* Bon Mua Trai Cay (Four seasons of fruits)

This one day tour goes to Vinh Trang Ancient Pagoda with its ancient wooden Arhat statues then turns into a boat trip on Tien River with its green orchards and four islets, Long (dragon), Lan (lion), Quy (turtle) and Phung (phoenix). Here tourists can learn about Dao Dua (coconut religious sect) and enjoy traditional songs. Next stop is Thoi Son Islet with its ancient houses, bonsai gardens and orchards, where visitors can learn to make coconut candy and raise bees.

Giang Dien Waterfall-Thay Thim Palace – Da Do Falls-Ta Cu Mountain Pagoda

Tourists cycle in the Giang Dien Falls Ecological Tourist Park.

This two day one night tour to Ham Thuan Nam will bring visitors a view of Giang Dien Waterfall, Tuyen Lam Lake, Nang and Chang falls. Next stops are Thay Thim Palace, a national historical and cultural relic, and Da Do Falls to see unique stone architecture. In the cool breeze and the whisper of waves, tourists can lie on Lagi beach and see the country’s largest lighthouse, Khe Ga Lighthouse on Khe Ga Island.

The second day is for shopping at Phan Thiet Market for indigenous specialties and souvenirs of the coastal land. Then on to Ta Cu Mountain to visit Long Son Truong Tho Pagoda and have a panoramic view of Binh Thuan Province.

* Green river tour

This one day tour cruises the Tien River and stops at Cai Be floating market. Visitors will see villagers making bun (rice noodles), com (green rice) and banh trang (griddle cake). On An Binh Islet tourists can bicycle to orchards and enjoy traditional dishes of the South.

* Can Gio – Duyen Hai

This one-day tour visits a mangrove forest to discover wildlife and then offers delicious seafood.

For more information, contact Ben Thanh Tourist at 86 Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1, tel: (08) 3202 020 or at 89A Ham Nghi Boulevard, District 1, tel: (08) 3821 8989. Email: inbound@benthanhtourist.com, website: www.benthanhtourist.com.

Source: VietNamNet/SGT