Category: Southern Vietnam
Southern Vietnam has only been established for about 300 years, but its history with ups and downs has created the unique features of this new land.
The presence of the French in the late 19th century, and the American in mid-twentieth century, offered Southern Vietnam unique features in its culture, social, economy, education, etc. Moreover, the dense network of rivers in this area is a solid foundation for the development of river trade, river transport, most prominent in the form of “floating market”. It is undeniable that water has become a constituent element of the culture here.
Southern Vietnam is also where 70% of the nation`s fruit production came from. Eastern provinces are famous with durian, jackfruit, pomelo, etc. Long An with its specialty Long Tri`s watermelon. Bến Tre has the best orange, mandarin, banana, rambutan and star aple fruit. As you can see, visiting these destinations also means tasting some of the finest fruit you can find.
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Vietnam’s largest island Phu Quoc boasts six stunning beaches

Popular pilgrimage destinations in the southern province of Tay Ninh

Over 1,500 wild monkeys reside in Sac Forest Tourism Area in Sai Gon

Cambodian market in Ho Chi Minh City has long attracted visitors

The 99-year-old Hanh Thong Tay church in Saigon

The 12th century Nhan Tower in Phu Yen Province south-central Vietnam

Make drying fish in Phuoc Hai Town in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

A photo exhibit on Saigon’s street narrates the city’s cultural, historical
