Where is An Giang Vietnam

Situated to the west of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam between the Tien Giang and Hau Giang Rivers, An Giang which is next to the Cuu Long River and shares a 95 km long border with Cambodia is such a beautiful province including several midland areas and low mountains. Tours in Indochina

An Giang

The Kinh, Khmer, Cham, and Hoa are the four main ethnic minorities living in the province. Situated in a monsoon tropical climate, An Giang has annual average temperature ranging from 26 to 28 degree Celcius. This province has two separate seasons including rainy season, from May to November and dry season, from December to April. Culinary experiences in Vietnam

An Giang is densely crisscrossed with a system of rivers and canals making it easy for water transportation. Being two main branches of the Mekong River, the Tien and the Hau Rivers run across the province. As a consequence, all of the farming land here is fertilized with the deposits formed from the alluvial soil and covered with lush evergreen vegetation.

    

Hau River

Its traditional occupation of mulberry growing, silkworm raising and silk weaving are what make An Giang famous throughout the country. Besides that, An Giang also has other famous places of interest such as An Giang Museum in Long Xuyen, and Cam Mountain in Binh Tien Cam Mountain in Tien Binh, Tuc Dup Hill, grottoes network of Thuy Dai Son, Anh Vu Son, Co To, and many historical vestiges as well as amazing activities including Ba Sam Temple Festival at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc. This province is also well known for special festivals such as Lady Chua Xu Temple Festival (takes place from the 23rd to 27th days of April according to the lunar calendar) and Khmer group’s Ox Racing Festival (takes place in the 9th lunar month coming with the Dolta Ceremony).

  

Ox Racing Festival

For those who want to know more about the history, An Giang which is the location where many relics belonging to the Oc Eo Civilization is exactly where you want to pay a visit. An Giang is also claimed by many archaeologists to be the location of a busy have concluded commercial sea port established with many main architectural projects which can even date back to the first century.

Once visiting An Giang province, tourists will definitely get a great opportunity to visit Oc - Eo Remain Site - lying in the mountainous area of Nui Sap – Ba The in Thoai Son District, 30km from Long Xuyen - a magnificent place popular with both local and foreign tourists.

Being a beautiful province in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, An Giang attracts not only local but also foreign tourists for its stunning tourist attractions, interesting festivals and spectacular sceneries. Do not miss a chance to visit An Giang on your trip to Vietnam.