Located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Chau Doc is a beautiful small city full of personality and the bustling daily life of the locals. The city is best reached by ground transportation from nearby cities, so most travelers arrive by minibuses and coaches which drop people off right in the city center.
Once inside the Chau Doc city center, it’s easy to find a local hotel or guesthouse near the city center or outside of town closer to attractions such as
Sam Mountain or the spectacular
Tra Su Forest and Bird Sanctuary.
This forest is perhaps the most popular attraction of this region, and a boat ride along the flower and leaf covered river while the trees form magical passageways is one of the best experiences in Vietnam. During the dry season, expect this area to be less crowded as the boat trips along the river are much shorter than they are during the wet season. Whatever the season, there’s bound to be a plenty of scenery for the smart traveler who books a Mekong Delta boat tour. Back in the city, explore the many markets and floating villages that make their living right on the Mekong, and get to know riverside life alongside the welcoming locals who call this city home.
For more information on hotels and landmarks in the different areas of Chau Doc, take a look at the interactive map on this page and start planning the perfect vacation.
