An Giang
An Giang is a province located in the Mekong Delta Key Economic Region. It is the most populous province in the Mekong Delta and ranks eighth nationwide in terms of population. Part of An Giang lies within the Long Xuyen Quadrangle.
The province borders Cambodia to the northwest (104 km), Kien Giang Province to the southwest (69.789 km), Can Tho City to the south (44.734 km), and Dong Thap Province to the east (107.628 km). An Giang is located approximately 231 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
An Giang Province has a total natural area of 3,536.6685 km², of which 280,658 hectares are used for agricultural production and 14,724 hectares are forest land.
An Giang is the most populous province in the Mekong Delta and also ranks eighth in population nationwide, after Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Hai Phong. Part of the province’s area is located within the Long Xuyen Quadrangle.
Top 9 Spiritual Tourism Destinations in An Giang Rich in Mekong Delta Cultural Identity
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Spiritual tourism An Giang is not only a journey in search of inner peace, but also an opportunity to deeply experience the harmonious values of culture, history, and nature of the Southwestern Mekong Delta. An Giang is famous for its poetic river landscapes, sacred mountains, traditional folk festivals, and a rich system of temples and...
Visiting Ta Pa Hill in Tri Ton
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Located right in the heart of Tri Ton district, An Giang province, Ta Pa Mountain, also known as Ta Pa Hill, boasts a beauty like a watercolor painting, captivating countless tourists from both within and outside the country.
The bull racing festival in the Bay Nui region, An Giang.
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For a long time, the Seven Mountains area (That Son) in An Giang has attracted many visitors not only for its local specialties and beautiful landscapes, but also for a unique traditional festival—the Ox Racing Festival. This festival is held annually during the Dolta (Don-ta) Festival, a ceremony to worship grandparents and commemorate ancestors of...
The peaceful beauty of An Giang province
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Set aside the hustle and bustle to return to the peaceful beauty of An Giang, sit down to enjoy a bowl of fish noodle soup, immerse yourself in the vibrant Khmer festivals, or simply admire the poetic scenery. Here are some stunning views of Búng Bình Thiên, often called the “Sky Lake” of An Giang:The...
Khmer pottery village in Southern Vietnam
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The highlight of the Tri Tôn pottery village is that they do not use a potter’s wheel or apply any technical means. It is purely done by hand with innate experiential skills. Visiting Tri Tôn in An Giang Province and seeing with your own eyes the An Thuận pottery village of the Khmer people—locally called...
Tra Su cajuput forest, the beauty of An Giang during the flood season.
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Around October and November every year, travelers from the South to the North invite each other to admire the peaceful and lush green Tra Su cajuput forest. With its submerged cajuput forest habitat and rich flora and fauna, Tra Su is considered the symbol of An Giang’s beauty during the floating water season. This is...
Mount Sam in An Giang – A tourist attraction
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About 60km west of Long Xuyen City center via National Highway 91 lies Chau Doc Town, home to a mountain that many people know and long to visit: Sam Mountain. It is named Sam Mountain because, from a distance, its shape resembles a horseshoe crab (con Sam) clinging to a vast green field. There is...
The majestic Ba The mountain
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Among the tourist attractions in Châu Đốc, Núi Ba Thê in An Giang is always mentioned, as it is a picturesque landscape that captivates countless visitors. Núi Ba Thê, also known as Vọng Thê, originally called Hoa Thê Sơn, was renamed during the Nguyễn Dynasty due to name taboos. It is an isolated mountain standing...
The dried fish dish, “Long-legged Dancer,” is so addictive!
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The Bay Nui region of An Giang is not only famous for its annual buffalo fighting festival, but now this land is also becoming better known for a unique type of dried specialty: the “long-legged dancer” dried frog. “Long-legged dancer” is the elegant name for dried rice field frogs. The village that produces these dried...
Stir-fried le le with winter melon – A simple yet sophisticated dish
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Le le meat is considered a delicious and highly nourishing dish, and stir-fried le le with winter melon is regarded as the main course in a meal. The dipping sauce must strike a perfect balance of sour, spicy, and sweet. Just try it once, and you’ll never forget this rustic yet elegant delicacy… According to...
