The amazing and modern-looking Can Van Lau Theater is located in Hung Vuong Square of Bac Lieu City. This one-of-a-kind venue comprises three buildings: an opera house, a meeting center, and an exhibition shaped to resemble the conical Vietnamese hats and a nod to the country’s culture. Some people speculate that the three buildings together also represent Vietnam’s …
Mekong River Delta Region – Southern Vietnam
Fed by the mighty Mekong River and spread over the far southwestern tip of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta Region, also known as “Ðồng Bằng Sông Cửu Long” meaning the Nine Dragon River Delta or more simply “Ðồng Bằng Sông Mê”, is more than just a landscape: it's a lifestyle. Living amongst the Mekong’s many tributaries, locals have built their life on the water, creating floating …
Vinh Hung Ancient Tower – Bac Lieu Province
The Vinh Hung Ancient Tower was discovered in 1911, but the archaic building is much older than that. This structure is from the Angkor period, when the Khmer people lived, dating back to the 9th century. According to Sanskrit writings found on the pagoda next door, it’s estimated that the Vinh Hung Tower was built sometime between 814-892 BC. The tower is especially …
Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam
Nestled along the southern coast of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Region is the Bac Liêu Province. A rather large province, Bac Liêu doesn’t have as many tourists and it is often overlooked by travelers that are going to Cân Tho or Vung Tàu. What Bac Liêu does have to offer are beautiful gardens, tranquil places of worship, and amazing beaches, all without the massive hoards of …