Ben Tre
Vietnam
After exploration, head back to Ho Chi Minh City.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ben Tre
Welcome to Ben Tre, a province often described as the 'Coconut Kingdom' of Vietnam. As we cross the Rach Mieu Bridge and enter this lush, emerald landscape, we are leaving the high-speed development of Saigon for a world where…
Listen in the app2The Rach Mieu Bridge — Gateway to the Delta
Our entry into Ben Tre is marked by the crossing of the Rach Mieu Bridge, a monumental feat of engineering that connects My Tho in Tien Giang to the northern tip of Ben Tre. Completed in 2009 after seven years of construction,…
Listen in the app3Coconut Candy Workshops — The Scent of Tradition
We arrive now at one of Ben Tre’s most iconic attractions: a traditional coconut candy (Keo Dua) workshop. As soon as you step off the boat, you are greeted by the rich, sweet aroma of simmering coconut milk and malt. …
Listen in the app4Unicorn Island and Folk Music — Cultural Heritage
We now transition to Unicorn Island (Cu Lao Thoi Son), the largest of the four islands in the region and a premier destination for cultural tourism. Here, the focus shifts from industry to the intangible heritage of the delta. …
Listen in the app5The Coconut Religion — A Spiritual Eccentricity
On Phoenix Island, we encounter one of the most fascinating and idiosyncratic chapters of Ben Tre's history: the legacy of the Coconut Religion (Dao Dua). Founded in 1963 by a Vietnamese engineer named Nguyen Thanh Nam, the…
Listen in the app6Rowing Boat Canals — The Nypa Palm Labyrinth
The quintessential Ben Tre experience is a journey by rowing boat through the narrow, winding canals lined with Nypa palms (water coconuts). As you step into a small wooden boat, guided by a local captain—often a woman wearing a…
Listen in the app7Bee Farms and Local Delicacies — Sustainable Living
Our final specialized stop in Ben Tre is a local bee farm, an example of the province's diverse and sustainable agricultural practices. The bees here feed on the nectar of the longan and coconut blossoms, producing a honey that…
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As we conclude our journey through Ben Tre, I hope you have gained a deep, scholarly understanding of this remarkable province. We have crossed the grand Rach Mieu Bridge, witnessed the artisanal precision of the coconut candy…
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What is Ben Tre?
Ben Tre is a place in Vietnam with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 10.2372, 106.3767 |
| Last updated |