Ben Tre

Ben Tre is the capital of eponymous Ben Tre Province in Southern Vietnam. Although only a 20-min ferry-ride away from bustling My Tho, this seems to be barrier enough to give the town a genuine backwater feeling. Tourists are still a scarce species and local residents are open and friendly.

Ben Tre Province provides some of the most beautiful scenery in the Mekong delta. The milk Coffee coloured waters wind their way along small channels lined with water palms, thatch and bamboo houses are nestled in the lush orchards. The famous Vietnamese poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu was born in Ben Tre Province.

Travel to Ben Tre

Travel by boat to Ben Tre

There is a ferry from Vinh Long Province to the northwestern part of the island. Again you may want to hire some sort of transport to cover the remaining distance to Ben Tre town. There is also Bus 8 from the ferry pier to Ben Tre. It seems frequent, costs about 25,000 dong for a 2-hr trip. You will need a taxi (moto ~ 20,000 dong for 10-min ride). Pay attention when arriving in Ben Tre as the bus goes to the outer bus station. Best is to stop at the roundabout after the two big bridges and Mat Kinh Dien Bien Phu optic shop and take a motorbike taxi (20,000 dong) to the town centre.

Travel by Bus to Ben Tre

Direct shuttle van services from Ho Chi Minh City are to be found at Cholon and Mien Tay bus station.

• Bus from Mien Tay: 49,000 dong, 1½hr, air con, first bus around 6:30am

A bridge connects the city to My Tho so the bus ride is direct, without a ferry. On arrival at the bus station in Ben Tre, a very welcoming man with good English will try to get you to his guesthouse by showing Books and stuff. In fact and the ride there takes you back where your bus came from, halfway to My Tho, about 10 kilometers from Ben Tre. Make sure to get from the Ben Tre bus station into the town of Ben Tre, not elsewhere.

Get Around in Ben Tre

The town stretches along the river, so a bicycle or a motorbike are the best way to get around.

What to see in Ben Tre

There are no real sights in their own right, but you could have a look at the unspoiled market or visit the rice factory on the south bank, 0.5 kilometers west of the old bridge. You can also visit the inevitable coconut Candies factory here. It's a must if you haven't been to one yet, since in this "factory" basically everything is done by hand.

Top Travel Tips

Trung Tam Dieu/Ben Tre tour operation centre (closed during lunch) has some private tours in Ben Tre by boat or by bike and homestay tour. It also gives information on the city.

• Coconut Candy Factory | 212B Dai Lo Dong Khoi 10.244788,106.37496 There are apparently four factories across town. The shop selling the coconut Candies (keo dua) is in the front and the factory is in the back. The visit of the factory where you see the women making the handmade Candies is free (there is a second shop across the street).
• Explore the Delta - Boat trips are one of the nicest ways to negotiate the network of channels, but the land in between the waters is just as fascinating. It's fun to follow some of the small trails along the channels, crossing streams on very basic bridges and walking past fruit and coconut orchards.

Shopping in Ben Tre

• Coop Mart | 10.241713,106.376625 near Cong Vien Dong Khoi Park, north of the lake Food, department store, game center.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Ben Tre

The usual food stalls are found around the market. Be warned that one of the favorite soups in the delta, hu tieu, contains boiled intestines and liver. There is also a floating restaurant near the old bridge. Sweet bakery for breakfast? Go to the huge Coop Mart (8-22) just behind street Hai Ba Trung.

• Ninh Kiều quán 65A Đồng Khởi Blvd - 50,000-100,000 dong Big seafood restaurant right at the beginning of town. Very popular with Vietnamese office workers and families.

Coldest organic juice in Ben Tre? Go to the Oasis.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Ben Tre

Ramadan 2025 in Ben Tre

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Ben Tre Hotel | 8/2 Tran Quoc Tuan - ☎ +84 75 382 2223* Forever Green Resort | Web:
• Government Guesthouse | 148 Hung Vuong - ☎ +84 75 382 6134* Hai Long Hotel | hailong7@ 500a2 Nguyen Thi Dinh Street, Phu Tan Ward - ☎ +84 75 385 11236 From 215,000 dong - 20 rooms.
• Ham Luong Hotel - Số 200 C, Đường Hùng Vương, P.5, TP - ☎ +84 75 381 8595 Single/double/triple/quad: standard 300,000/560,000/na/na; superior 500,000/610,000/710,000/810,000 dong Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 One of the best hotels in Ben Tre with outside swimming pool, steam bath and sauna. Buffet breakfast is a mix of Asian and International food. All rooms have Internet, TV with English channels. Laundry, fitness gym, karaoke, private massage, jacuzzi, vehicle rental, boat, bicycle, information service.
• Khach San Dong Khoi | 16, Hai Ba Trung, Phuong 2 - Town centre, north of lake ☎ +84 75 382 2501 +84 75 382 2240 150,000-240,000 dong. Strangely prices dropped if check-in after 16:00 Hot water except in cheapest rooms. Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, karaoke, private massage.
• Khach San Phuong Hoang | 28, Hai Ba Trung, Phuong 2 - Town centre, north of Ho Truc Giang Lake ☎ +84 75 357 5377 120,000-180,000 dong Cold shower. Fan or air-con. Free Wi-Fi. Limited English-speaking staff.
• Nha Nghi 99 | 73, Phan Ngoc Tong, Phuong 2 - Town centre, street south of lake ☎ +84 75 383 1234 150,000 dong - Air-con, no Wi-Fi, limited English-speaking staff.
• Oasis Hotel - 151 My Thanh An - Across river ☎ +84 75 246 7799 - Kiwi and Vietnamese owners. Free Wi-Fi, swimming-pool, English, Viet, Khmer spoken. Cold local knowledge. Half day Mekong boat tours including coconut factory and cycling $28.
• Que Huong | 38 Hai Ba Trung - Red house in front of the town's lake. ☎ +84 75 383 5888 100,000-180,000 dong Good service, limited English and friendly. All rooms with hot shower and fresh towel.
• Trade Union Hotel | 50 Hai Ba Trung - ☎ +84 75 382 5082

Go Next

Buses leave from the outer bus station. There are get a shuttle van to My Tho or Ho Chi Minh City from inside town.

• Ho Chi Minh City - 70,000 dong, on Tran Quoc Tuan Street north of the lake.
• My Tho - ~20,000 dong, on Dong Khoi St, bus stop near school
• Can Tho - 75,000 dong, 3hr, non air con 30 seater bus, leaves 4 times a day with the last one at 4pm

The boats leave between 08:30 and 09:00 every day. It takes a long time, but it's an adventurous and affordable option (expect to pay between 60,000-120,000 dong per person). They leave from the area east of the new bridge. Boats are light blue and will take you to:

• Tra Vinh
• Can Tho
• Vinh Long