Soc Trang
Soc Trang City is located in the central area of the province and has the following geographical boundaries:
- To the east and north, it borders Long Phu District
- To the west, it borders Chau Thanh District and My Tu District
- To the south, it borders My Xuyen District and Tran De District
Soc Trang noodle soup
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Soc Trang's noodle soup has some differences compared to some neighboring localities in the region. A more elaborate bowl might contain a variety of ingredients: snakehead fish, silver shrimp, roasted pork, etc., while a simpler version might only require a medium-sized snakehead fish to make a pot of broth.
The entrepreneurial journey of the king of Pía cake
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The owner of Tân Huê Viên – the largest pia cake processing company in Sóc Trăng – rose from humble beginnings as a hired laborer. He started his business making this unusual cake with nothing more than… a knife and a sheet of aluminum, and after more than 10 years became the “king of pia...
Tra Tim Pagoda Relic
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Viewed from above, Trà Tim Pagoda and Sóc Trăng Airport appear as if they are located on a giant ship, with the pagoda positioned at the bow (from the direction of Bạc Liêu) and the airport situated at the rear.Trà Tim Pagoda was established nearly 500 years ago on a high sandy mound. It is...
How to cook Soc Trang noodle soup
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The special feature of Soc Trang’s “nước lèo” (broth) is that it is not cloudy but crystal clear, thanks to a rather unique recipe. The method for cooking this noodle soup is not difficult; its deliciousness comes from the salty and fragrant aroma of “mắm bồ hóc” (prohok), the sweet and firm texture of fresh...
Grilled beef on a tile in My Xuyen
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Originally, people used curved terracotta roof tiles to grill beef. Later, the tile was replaced by a thick stainless steel sheet resembling a shovel for digging soil, which is why some people still call this dish “bò nướng xẻng” (shovel-grilled beef). For a long time, locals here have raised cattle for plowing and beef has...
Soc Trang rice cake
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When people mention Sóc Trăng, they don’t just think of bánh pía but also another highly appealing dish: Sóc Trăng bánh cống (fried rice cake with toppings). Each locality may have slight variations in preparation. However, to enjoy the most delicious bánh cống in Sóc Trăng, food lovers must head to the roadside market along...
