For many travelers, Vinh Long is the first place within the Mekong Delta where it’s possible to achieve reasoning a position expertise of the area’s distinctive culture. Most head straight for a boat to cruise among the Mekong's famous canals and channels. It is a pity, for the city itself is one thing of a backwater is thus worthy of consideration by these wishing to flee the commercial side of tourism. 

The city has fascinating attractions, including some superb French buildings one in all which is of singularly uncommon design. From there, a 2km stroll will take you to the Temple of Literature. Though not on the size of Hanoi's Van Mieu, it's nevertheless a good example of nineteenth century Vietnamese architecture. The temple is dedicated to Confucius - unusual in the south of Vietnam. It would most likely be locked, so you will need to ask your guide to find out who has the key. 

A bonus is an opportunity to explore some of the tiny back streets on the best way to and from the temple. Watch out for among the traditional Mekong crafts: you might get an explanation over tea with the locals, and maybe a chance to strive your hand. 

The Vinh Long Cong than Temple, destroyed by the French, was later rebuilt and is unique in retaining 85 official diplomas bestowed upon local mandarins through the reigns of Kings Thieu Tri and Tu Duc. 

The 5,000 troops of the US Army ninth Infantry Division arrived in Vietnam on December 16, 1966, touchdown on the beaches along the south financial institution of the Co Chien River at Vinh Long. Little remains of their 9-yr presence other than some rusting remains in front of an unappealing local museum. 

Many of the surrounding hamlets within easy attain have interesting temples and communal buildings. 

The main targets for guests to Vinh Long are the boat trips and floating markets, each of which are ‘must-see’ components of an itinerary. Nevertheless, those of an extra independent disposition would in all probability get pleasure from taking a brief ferry trip to An Binh Island (which is nothing of the sort - it’s a vaguely-outlined collections of pocket handkerchiefs of land poking up from the mud). Other than a good pagoda and a fish sauce factory, wandering past and trough the orchards and scrambling throughout the slim monkey bridges that link the islets is a delight.