{"id":2286,"date":"2024-03-04T06:29:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T06:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/tourism\/cam-nang-du-lich-soc-trang"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:15:55","slug":"soc-trang-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/tourism\/soc-trang-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"Soc Trang Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With vast rice fields, orchards heavy with fruit, and a rich culinary heritage, visitors will have wonderful experiences when coming to the riverine land of S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng Travel Guide<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng is considered one of the most beautiful and poetic cities in the Mekong Delta, where three cultures\u2014Kinh (Viet), Chinese, and Khmer\u2014harmoniously blend together. The information below hopes to help you have an unforgettable trip to S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng has two distinct seasons: the rainy season (May to October) and the dry season (November to April of the following year). You can visit S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng any time of the year, but if you come in November, you\u2019ll have the chance to experience the exciting and vibrant Ooc Om Bok Festival<\/strong> and the famous ghe ngo (dragon boat) racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located about 240 km from Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can choose to drive their own car, take a coach, or even go on a motorbike adventure\u2014the roads are very convenient. The journey takes around 6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ooc Om Bok Festival and Ghe Ngo Boat Racing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year in the 9th lunar month, local people release floating lanterns on the water\u2014an important ritual during the Ooc Om Bok Festival and ghe ngo racing. These lanterns are usually rafts made from banana trunks or bamboo, shaped like boats, beautifully decorated, and lit with many candles inside. Offerings typically include rice, salt, local produce, and fruits, as people pray for favorable weather and a bountiful harvest. This festival always attracts many tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ooc Om Bok Festival and Ghe Ngo Boat Racing<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Historical sites: Ch\u00f9a D\u01a1i (Bat Pagoda), Ch\u00f9a \u0110\u1ea5t S\u00e9t (Clay Pagoda), etc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng is home to many ancient architectural structures rich in historical significance, such as T\u1ea7m Vu Pagoda, which is nearly 350 years old and features unique Khmer architectural art typical of southern Vietnam. Other notable sites include Ch\u00f9a D\u01a1i (Bat Pagoda) and Ch\u00f9a \u0110\u1ea5t S\u00e9t (Clay Pagoda).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provincial Committee Base Historical Site<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built during the early years of the resistance war against the French, the entire site is located within a vast melaleuca forest covering 20,000 hectares, surrounded by a network of rivers and lush green vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khmer Museum<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The museum displays many valuable artifacts reflecting the material and spiritual life of the Khmer people across generations, including traditional clothing, house architecture, pagodas, and musical instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Khmer Museum<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ng\u00e3 N\u0103m Floating Market<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the confluence of five rivers flowing in five directions\u2014always bustling with activity. Visitors can experience the daily life of locals through the lively buying and selling on boats. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to taste the fresh fruits of the Mekong Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T\u00e2n Long Stork Sanctuary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large garden that is home to thousands of storks and various bird species. The most wonderful moment is early morning or late afternoon, when you can watch flocks of storks flying and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C\u1ed3n M\u1ef9 Ph\u01b0\u1edbc Eco-Tourism Area<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can enjoy fruits such as longan, rambutan, mangosteen\u2026 from lush orchards on the river island along the H\u1eadu River, and explore the daily life of the rural people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delicious Local Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00fan N\u01b0\u1edbc L\u00e8o S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00fan n\u01b0\u1edbc l\u00e8o from S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng is famous for its unique combination of ingredients, creating a flavor unlike anywhere else. The broth is made from coconut, lemongrass, and various Khmer-style fermented fish pastes. Toppings include thinly sliced pork, shrimp, chili, and fresh herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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B\u00fan N\u01b0\u1edbc L\u00e8o S\u00f3c Tr\u0103ng<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

B\u00fan G\u1ecfi D\u00e0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beansprouts and rice vermicelli are blanched in rich broth, then served with shredded pork belly, shrimp, a bit of fermented soybean paste, minced chili, and eaten with lettuce and fresh herbs. What makes this dish unforgettable is the tangy-salty broth made from tamarind and fermented soybean paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00fan V\u1ecbt N\u1ea5u Ti\u00eau (Duck Vermicelli with Pepper)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duck meat is marinated with pepper and spices, lightly cooked, then simmered in a broth made from bones and fresh coconut water. Served with beansprouts, shredded water spinach, sliced banana blossom, basil\u2026 very delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00ec S\u1ee5a (Soy Noodles)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made primarily from soybeans, giving the noodles a beautiful golden color. M\u00ec s\u1ee5a can be stir-fried with vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, or pork\/chicken, served with soy sauce or fish sauce with chili and vinegar. Sweet m\u00ec s\u1ee5a is often cooked into a dessert with boiled eggs\u2014sweet and unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00f2 N\u01b0\u1edbng Ng\u00f3i (Tile-Grilled Beef)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, people used curved terracotta tiles to grill the beef; nowadays, thick stainless steel sheets have replaced them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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B\u00f2 N\u01b0\u1edbng Ng\u00f3i (Tile-Grilled Beef)<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ch\u00e1o L\u00f2ng B\u01b0ng C\u00f3c (B\u01b0ng C\u00f3c Offal Porridge)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooked with good rice and various pork offal like kidney, heart, liver, throat, and lung. The unique highlight is the special homemade pork sausage served alongside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ch\u00e1o C\u00e1 L\u00f3c Rau \u0110\u1eafng (Snakehead Fish Porridge with Bitter Herb)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A signature dish of the region made with rice, snakehead fish, and bitter herbs (rau \u0111\u1eafng). The sweet, fragrant wild fish combines perfectly with the slight bitterness of the herb and the rich, tangy fish sauce\u2014truly captivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Souvenirs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00e1nh P\u00eda<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous for its distinctive flavor: the fragrant durian aroma, the rich saltiness of salted duck egg yolk, the nutty taste of green mung bean and taro, plus a crispy golden crust.<\/p>\n\n\n

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B\u00e1nh P\u00eda<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

B\u00e1nh C\u1ed1ng<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crispy shell is made from rice flour, soybean flour, and egg, while the filling consists of seasoned minced pork mixed with finely chopped shallots and a bit of steamed green mung beans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With its vast rice paddies, orchards laden with fruit, and rich culinary scene, visitors will have delightful experiences when they come to the riverine region of Soc Trang.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[674,675],"tags":[749,739,750,751,752],"location":[665],"class_list":["post-2286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism","category-travel-destinations","tag-cam-nang-du-lich-soc-trang","tag-du-lich","tag-mon-ngon","tag-qua-tang","tag-soc-trang","location-soc-trang"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2286"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2286"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2293,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2286\/revisions\/2293"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2286"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanhoamientay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=2286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}