The Mekong River at Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu Holiday Weather today


Date/time of update: March 19, 2024, 11:28 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Broken Clouds

Temperature: 27.47°C
Temperature feels like: 29.47°C
Minimum Temperature: 27.47°C
Maximum Temperature: 27.47°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1011hPa
Humidity:68%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 6.62m/sec
Wind Direction: 102 degrees
Cloudiness: 78%
Sunrise: 2024-03-18 11:01:49
Sunset: 2024-03-19 11:07:54

Bac Lieu is located to the south-east of the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam. Tourist attractions in Bac Lieu include the the bird park of Bac Lieu, the Longan Garden, the former house of Bac Lieu Playboy, the sea of Bac Lieu. Bac Lieu Province is sure to have a lasting impression on all visitors.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned adventure traveler, our travel guide will provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your visit to Bac Lieu Province.

Tourist Attractions, Things to do

1/ Visit the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary

The Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is a popular tourist attraction, known for its stunning array of migratory and indigenous bird species. It is possible to have a tour on foot to observe the birds in this bird park.

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Bac Lieu bird park

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A canal at Bac Lieu

2/ Phuoc Duc Co Mieu Temple

The temple is on No 74 Dien Bien Phu Street, Bac Lieu City. The temple was built in 1810 by local Chinese-origin community and is dedicated to Chinese patron saints and goddesses: Ong Bon, Quan De, Than Nong (Ceres), Tho Cong (God of the Land), Ong Ba Cong Mau… A Chinese Trieu Chau Congregation was established here, hence the name Chua Bang (Congregation Temple).

The temple has undergone several innovations but the current style of architecture is Royal Ming. There are several meticulous wood carvings in the interior decorations. There are two annual festivals at the temple: one is dedicated to Ong Bon Spirit on the 29th of the Third Lunar Month and the Seventh Full Moon (Seventh Lunar Month).

3/ Da Co Hoai Lang

4/ Enjoy the local cuisine

Bac Lieu Province is famous for its delicious and diverse cuisine, which is a blend of traditional Vietnamese, Khmer and Chinese. There is a wide array of dishes of each community as well as blended of different traditional dishes.

Adventure Tours in Bac Lieu

AdventureGreen has bike tours and motorbike tours for you to discover Bac Lieu and the Mekong Delta.

Bac Lieu VietnamThe sea of Bac Lieu

 

Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation options available in Bac Lieu Province, mostly budget-friendly guesthouses to family-run hotels. Some popular options include:

Bac Lieu Hotel: This centrally-located hotel offers comfortable rooms and a range of amenities, including a restaurant, bar.

Bac Lieu Guesthouse: A budget-friendly option, the Bac Lieu Guesthouse offers clean and comfortable rooms, as well as a range of communal facilities.

Bac Lieu Homestay: For those looking for a more immersive cultural experience, a homestay is a great option. Visitors can stay with a local family and learn about their daily life and customs.

 

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Bac Lieu Market

How to get there, and how to get around

Visitors can also reach Bac Lieu by road, with regular bus services available from Ho Chi Minh City and other nearby cities. Once in Bac Lieu, visitors can explore the region by bicycle, motorbike, or car.


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