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 areas of Tịnh Biên and Tri Tôn feature rows of lush sugar palm trees (thốt nốt), which are used to make various specialties such as sugar palm pudding, fresh sugar palm juice, palm sugar, and palm sugar sponge cake… Cruising along the roads in the Thất Sơn region, you’ll feel the tranquility of a slow-paced rural village.

Here are beautiful scenes of the iconic sugar palm trees:

The people here are simple and approachable. During the vibrant Khmer festivals, you can easily blend in with the music as if you were a local.

Scenes of Khmer cultural festivals in An Giang:

This land is home to the famous Vĩnh Tế Canal, which runs along the Vietnam–Cambodia border from Châu Đốc city down to Hà Tiên town. It was once the longest, largest, and most time-consuming canal project in feudal Vietnamese history.

Views of the historic Vĩnh Tế Canal:In Châu Đốc, there is the national-level festival “Vía Bà Chúa Xứ Núi Sam,” an annual religious event that attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the country.Though both in An Giang, Long Xuyên fish noodle soup and Châu Đốc fish noodle soup have distinct differences. Châu Đốc version is seasoned to suit Vietnamese tastes.

A delicious bowl of Châu Đốc fish noodle soup:

If you have time, make sure to visit Trà Sư Melaleuca Forest. Once a wild, overgrown area, it has been developed into a diverse ecological zone with planted cajuput trees. Many young backpackers choose this spot for their adventures.

The serene beauty of Trà Sư Melaleuca Forest:During the flood season, An Giang surprises visitors with delicious seasonal specialties like young silver barb fish, baby snakehead fish, sesbania flowers… These rustic dishes have become famous nationwide and draw visitors from far and wide.

The magical flood season scenery in An Giang:

If you pass by the Seven Mountains region, don’t miss the Vĩnh Trung bánh canh (noodle soup) with its unique Khmer flavor. Around Vĩnh Trung market, only a handful of stalls serve this dish, with the most famous being those of chị Oanh Na and Út Sắc.

Admire the beauty of the land and its people

Núi Sam An Giang – A Magnet for Tourists

“Set aside the hustle to return to the peaceful beauty of An Giang, enjoy a bowl of fish noodle soup, immerse in vibrant Khmer festivals, or gaze at the poetic scenery“

According to Tintucmientay