relaxing and peaceful space. The special thing about Hau Giang is that in many localities in Vi Thanh city, Chau Thanh A district, Long My district, Vi Thuy district... there are many Khmer pagodas with very unique beauty in the middle of the rich countryside, which will be a "check-in" spot that cannot be missed.

Compared to other provinces and cities, Hau Giang has no shortage of destinations and relics, with 9 national historical relics, including 1 special national relic. Coming to Hau Giang, tourists must explore to fully feel the unique charms.

From Vi Thanh city to Vi Thuy district, tourists can visit the betel garden that retains a bit of the countryside soul, the Viet - Australia cajuput forest eco-tourism area; Going a little further down to Long My town, you will visit Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery - one of the few Zen monasteries built in the provinces and cities of the Mekong Delta. Along the way to Long My, you will visit Uncle Ho's Temple in Hamlet 3, Luong Tam Commune, suitable for a trip back to the source, back to Phung Hiep. The first stop is the Can Tho Provincial Party Committee Base Relic (Ba Bai Base). Phung Hiep also has riverside garden tourism areas with an experiential nature. Coming to Nga Bay city, you will visit Thien An strawberry garden and Nga Bay floating market...

There are special places that tourists spend time exploring to see. For example, in the countryside of Phu Xuan Hamlet, Thanh Hoa Commune, Phung Hiep District, there is a "fairy bamboo garden" with a whole kilometer of shady bamboo trees, a very popular destination for tourists. A vast space of green bamboo, neatly trimmed, cool, will certainly not be in vain when coming here.

Community tourism and homestay have just emerged in Hau Giang not long ago and not many people have invested in it, so it may not satisfy tourists, but in Hau Giang, all relics and museums are free to enter. Apart from some tourist areas that have been invested in relatively completely, most other destinations do not charge an entrance fee unless tourists use the service.

In Hau Giang, except for the sea, everything that the provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta have, this province has it all. Although not too flashy, it is worth experiencing to see all the uniqueness of this land...

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