Ben Tre is a modest city on the easternmost of the Mekong River Delta. It is a laid-back town, based much on agriculture. The high density of canals, channels, and other waterways to harvesting turns out to be an incredible route to explore the rural aspect of the city on a boat trip. Here you can join in the vivid floating market, selling an extensive selection of exotic produces such as mangosteen, durian, coconut, jackfruit. Ben Tre is also a not-to-miss stop on a Mekong River Cruise where traditional farming techniques are still practiced.

Weather

Ben Tre is located in the subtropical monsoon climate. The temperature is high with little changes in the year. The average annual temperature is from 27 to 29 degrees. The dry season lasts from December to April next year and rainy season from May to November. The average annual rainfall is from 1,250 mm - 1,500 mm.

How To Get There

The distance from Ho Chi Minh to Ben Tre is about 85 km, so it takes 1.5 hours to 2 hours to drive. You can hide a private car or motorbike or buy a bus ticket at an affordable price to explore Ben Tre. Due to the short travel time, Ben Tre is an ideal stop for a day tour from Ho Chi Minh.

Highlights

Cai Mon Fruit Garden:

Cai Mon Fruit Garden belongs to Vinh Thanh, Cho Lach Ben Tre province. This is a famous landscape in Ben Tre with abundant types of fruits. Traveling to Cai Mon, you can also enjoy multiple exotic culinary techniques like grilled fish, chicken roasted with mud

 

Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary:

Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary is located in My Hoa and Tan Xuan communes, Ba Tri, Ben Tre. It is a wetland with many wild plants growing into forests and is also the habitat of many birds, especially storks and cauldron.

 

Culture

Ben Tre is typical for the country's life in Southwest Vietnam. It features small villages hidden under coconut palm trees. Thanks to the nice and warm weather, fruit cultivation, especially coconuts, is super developed. There are also many savory dishes with fruits for you to enjoy in Ben Tre

Best Time To Visit

With the warm and sunny climate all year round, you can travel to Ben Tre at any time of the year. The period from May to July is the best time to visit Ben Tre. This time, dozens of fruits such as mangosteen, durian, jackfruit, papaya are ready to serve. Besides taking photos, you can admire the beautiful multicolored nature.